March 13, 2025

February 11, 2025

 

January 10, 2025

 

January 4, 2025

 

December 8, 2024

 

November 6, 2024

 

September 23, 2024

 

August 8, 2024

July 17, 2024

June 21, 2024

May 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Pictured are: Brienne Humphrey, Manager,  First Interstate Bank, Back row: Sally-Ann Palcovich, President ALKB, Leslie Wilkenson ALKB, sitting are Susan Way and Dorene Ridgway, ALKB.

The Assistance League would like to thank both FHLB and First Interstate Bank for awarding a $10,000 grant helping to support ALKB’s Operation School Bell® (OSB), its primary philanthropic program.  This special collaboration between these two grantors provides funds for ALKB to showcase its programs and services that help children in the Klamath Basin.  First Interstate Bank has a long-standing commitment to the communities it serves and we are thrilled to partner with them to benefit OSB.

The Assistance League that serves over 1700 children each year is honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award.  The grant will help provide appropriate school clothing and school supplies improving self-esteem and lowering the stress of peer pressure. ALKB is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to clothing, comforting, and educating the children and youth of our community. 

February 29, 2024

The Assistance League of Klamath Basin declared February as Share the Love Month.

For the third consecutive year, the Assistance League of Klamath Basin successfully shopped for over 500 children from our community, who are enrolled in the McKinney Vento program across city and county schools.

Members of the Assistance League collected clothing and hygiene products for the month and dedicated approximately $10,000 to support these students by purchasing essential items like coats, pants, socks, underwear, tops, hoodies, leggings, and hygiene products.  The Fred Meyer store generously hosted the event, providing snacks for the shoppers and assisting ALKB members in finding the best-priced items and offering additional discounts to maximize their shopping budget.  Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to Matt Galli, the Director of the Klamath Falls Fred Meyer store, and Rebecca Smith, Apparel Supervisor,  along with all the supportive and cheerful store employees who made the event truly a memorable success.  

The shopping crew consisted of the following members:  Micki Lemke, Crystal Parrish(counselor from Shasta School), Janie Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Baciocco, Cathie Davis, Linda Johnson, Betty Sellers and Sally-Ann Palcovich.  The Share the Love project was headed by Linda Hartenberger and Leslie Wilkenson, of ALKB.

February 16, 2024

January 21, 2024

Klamath Basin Pickleball Associaton’s Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament

 January 4, 2024

 

Assistance League® of Klamath Basin (ALKB) Awarded The Autzen Foundation Grant

The ALKB would like to thank the Autzen Foundation (Autzen) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® a $5750 grant. 

Since 1951 Autzen has supported charitable works that make Oregon a better place. It awards grants to non-profit organizations with youth-centered missions.

Grant funds received witll be used for Operation School Bell® (OSB), ALKB’s primary philanthropic program. Grant funds will allow more of the Klamath Basin’s children in need to take part in OSB, aimed at addressing the basic issues of neglect and education. OSB provides for 41 Klamath Basin schools and organizations, including the McKinney Vento Homeless Student Program’s 650 K-12 homeless, under-resourced, at-risk children, allowing support to help complete their path to graduation. The ALKB plays a rucial role in helping the children of our community.

 December 18, 2023

 

Assistance League® of Klamath Basin (ALKB) Awarded

Washington Federal Foundation Grant Award

Pictured left to right are: Sally-Ann Palcovich, Pesident ALKB, Dorene Ridgway, ALKB Grant Writer,  Katie Savage, WaFd 6th St. Branch Manager, Cathie Davis, ALKB Marketing and Kylie Thompson, WaFd Assistant Mgr.

The ALKB would like to thank the Washington Federal Foundation (WaFd) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB), a $2,500 grant. WaFd provides support for nonprofits that serve the needs of those in our communities who may need support, including youth organizations and families with low incomes. These grant monies will be used exclusively to support OSB that promotes learning, school attendance, and self-worth by providing basic school necessities to under-resourced children. WaFd’s partnership with the ALKB provides support for the Klamath Basin.  By ALKB providing these essential needs, it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and families flourish.

