Assistance League Of Sonoma County

Booster Bags Supports women and children in crisis by proving backpacks/bags containing toiletries, clothing, gift certificates to our Assistance League Thrift Shop, as well as bus tickets. During the year ended May 31, 2025, 1915 were served. This included 456 individuals who received backpacks and bags with daily necessities; 240 gift certificates were given of which 179 were redeemed at the Thrift Shop; and 1280 bus tickets were issued.

Bright Beginnings within this program are the following two programs:Wee Wardrobe Fills the needs of teen parents participating in the Teen Parent Connections program of the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services. During the year ended May 31, 2025, the program served 344 individuals by providing 67 baby layettes, 90 holiday gift bags with toys, books, clothes, and more, 20 backpacks with school supplies furnished to high school students, 63 winter blankets and clothing, 19 strollers, and 18 breast feed pillows. Education and Scholarships Provides financial assistance to eligible teen parents attending Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. During the year ended May 31, 2025, seven laptops with software were given to high school students to assist in completing distance learning and high school diplomas.

Safe Haven This program serves women in recovery from addiction at the Womens Recovery Services. It provides gift bags containing personal items. For the year ended May 31, 2025, 130 women and children received gift bags, books, and various items. Five hundred and twenty hours of art therapy and supplies were provided to women in recovery.