Assistance League of Austin
Volunteerism in the Austin Community

More than 53,382 service hours were volunteered by members during the fiscal year June 1, 2006 -- May 31, 2007.  As of June 1, 2007, ALA had 375 members, including Junior members and PALs.  ALA returned to the Austin community a very high percentage of the funds received.

Through our seven philanthropic programs, last year ALA served:

• 175 assault survivors through distribution of Assault Survivor Kits^® to local hospitals with toiletries, clothing and a book on surviving rape.
• Over 530 senior citizens taken on scenic outings with BUS WITH US.
• 3,368 students at 105 AISD schools with a full school wardrobe of new clothing, shoes, book bag and grooming kit through OPERATION SCHOOL BELL^®.
• 2 Austin students with Occupational/Technical Scholarships to Austin Community College, covering tuition, books and fees.
• 12,952 children at Children's Hospital of Austin with gifts from the Toy Cart.
• 50 traumatized children at the Emergency Room at Children's Hospital of Austin with 'Because We Care' Bears.
• 30 graduating foster children with Preparation for Adult Living kits.

Past Major Donations to the Community:

• ALA donated $6,125.00 to the 2006 Children's Miracle Network Celebration.
• $13,000 donated in 2004 to Parents of Newborns project for 368 infant car seats.
• Playground at Austin Community College Children's Lab School.
• Play Structure (ambulance) and Practice 911 Phone Booth in Emergency Room at Children's Hospital of Austin.
• Uniforms were provided to the Greater East Austin Youth Classic.
• Supply of fish and maintenance to eight aquariums at Children's Hospital of Austin.
• 2,946 "Spirit Shirts" were given to children at five elementary schools.  They were given to each child and faculty/staff member to promote school spirit.