Las Caritas Auxiliary of Assistance League of Glendale has
unanimously voted to adopt Project Achieve as its newest
philanthropy.
The co-directors of Project Achieve were guest speakers at the
group's October meeting. Project Achieve is a shelter for homeless
individuals and families, providing them with resources to find jobs,
homes, and other necessities.
Las Caritas, under the leadership of this year's new chairwoman,
Alma Tycer, has already scheduled several fundraising activities.
The group had its first fundraiser Oct. 15 at the Colony Theater
in Burbank, previewing the upcoming play "Grand Hotel." Rosemarie
Lossone organized the event.
The group is planning its annual fundraising day at the races on
March 5 at Santa Anita Park. Ways and Means co-chairmen, Gracella
Gibbs and Mabel Morse, invite the public to attend. For information,
call 246-8782.
Other board members are Vice-Chairwoman Neva Mason; Recording
Secretary Jan Vallier; Corresponding Secretary Yvonne Elleri;
Treasurer Jan Thompson; Membership, Linda Pebsworth; Philanthropy,
Joanne Brown and Joyce Gelsinger; Ways and Means, Gracella Gibbs and
Mabel Morse; and Parliamentarian, Anne Phelps.
The auxiliary supports other philanthropies, including Health Kits
for Operation School Bell and the Glendale YWCA Domestic Violence
Shelter.
Joyce Rudolph
