Members devoted to their community
Make a difference
Our member volunteers manage a variety of programs to benefit underserved populations in the St. Louis metropolitan region. Each program has a unique delivery model and focus. We provide everything a child needs to wear to do well in school, athletic shoes and socks, personal care items for women and children in shelters, books for aspiring readers, and items to help families through tough times when they can't find help elsewhere.
A donation is delivered at ALSTL headquarters, left to right: Sandy Brody - ALSTL President-Elect, Keith Krewson - Treasurer for West County Woodcarvers Club, Sandy Thal - ALSTL President, and Larry Keller - President of West County Woodcarvers Club.
The West County Woodcarvers Club donated $705 to the Assistance League of St. Louis (ALSTL) on Nov. 14. The donation was proceeds from the club’s carved wood ornament sales. Their ornaments include mosaic-like designs, festive painted Santas, and traditional ornament shapes.
Club Treasurer Keith Krewson said their collaboration with ALSTL “was a win for both associations.” The Woodcarvers Club gained an increase in customers at their sales events, which resulted in their largest annual donation. Each year they select a different charity. Their organization promotes woodcarving and teaches various carving skills, techniques, and methods.
ALSTL President Sandy Thal said she was thankful that the club chose the Assistance League to receive its donation.
How to Donate a Book
When making a purchase at Barnes & Noble West County during this time, tell the worker that you want to donate a book (or books) to Assistance League. Barnes & Noble then holds the donated books and gives them to Books From Friends in early January 2025. These are new books for our book festivals!
Books From Friends thanks you in advance for your support of this major fundraiser to provide new books for students.
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." ~ Dr. Seuss
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