The ALKB plays a crucial role in helping the children of our community

November 8, 2023

October 25, 2023

Award Winning Books were given to the Klamath County Library as well as all libraries in K-12 schools throughout the Klamath Basin. This is part of the Assistance League of Klamath Basin’s mission to encourage education and the love of reading books. This year’s award winning books are “Freewater,” “The Paper Girl of Paris,” “Hot Dog,” and “The Inheritance Games.”

Pictured left to right – David Blanchard, ALKB; Nathalie Johnston, Klamath Library Director; and Thom Green, ALKB

September 21, 2023

The ALKB would like to thank The Pacific Power Foundation (Pacific Power) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB), a $2,000 grant. Pacific Power’s mission, through its charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of our communities. It celebrates building the future for its communities as it partners with the ALKB and provides support for the Klamath Basin.
The Pacific Power Foundation is part of the PacifiCorp Foundation, one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created by PacifiCorp, an energy company that serves over 2 million customers across a diverse six-state region as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. Since it started in 1988, the foundation has awarded more than $60 million to nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.rockymountainpower.net/foundation or www.pacificpower.net/foundation.
These grant monies will be used exclusively to support OSB which promotes learning, school attendance, and self-worth by providing basic school necessities to under-resourced children. By ALKB providing these essential needs, it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and families flourish.
The ALKB plays a crucial role in helping the children of our community.

September 1, 2023

August 8, 2023

June 29, 2023

June 5, 2023

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

The Assistance League of Klamath Basin is pleased to announce the award of a $5000.00 grant from 1st Interstate Bank. The bank has a long standing commitment to the communities it serves and we are thrilled to partner with them to benefit the Operation School Bell Program. The Assistance League is honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award. Last year, the Assistance League distributed over 1900 clothing vouchers to students in our community. This work would not be possible without the support of generous business such as 1st Interstate Bank. Shown from left to right is Brienne Huphrey, Manager of 1st Interstate Bank, Dorene Ridgway, grant writer, Cathie Davis, ALKB and Sally-Ann Palcovich, President, ALKB.

May 13, 2023

May 11, 2023

 

February 3, 2023

At the regular business meeting of the Assistance League of
Klamath Basin, Linda Hartenberger was presented the
prestigious Ada Edwards Laughlin Award by Chapter President,
Sally-Ann Palcovich. Ada Edwards Laughlin was one of the
co-founders of Assistance League, but she is one of the less
visible of those early creators of Assistance League.
She was a dedicated and reliable assistant to Anne Banning, who
is considered the mother of Assistance League.
Selection of an honoree for this award is based on the character of Ada, herself.

Linda is recognized for her longevity of service as a committee
member, helper and friend to all–not just chapter members, but
to our clients, donors, recipients of our good works, and
community volunteers. She demonstrates sustained enthusiasm
and participation in chapter programs and activities. She
dedicates her time and commitment to the tasks she undertakes
on behalf of the chapter. She truly represents and lives the values of Assistance League in our community.

For her outstanding commitment to ALKB serving as President
and Vice President of the board, and as chair of Operation School
Bell, negotiating in-store shopping events with Fred Meyer,
coordinating with City and County school districts, expanding
Operation School Bell to meet the needs of children in foster
care, families in crisis and homeless students in our community,
overseeing the implementation of getting Award Winning
Books into libraries throughout the county and overseeing
Project USA, Assistance League of Klamath Basin has presented
this Ada Edwards Laughlin Award to Linda Hartenberger.
Linda wished to express her gratitude for this recognition and the
support given to her through this award. Linda said that being
part of Assistance League has been a rewarding experience;
giving her an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives
of children and adults, as well as the friendships and working side by side with incredible and caring people.

She extends her sincere thanks for being selected to receive the
Ada Edwards Laughlin Award. “It is a great honor” she said.

April 15 and 16, 2023

Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament is Back!

