Since 1937, the Assistance League of Santa Monica chapter has been helping children and families in need in the Santa Monica Bay Area. They work closely with the Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District and local Los Angeles Unified School District to identify those in need in the community.

VIDEO: An Inside Look Into The Santa Monica Assistance League Thrift Shop On 15th St.:
Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed, Handcuffed at DHS Press Briefing in Los Angeles
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THIS WEEKEND: Skate Series Hits Venice with $25K Top Prize
The Venice Beach event will showcase street-level action, judged on amplitude, trick difficulty, execution, style, and overall impression Skateboarders are...
Virtual Event to Explore Palisades’ Horticultural Heritage
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SMPD Announces Safety Measures Ahead of Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rally on Westside
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THIS WEEKEND: Santa Monica Hosts 33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
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World-Class Chefs and Local Farms Bring Culinary Magic to Santa Monica This June
3 Nights, 3 Unforgettable Dinners: Santa Monica’s Michelin + Farm Feast Series A trio of exclusive culinary events is set...
Third Annual Rosé on Rose Wine Fest Comes to Venice Beach This Weekend
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Mastro’s Malibu Reopens With Ocean Views, Signature Steaks, and Nearly Entire Staff Intact
Iconic Oceanfront Steakhouse Returns With Its Beloved Butter Cake, Nightly Live Music, and Sunset Glamour After a five-month closure due...
Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Serve Up Pride Month Specials That Give Back
Limited-Time Food, Cocktail Offerings at Socalo and Alice B. Support LGBTQ+ Centers In honor of Pride Month, acclaimed chefs Susan...
New Gourmet Store O&V CA Opens on Montana Avenue
The store, which celebrated its grand opening recently, specializes in a carefully curated selection of fresh, extra-virgin olive oils A...
Santa Monica Secures Nearly $1M to Expand Neighborhood Greenway Projects
The 36-month project, set to begin this summer, includes community engagement through pop-ups, walk audits, and a citywide survey Santa...
Congregation and Family Fight to Stop Sale of Historic Venice Church
Descendants and supporters rally against alleged unlawful sale, seeking historic status and legal action Members of Friendship Baptist Church and...
Rodeo Realty’s Palisades Office Becomes First Rebuild Post-Fire
The structure, now fully framed, is set to reopen this year Rodeo Realty announced that the reconstruction of its Pacific...
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