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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33755
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
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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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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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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
24933AN
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Arcadia Assistance League's Bargain Box thrift store re-opens after a major $35,000 revamp including new display fixtures, carpeting, and an interior and exterior paint job. The opening celebration, starting at 3pm tomorrow, marks the 40th anniversary of Operation School Bell, a program that provides clothing to needy children. The Assistance League has 100 members and bought the store at 64 E. Live Oak Avenue in 1982.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31386
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Thrift stores
Volunteers
Item ID
31580AN
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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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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 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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4161
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 1994
Pages
p. H-1 photos
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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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Several special services provided by the Assistance League of Arcadia are reviewed, including a national program called "The Kids on the Block," which features almost life-size puppets.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
May 8, 1997
Pages
p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 8, 1997
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
9529AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2085AN
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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
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opens new store at 104 East Live Oak Avenue in Arcadia. This location created 30 new jobs. Independent owner-operators are Chris Phillips and Amanda Sandoval.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 19, 2021
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 19, 2021
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
Grocery Stores
Phillips, Chris
Sandoval, Amanda
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Assistance League of Arcadia installs new officers. New President is Kay Kinsler. In photo Keppi Sullivan, Kay Kinsler and 2014-2015 new board members.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2014
Pages
p. 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2014
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Kinsler, Kay
Organizations
Sullivan, Keppi
Item ID
34053AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia celebrated its 40th anniversary of service to the community. Their services are profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4464
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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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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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
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The Assistance League of Arcadia will have teams of puppeteers that use the Japanese "bunraku" technique perform at local elementary schools this fall, addressing divorce, physical abuse and cultural differences.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper250
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-1 photo; Hometown section
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-1 photo; Hometown section
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
250AN
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Assistance League of Arcadia Children's Book Drive Make a Difference Day on October 26. The Arcadia chapter is celebrating its 60th year of providing lasting change in the community through hands-on involvement.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2013
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2013
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
33841AN
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New Ralphs market will open at corner of Live Oak and Santa Anita Avenue on April 20.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33045
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 12, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 12, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Grocery Stores
Ralphs market
Item ID
33242AN
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New Ralphs market will open tomorrow at corner of Live Oak and Santa Anita Avenue on April 20. Manager is Leon Rowland.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33047
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 19, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 19, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Grocery Stores
Ralphs market
Rowland, Leon
Item ID
33244AN
Collection
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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
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper513
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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The Creative Academy of Learning will remain open under new ownership through June 1987.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3151
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 16, 1986
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 16, 1986
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Schools, Private - Creative Academy of Learning
Item ID
3064AN
Collection
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