January 18th, 2023

Gordon Elwood gives

$5000 gift to ALKB

 

January 7th, 2023

Norwood Foundation gives gift to ALKB

February 11, 2025

 

January 10, 2025

 

January 4, 2025

 

December 8, 2024

 

November 6, 2024

 

September 23, 2024

 

August 8, 2024

July 17, 2024

June 21, 2024

May 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Pictured are: Brienne Humphrey, Manager,  First Interstate Bank, Back row: Sally-Ann Palcovich, President ALKB, Leslie Wilkenson ALKB, sitting are Susan Way and Dorene Ridgway, ALKB.

The Assistance League would like to thank both FHLB and First Interstate Bank for awarding a $10,000 grant helping to support ALKB’s Operation School Bell® (OSB), its primary philanthropic program.  This special collaboration between these two grantors provides funds for ALKB to showcase its programs and services that help children in the Klamath Basin.  First Interstate Bank has a long-standing commitment to the communities it serves and we are thrilled to partner with them to benefit OSB.

The Assistance League that serves over 1700 children each year is honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award.  The grant will help provide appropriate school clothing and school supplies improving self-esteem and lowering the stress of peer pressure. ALKB is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to clothing, comforting, and educating the children and youth of our community. 

February 29, 2024

The Assistance League of Klamath Basin declared February as Share the Love Month.

For the third consecutive year, the Assistance League of Klamath Basin successfully shopped for over 500 children from our community, who are enrolled in the McKinney Vento program across city and county schools.

Members of the Assistance League collected clothing and hygiene products for the month and dedicated approximately $10,000 to support these students by purchasing essential items like coats, pants, socks, underwear, tops, hoodies, leggings, and hygiene products.  The Fred Meyer store generously hosted the event, providing snacks for the shoppers and assisting ALKB members in finding the best-priced items and offering additional discounts to maximize their shopping budget.  Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to Matt Galli, the Director of the Klamath Falls Fred Meyer store, and Rebecca Smith, Apparel Supervisor,  along with all the supportive and cheerful store employees who made the event truly a memorable success.  

The shopping crew consisted of the following members:  Micki Lemke, Crystal Parrish(counselor from Shasta School), Janie Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Baciocco, Cathie Davis, Linda Johnson, Betty Sellers and Sally-Ann Palcovich.  The Share the Love project was headed by Linda Hartenberger and Leslie Wilkenson, of ALKB.

February 16, 2024

January 21, 2024

Klamath Basin Pickleball Associaton’s Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament

 January 4, 2024

 

Assistance League® of Klamath Basin (ALKB) Awarded The Autzen Foundation Grant

The ALKB would like to thank the Autzen Foundation (Autzen) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® a $5750 grant. 

Since 1951 Autzen has supported charitable works that make Oregon a better place. It awards grants to non-profit organizations with youth-centered missions.

Grant funds received witll be used for Operation School Bell® (OSB), ALKB’s primary philanthropic program. Grant funds will allow more of the Klamath Basin’s children in need to take part in OSB, aimed at addressing the basic issues of neglect and education. OSB provides for 41 Klamath Basin schools and organizations, including the McKinney Vento Homeless Student Program’s 650 K-12 homeless, under-resourced, at-risk children, allowing support to help complete their path to graduation. The ALKB plays a rucial role in helping the children of our community.

 December 18, 2023

 

Assistance League® of Klamath Basin (ALKB) Awarded

Washington Federal Foundation Grant Award

Pictured left to right are: Sally-Ann Palcovich, Pesident ALKB, Dorene Ridgway, ALKB Grant Writer,  Katie Savage, WaFd 6th St. Branch Manager, Cathie Davis, ALKB Marketing and Kylie Thompson, WaFd Assistant Mgr.

The ALKB would like to thank the Washington Federal Foundation (WaFd) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB), a $2,500 grant. WaFd provides support for nonprofits that serve the needs of those in our communities who may need support, including youth organizations and families with low incomes. These grant monies will be used exclusively to support OSB that promotes learning, school attendance, and self-worth by providing basic school necessities to under-resourced children. WaFd’s partnership with the ALKB provides support for the Klamath Basin.  By ALKB providing these essential needs, it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and families flourish.

