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Assistance League of Arcadia holds annual holiday boutique to fund clothing and school supplies for Operation School Bell Program at the Bargain Box Thrift Shop, 64 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 29, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 29, 2022
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Bargain Box Thrift Shop
Fundraisers
Operation School Bell Program
Organizations
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Information on the philanthropic projects of the Assistance League of Arcadia that are supported by proceeds from the sales at the Bargain Box thrift shop. The article includes an announcement about the store offering holiday items.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
24933AN
Collection
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Assistance League of Arcadia celebrates 60 years of service to the community with Open House at their chapter house at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue on March 19, 2014. Their programs are funded through grants, donations, and the operation of The Bargain Box Thrift Shop at 64 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2014
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2014
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Item ID
33950AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Bargain Box is the primary fundraiser for the Assistance League of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
The Bargain Box
Item ID
17212AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Assistance League of Arcadia will open the doors of the new Bargain Box at 64 East Live Oak on Monday, April 5. The new thrift shop will continue to offer creative shopping and to fund the philanthropic efforts of the organization which has served the community for 28 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2086AN
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Arcadia Assisteens Auxiliary accepting applications February 1-28. It is a co-ed auxiliary that provides community service opportunities for high school students. Assisteens staff the Book Buddies Program, in partnership with Arcadia Public Library, and volunteer at the Assistance League of Arcadia's Bargain Box Thrift Shop. A group photo of Assisteens is shown.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 27, 2024
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 27, 2024
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Assisteens
Bargain Box Thrift Shop
Organizations
Volunteers
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The Assistance League of Arcadia celebrated its 40th anniversary of service to the community. Their services are profiled.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4340AN
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The Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop serves a dual purpose: a non-profit department store with thrift shop prices and as a local welfare agency for those in need. The article discusses the types of assistance given. All programs are funded by sales from the thrift shop.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
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Ruth Gilb, president of the board of directors of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, says the store is a vital part of the community. Not only is it a retail store, it is a social service facility that provides assistance to people with financial, family, and personal problems.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb, Ruth
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Stores
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30222AN
Collection
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Assistance League has tea for new members. Photos. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune,
Date
May 10, 1984
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune,
Date
May 10, 1984
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Allison, Peggy
Bowen, Lynn
Dempsey, Linda
Englund, Lauren
Johnson, Carolyn
Podres, Gloria
Teets, Lori
Teets, Sherry
Thinger, Julie
Young, Mary
Item ID
34158AN
Collection
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A summary of the contributions of the Assistance League to the community.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2085AN
Collection
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General items regarding Assistance League

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1955 p. 4 (toy loan)
October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park)
October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital)
January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building)
April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated)
September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop)
March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " )
September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1955 p. 4 (toy loan)
October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park)
October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital)
January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building)
April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated)
September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop)
March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " )
September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4073AN
Collection
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The Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop is beginning its 51st year. Thrift shop manager Dorothy Smith tells of the changes and growth since its opening during the depression, and describes the types of merchandise to be found in the "non-profit department store with thrift shop prices."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
Collection
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Arcadia Welfare and Thrift celebrates 80 years with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Pictured are Arcadia Mayor Robert Harbicht, Arcadia Welfare and Thrift President Terry Totten, and a large group of supporters and friends. The store has helped the less fortunate, particularly the homeless.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32969
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2012
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2012
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift
Harbicht, Robert
Totten, Terry
Item ID
33166AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia is sponsoring "Operation School Bell," a project which provides over 900 needy San Gabriel Valley children with new shoes, socks, underwear, sweatshirts, and 2 complete outfits each year.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 1994
Pages
p. H-1 photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 1994
Pages
p. H-1 photos
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4037AN
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Great bargains can be found at Arcadia's Goodwill Store. Donations in 2004 have increased and better quality items are available.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 13, 2005
Pages
p. C3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 13, 2005
Pages
p. C3
Subjects
Collins, Janet
Goodwill Industries of Southern California
Thrift stores
Item ID
29547AN
Collection
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Items regarding Thrift shops.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 23, 1931 p. 1 (PTA Thrift Shop)
October 2, 1941 p. 2 (10th anniversary)
August 3, 1944 p. 3 (new home)
April 6, 1959 p. 1 (expanded)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 23, 1931 p. 1 (PTA Thrift Shop)
October 2, 1941 p. 2 (10th anniversary)
August 3, 1944 p. 3 (new home)
April 6, 1959 p. 1 (expanded)
Subjects
Thrift shops
Item ID
4309AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Assistance League of Arcadia celebrates 60 years. President Keppie Sullivan, Donna Rey, and Glenda Vanni in photo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2014
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2014
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia--anniversary
Organizations
Rey, Donna
Sullivan, Keppi
Vanni, Glenda
Item ID
34000AN
Collection
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Assistance League of Arcadia installs new officers. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 7, July 2, 2015.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
June 27, 2015
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
June 27, 2015
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Burcham, Betsy
Chien, Karyn
Kinsler, Kay
Lucas, Diane
Mao, Lucy
Organizations
Parrott, Barbara
Schreiber, Sheryl
Tanner, Karen
Warren, Suzanne
Item ID
34452AN
Collection
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Hugo Reid Adobe is seen in a state of disrepair. Stamped on back is, "Assistance League - Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Date
c.1938-1945
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Date
c.1938-1945
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita Inc.
Assistance League Film Location Bureau
Hugo Reid Adobe
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1533
Collection
Photographs
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