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Volunteerism in the Austin Community
More than 55,000 service hours were volunteered by members during the fiscal year June 1, 2008 -- May 31, 2009. As of June 1, 2009, ALA had 374 members. Assistance League returned to the Austin community a very high percentage of the funds received. Through our seven philanthropic programs, last year Assistance League of Austin served:
- 108 assault survivors through distribution of Assault Survivor Kits® to local hospitals with toiletries, clothing and a book on surviving rape
- Over 609 senior citizens taken on scenic outings with Bus With Us.
- 3,476 students from 117 AISD schools and selected children's shelters with a full school wardrobe of new clothing, shoes, book bag, grooming kit, and books through Operation School Bell®
- 22 Austin students with Occupational/Technical Scholarships to Austin Community College, covering tuition, books and fees
- 14,260 children at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas with gifts from the Toy Cart
- Waste Not to track unusable items to other 501(c)(3)'s
- Outreach to provide one-time emergency service