The ALKB plays a crucial role in helping the children of our community

November 8, 2023

October 25, 2023

Award Winning Books were given to the Klamath County Library as well as all libraries in K-12 schools throughout the Klamath Basin. This is part of the Assistance League of Klamath Basin’s mission to encourage education and the love of reading books. This year’s award winning books are “Freewater,” “The Paper Girl of Paris,” “Hot Dog,” and “The Inheritance Games.”

Pictured left to right – David Blanchard, ALKB; Nathalie Johnston, Klamath Library Director; and Thom Green, ALKB

September 21, 2023

The ALKB would like to thank The Pacific Power Foundation (Pacific Power) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB), a $2,000 grant. Pacific Power’s mission, through its charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of our communities. It celebrates building the future for its communities as it partners with the ALKB and provides support for the Klamath Basin.
The Pacific Power Foundation is part of the PacifiCorp Foundation, one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created by PacifiCorp, an energy company that serves over 2 million customers across a diverse six-state region as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. Since it started in 1988, the foundation has awarded more than $60 million to nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.rockymountainpower.net/foundation or www.pacificpower.net/foundation.
These grant monies will be used exclusively to support OSB which promotes learning, school attendance, and self-worth by providing basic school necessities to under-resourced children. By ALKB providing these essential needs, it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and families flourish.
The ALKB plays a crucial role in helping the children of our community.

September 1, 2023

August 8, 2023

June 29, 2023

June 5, 2023

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

The Assistance League of Klamath Basin is pleased to announce the award of a $5000.00 grant from 1st Interstate Bank. The bank has a long standing commitment to the communities it serves and we are thrilled to partner with them to benefit the Operation School Bell Program. The Assistance League is honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award. Last year, the Assistance League distributed over 1900 clothing vouchers to students in our community. This work would not be possible without the support of generous business such as 1st Interstate Bank. Shown from left to right is Brienne Huphrey, Manager of 1st Interstate Bank, Dorene Ridgway, grant writer, Cathie Davis, ALKB and Sally-Ann Palcovich, President, ALKB.

May 13, 2023

May 11, 2023

 

February 3, 2023

At the regular business meeting of the Assistance League of
Klamath Basin, Linda Hartenberger was presented the
prestigious Ada Edwards Laughlin Award by Chapter President,
Sally-Ann Palcovich. Ada Edwards Laughlin was one of the
co-founders of Assistance League, but she is one of the less
visible of those early creators of Assistance League.
She was a dedicated and reliable assistant to Anne Banning, who
is considered the mother of Assistance League.
Selection of an honoree for this award is based on the character of Ada, herself.

Linda is recognized for her longevity of service as a committee
member, helper and friend to all–not just chapter members, but
to our clients, donors, recipients of our good works, and
community volunteers. She demonstrates sustained enthusiasm
and participation in chapter programs and activities. She
dedicates her time and commitment to the tasks she undertakes
on behalf of the chapter. She truly represents and lives the values of Assistance League in our community.

For her outstanding commitment to ALKB serving as President
and Vice President of the board, and as chair of Operation School
Bell, negotiating in-store shopping events with Fred Meyer,
coordinating with City and County school districts, expanding
Operation School Bell to meet the needs of children in foster
care, families in crisis and homeless students in our community,
overseeing the implementation of getting Award Winning
Books into libraries throughout the county and overseeing
Project USA, Assistance League of Klamath Basin has presented
this Ada Edwards Laughlin Award to Linda Hartenberger.
Linda wished to express her gratitude for this recognition and the
support given to her through this award. Linda said that being
part of Assistance League has been a rewarding experience;
giving her an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives
of children and adults, as well as the friendships and working side by side with incredible and caring people.

She extends her sincere thanks for being selected to receive the
Ada Edwards Laughlin Award. “It is a great honor” she said.

April 15 and 16, 2023

Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament is Back!

