Assisteens Class of 2024 celebrate achievements at Iridescent Ball

DOWNEY — The Assisteens Class of 2024 celebrated recently the completion of four years of volunteer work in the community at the annual Iridescent Ball held at The Mayne Event Center in Bellflower.

Ten Assisteens young women and men, their friends, families, and members of Assistance League of Downey enjoyed an evening of dining and dancing. The theme of the evening gala was “An Evening in Paris”, and member Julie Simpson serenaded the audience with a rendition of “Forever Young,” as well as an inspirational message.

During their four years with Assistance League, the Assisteens support a number of philanthropic programs, including Operation School Bell, Hug a Bear and Christmas Distribution. Community service performed by the teens is an opportunity to introduce them to volunteerism and is a robust addition to their college applications.

Assistance League is currently accepting applications for our Assisteens program available to those entering their 9th or 10th grade only in the upcoming school year. Assisteens is a 4-year commitment to philanthropic voluntarism in our community under the concept of ”All for Service and Service for All”.

Applications are available by contacting via text Patty at 562-883-4095 or at the Second Tyme Around Thrift Shoppe located at 11026 Downey Avenue. The due date for applications is April 18 per the instructions provided with the application.