ALG Cares is Assistance League Glendale’s newest philanthropy. ALG Cares provides care kits for individuals leaving homelessness and starting their journey toward permanent housing at Ascencia, a Glendale-based facility where people in need can find services, resources and safe, affordable housing to rebuild their lives. Assistance League Glendale (ALG) provided 65 care kits for all of the adult residents at Ascencia and enough for new residents. ALG Cares will continue to provide the care kits on an ongoing basis to all adults as they enter Ascencia.

The ALG care kits are large laundry bags full of personal items, including a toiletry bag full of much-needed personal items like a nail kit, weekly planner and pen, hairbrush and mirror, disinfectant wipes and more. The toiletry bags are put into the larger laundry bag, which will also include a blanket, water bottle, travel coffee cup and other items.

Rayma Halloran, president of ALG said, “We are very happy to provide these care kits to those people in great need.” 

Camille Guerrero, Ascencia’s director of Development, said, “On behalf of the people we serve, we are truly grateful to the members of the Assistance League of Glendale. Now each resident who comes through our doors will receive an ALG Cares tote filled with all the necessities that shouts, ‘We care about you!’ [ALG] has taken on yet another dignified approach to help people feel seen, heard and cared for. Thank you so very much for providing such valuable resources that help further our mission and strengthen our programs to meet everyone’s needs.”

Assistance League Glendale is a Glendale-based nonprofit organization that celebrates the power of the volunteer to evoke positive change in the world. ALG members work to make sure the needs of the local community are met with respect and care. Last year, Assistance League Glendale touched more than 2,926 lives investing 15,927 hours to improve our city. ALG also runs a robust thrift shop, Thrift Alley, where anyone can find a great deal on a variety of clothing, home décor and more. And donations from the community to Thrift Alley may be eligible for a tax deduction.