January 18th, 2023

Gordon Elwood gives

$5000 gift to ALKB

 

January 7th, 2023

Norwood Foundation gives gift to ALKB

February 11, 2025

 

January 10, 2025

 

January 4, 2025

 

December 8, 2024

 

November 6, 2024

 

September 23, 2024

 

August 8, 2024

July 17, 2024

June 21, 2024

May 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Pictured are: Brienne Humphrey, Manager,  First Interstate Bank, Back row: Sally-Ann Palcovich, President ALKB, Leslie Wilkenson ALKB, sitting are Susan Way and Dorene Ridgway, ALKB.

The Assistance League would like to thank both FHLB and First Interstate Bank for awarding a $10,000 grant helping to support ALKB’s Operation School Bell® (OSB), its primary philanthropic program.  This special collaboration between these two grantors provides funds for ALKB to showcase its programs and services that help children in the Klamath Basin.  First Interstate Bank has a long-standing commitment to the communities it serves and we are thrilled to partner with them to benefit OSB.

The Assistance League that serves over 1700 children each year is honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award.  The grant will help provide appropriate school clothing and school supplies improving self-esteem and lowering the stress of peer pressure. ALKB is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to clothing, comforting, and educating the children and youth of our community. 

February 29, 2024

The Assistance League of Klamath Basin declared February as Share the Love Month.

For the third consecutive year, the Assistance League of Klamath Basin successfully shopped for over 500 children from our community, who are enrolled in the McKinney Vento program across city and county schools.

Members of the Assistance League collected clothing and hygiene products for the month and dedicated approximately $10,000 to support these students by purchasing essential items like coats, pants, socks, underwear, tops, hoodies, leggings, and hygiene products.  The Fred Meyer store generously hosted the event, providing snacks for the shoppers and assisting ALKB members in finding the best-priced items and offering additional discounts to maximize their shopping budget.  Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to Matt Galli, the Director of the Klamath Falls Fred Meyer store, and Rebecca Smith, Apparel Supervisor,  along with all the supportive and cheerful store employees who made the event truly a memorable success.  

The shopping crew consisted of the following members:  Micki Lemke, Crystal Parrish(counselor from Shasta School), Janie Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Baciocco, Cathie Davis, Linda Johnson, Betty Sellers and Sally-Ann Palcovich.  The Share the Love project was headed by Linda Hartenberger and Leslie Wilkenson, of ALKB.

February 16, 2024

January 21, 2024

Klamath Basin Pickleball Associaton’s Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament

 January 4, 2024

 

Assistance League® of Klamath Basin (ALKB) Awarded The Autzen Foundation Grant

The ALKB would like to thank the Autzen Foundation (Autzen) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® a $5750 grant. 

Since 1951 Autzen has supported charitable works that make Oregon a better place. It awards grants to non-profit organizations with youth-centered missions.

Grant funds received witll be used for Operation School Bell® (OSB), ALKB’s primary philanthropic program. Grant funds will allow more of the Klamath Basin’s children in need to take part in OSB, aimed at addressing the basic issues of neglect and education. OSB provides for 41 Klamath Basin schools and organizations, including the McKinney Vento Homeless Student Program’s 650 K-12 homeless, under-resourced, at-risk children, allowing support to help complete their path to graduation. The ALKB plays a rucial role in helping the children of our community.

 December 18, 2023

 

Assistance League® of Klamath Basin (ALKB) Awarded

Washington Federal Foundation Grant Award

Pictured left to right are: Sally-Ann Palcovich, Pesident ALKB, Dorene Ridgway, ALKB Grant Writer,  Katie Savage, WaFd 6th St. Branch Manager, Cathie Davis, ALKB Marketing and Kylie Thompson, WaFd Assistant Mgr.

The ALKB would like to thank the Washington Federal Foundation (WaFd) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB), a $2,500 grant. WaFd provides support for nonprofits that serve the needs of those in our communities who may need support, including youth organizations and families with low incomes. These grant monies will be used exclusively to support OSB that promotes learning, school attendance, and self-worth by providing basic school necessities to under-resourced children. WaFd’s partnership with the ALKB provides support for the Klamath Basin.  By ALKB providing these essential needs, it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and families flourish.

The ALKB plays a crucial role in helping the children of our community

November 8, 2023

October 25, 2023

Award Winning Books were given to the Klamath County Library as well as all libraries in K-12 schools throughout the Klamath Basin. This is part of the Assistance League of Klamath Basin’s mission to encourage education and the love of reading books. This year’s award winning books are “Freewater,” “The Paper Girl of Paris,” “Hot Dog,” and “The Inheritance Games.”

Pictured left to right – David Blanchard, ALKB; Nathalie Johnston, Klamath Library Director; and Thom Green, ALKB

September 21, 2023

The ALKB would like to thank The Pacific Power Foundation (Pacific Power) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB), a $2,000 grant. Pacific Power’s mission, through its charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of our communities. It celebrates building the future for its communities as it partners with the ALKB and provides support for the Klamath Basin.
The Pacific Power Foundation is part of the PacifiCorp Foundation, one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created by PacifiCorp, an energy company that serves over 2 million customers across a diverse six-state region as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. Since it started in 1988, the foundation has awarded more than $60 million to nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.rockymountainpower.net/foundation or www.pacificpower.net/foundation.
These grant monies will be used exclusively to support OSB which promotes learning, school attendance, and self-worth by providing basic school necessities to under-resourced children. By ALKB providing these essential needs, it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and families flourish.
The ALKB plays a crucial role in helping the children of our community.

September 1, 2023

August 8, 2023

June 29, 2023

June 5, 2023

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

The Assistance League of Klamath Basin is pleased to announce the award of a $5000.00 grant from 1st Interstate Bank. The bank has a long standing commitment to the communities it serves and we are thrilled to partner with them to benefit the Operation School Bell Program. The Assistance League is honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award. Last year, the Assistance League distributed over 1900 clothing vouchers to students in our community. This work would not be possible without the support of generous business such as 1st Interstate Bank. Shown from left to right is Brienne Huphrey, Manager of 1st Interstate Bank, Dorene Ridgway, grant writer, Cathie Davis, ALKB and Sally-Ann Palcovich, President, ALKB.

May 13, 2023

May 11, 2023

 

February 3, 2023

At the regular business meeting of the Assistance League of
Klamath Basin, Linda Hartenberger was presented the
prestigious Ada Edwards Laughlin Award by Chapter President,
Sally-Ann Palcovich. Ada Edwards Laughlin was one of the
co-founders of Assistance League, but she is one of the less
visible of those early creators of Assistance League.
She was a dedicated and reliable assistant to Anne Banning, who
is considered the mother of Assistance League.
Selection of an honoree for this award is based on the character of Ada, herself.

Linda is recognized for her longevity of service as a committee
member, helper and friend to all–not just chapter members, but
to our clients, donors, recipients of our good works, and
community volunteers. She demonstrates sustained enthusiasm
and participation in chapter programs and activities. She
dedicates her time and commitment to the tasks she undertakes
on behalf of the chapter. She truly represents and lives the values of Assistance League in our community.

For her outstanding commitment to ALKB serving as President
and Vice President of the board, and as chair of Operation School
Bell, negotiating in-store shopping events with Fred Meyer,
coordinating with City and County school districts, expanding
Operation School Bell to meet the needs of children in foster
care, families in crisis and homeless students in our community,
overseeing the implementation of getting Award Winning
Books into libraries throughout the county and overseeing
Project USA, Assistance League of Klamath Basin has presented
this Ada Edwards Laughlin Award to Linda Hartenberger.
Linda wished to express her gratitude for this recognition and the
support given to her through this award. Linda said that being
part of Assistance League has been a rewarding experience;
giving her an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives
of children and adults, as well as the friendships and working side by side with incredible and caring people.

She extends her sincere thanks for being selected to receive the
Ada Edwards Laughlin Award. “It is a great honor” she said.

April 15 and 16, 2023

Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament is Back!

January 18th, 2023

Gordon Elwood gives

$5000 gift to ALKB

 

January 7th, 2023

Norwood Foundation gives gift to ALKB

January 10, 2025

 

January 4, 2025

 

December 8, 2024

 

November 6, 2024

 

September 23, 2024

 

August 8, 2024

July 17, 2024

June 21, 2024

May 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Pictured are: Brienne Humphrey, Manager,  First Interstate Bank, Back row: Sally-Ann Palcovich, President ALKB, Leslie Wilkenson ALKB, sitting are Susan Way and Dorene Ridgway, ALKB.

The Assistance League would like to thank both FHLB and First Interstate Bank for awarding a $10,000 grant helping to support ALKB’s Operation School Bell® (OSB), its primary philanthropic program.  This special collaboration between these two grantors provides funds for ALKB to showcase its programs and services that help children in the Klamath Basin.  First Interstate Bank has a long-standing commitment to the communities it serves and we are thrilled to partner with them to benefit OSB.

The Assistance League that serves over 1700 children each year is honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award.  The grant will help provide appropriate school clothing and school supplies improving self-esteem and lowering the stress of peer pressure. ALKB is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to clothing, comforting, and educating the children and youth of our community. 

February 29, 2024

The Assistance League of Klamath Basin declared February as Share the Love Month.

For the third consecutive year, the Assistance League of Klamath Basin successfully shopped for over 500 children from our community, who are enrolled in the McKinney Vento program across city and county schools.

Members of the Assistance League collected clothing and hygiene products for the month and dedicated approximately $10,000 to support these students by purchasing essential items like coats, pants, socks, underwear, tops, hoodies, leggings, and hygiene products.  The Fred Meyer store generously hosted the event, providing snacks for the shoppers and assisting ALKB members in finding the best-priced items and offering additional discounts to maximize their shopping budget.  Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to Matt Galli, the Director of the Klamath Falls Fred Meyer store, and Rebecca Smith, Apparel Supervisor,  along with all the supportive and cheerful store employees who made the event truly a memorable success.  

The shopping crew consisted of the following members:  Micki Lemke, Crystal Parrish(counselor from Shasta School), Janie Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Baciocco, Cathie Davis, Linda Johnson, Betty Sellers and Sally-Ann Palcovich.  The Share the Love project was headed by Linda Hartenberger and Leslie Wilkenson, of ALKB.

February 16, 2024

January 21, 2024

Klamath Basin Pickleball Associaton’s Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament

 January 4, 2024

 

Assistance League® of Klamath Basin (ALKB) Awarded The Autzen Foundation Grant

The ALKB would like to thank the Autzen Foundation (Autzen) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® a $5750 grant. 

Since 1951 Autzen has supported charitable works that make Oregon a better place. It awards grants to non-profit organizations with youth-centered missions.

Grant funds received witll be used for Operation School Bell® (OSB), ALKB’s primary philanthropic program. Grant funds will allow more of the Klamath Basin’s children in need to take part in OSB, aimed at addressing the basic issues of neglect and education. OSB provides for 41 Klamath Basin schools and organizations, including the McKinney Vento Homeless Student Program’s 650 K-12 homeless, under-resourced, at-risk children, allowing support to help complete their path to graduation. The ALKB plays a rucial role in helping the children of our community.

 December 18, 2023

 

Assistance League® of Klamath Basin (ALKB) Awarded

Washington Federal Foundation Grant Award

Pictured left to right are: Sally-Ann Palcovich, Pesident ALKB, Dorene Ridgway, ALKB Grant Writer,  Katie Savage, WaFd 6th St. Branch Manager, Cathie Davis, ALKB Marketing and Kylie Thompson, WaFd Assistant Mgr.

The ALKB would like to thank the Washington Federal Foundation (WaFd) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB), a $2,500 grant. WaFd provides support for nonprofits that serve the needs of those in our communities who may need support, including youth organizations and families with low incomes. These grant monies will be used exclusively to support OSB that promotes learning, school attendance, and self-worth by providing basic school necessities to under-resourced children. WaFd’s partnership with the ALKB provides support for the Klamath Basin.  By ALKB providing these essential needs, it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and families flourish.

The ALKB plays a crucial role in helping the children of our community

November 8, 2023

October 25, 2023

Award Winning Books were given to the Klamath County Library as well as all libraries in K-12 schools throughout the Klamath Basin. This is part of the Assistance League of Klamath Basin’s mission to encourage education and the love of reading books. This year’s award winning books are “Freewater,” “The Paper Girl of Paris,” “Hot Dog,” and “The Inheritance Games.”

Pictured left to right – David Blanchard, ALKB; Nathalie Johnston, Klamath Library Director; and Thom Green, ALKB

September 21, 2023

The ALKB would like to thank The Pacific Power Foundation (Pacific Power) for awarding its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB), a $2,000 grant. Pacific Power’s mission, through its charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of our communities. It celebrates building the future for its communities as it partners with the ALKB and provides support for the Klamath Basin.
The Pacific Power Foundation is part of the PacifiCorp Foundation, one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created by PacifiCorp, an energy company that serves over 2 million customers across a diverse six-state region as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. Since it started in 1988, the foundation has awarded more than $60 million to nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.rockymountainpower.net/foundation or www.pacificpower.net/foundation.
These grant monies will be used exclusively to support OSB which promotes learning, school attendance, and self-worth by providing basic school necessities to under-resourced children. By ALKB providing these essential needs, it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and families flourish.
The ALKB plays a crucial role in helping the children of our community.

September 1, 2023

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May 15, 2023

The Assistance League of Klamath Basin is pleased to announce the award of a $5000.00 grant from 1st Interstate Bank. The bank has a long standing commitment to the communities it serves and we are thrilled to partner with them to benefit the Operation School Bell Program. The Assistance League is honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award. Last year, the Assistance League distributed over 1900 clothing vouchers to students in our community. This work would not be possible without the support of generous business such as 1st Interstate Bank. Shown from left to right is Brienne Huphrey, Manager of 1st Interstate Bank, Dorene Ridgway, grant writer, Cathie Davis, ALKB and Sally-Ann Palcovich, President, ALKB.

May 13, 2023

May 11, 2023

 

February 3, 2023

At the regular business meeting of the Assistance League of
Klamath Basin, Linda Hartenberger was presented the
prestigious Ada Edwards Laughlin Award by Chapter President,
Sally-Ann Palcovich. Ada Edwards Laughlin was one of the
co-founders of Assistance League, but she is one of the less
visible of those early creators of Assistance League.
She was a dedicated and reliable assistant to Anne Banning, who
is considered the mother of Assistance League.
Selection of an honoree for this award is based on the character of Ada, herself.

Linda is recognized for her longevity of service as a committee
member, helper and friend to all–not just chapter members, but
to our clients, donors, recipients of our good works, and
community volunteers. She demonstrates sustained enthusiasm
and participation in chapter programs and activities. She
dedicates her time and commitment to the tasks she undertakes
on behalf of the chapter. She truly represents and lives the values of Assistance League in our community.

For her outstanding commitment to ALKB serving as President
and Vice President of the board, and as chair of Operation School
Bell, negotiating in-store shopping events with Fred Meyer,
coordinating with City and County school districts, expanding
Operation School Bell to meet the needs of children in foster
care, families in crisis and homeless students in our community,
overseeing the implementation of getting Award Winning
Books into libraries throughout the county and overseeing
Project USA, Assistance League of Klamath Basin has presented
this Ada Edwards Laughlin Award to Linda Hartenberger.
Linda wished to express her gratitude for this recognition and the
support given to her through this award. Linda said that being
part of Assistance League has been a rewarding experience;
giving her an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives
of children and adults, as well as the friendships and working side by side with incredible and caring people.

She extends her sincere thanks for being selected to receive the
Ada Edwards Laughlin Award. “It is a great honor” she said.

April 15 and 16, 2023

Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament is Back!

January 18th, 2023

Gordon Elwood gives

$5000 gift to ALKB

 

January 7th, 2023

Norwood Foundation gives gift to ALKB