Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of children and adults dealing with poverty and cancer in Deschutes County. We serve the community through a number of philanthropic programs which include new school clothes for students facing adversity, personal care items for low-income seniors, and handmade hats for cancer patients.
Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community
Through Operation School Bell, Assistance League of Bend has proudly been providing school clothing and emergency clothing bundles to low-income children since 1991. Rising inflation can present hurdles for families struggling to make ends meet. New clothes, warm jackets, and shoes that fit are proven to boost a child’s self-esteem and help them feel more engaged in the classroom. Each year we provide clothing to more than 2,600 local children. Assistance League of Bend is the leading provider of clothing in Deschutes County.
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to provide a local child with new clothing.
During Assistance League of Bend’s 2025 Operation School Bell® spring campaign, 500 students in need were invited to shop for new school clothes on designated shopping days at local Walmart stores. As the leading provider of new school clothes in Deschutes County, Assistance League continues to make a significant impact on students’ lives by ensuring they […]
A dedicated group of Assistance League of Bend members came together to assemble and personalize 400 Valentine’s cards for seniors in Assisted Living facilities across Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters. These small gestures bring joy, warmth, and a sense of connection. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers for making a difference, one Valentine […]
Assistance League of Bend gave away 174 books to children in need at the recent “Page to Screen” event at the Tower Theatre in Bend. The Tower Theatre Foundation’s “Page to Screen” program offers 4 free film screenings throughout the year that show films based on literary titles to benefit youth and their families. They […]
As we welcome the new year, it’s a wonderful time to pause and reflect on how our collective actions have made a lasting impact on the lives of our neighbors in Deschutes County. Together, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones, from providing new school clothing this fall to over 1,900 children in need, to fostering literacy and […]
Assistance League of Bend sincerely thanks OnPoint Community Credit Union for their recent grant which will be used to uplift low-income children in Deschutes County. Their ongoing donations are intended to “empower people to improve the quality of their lives and to help make our community a better place.” Assistance League of Bend is grateful for our friends at OnPoint […]
Volunteers from the Assistance League® of Bend are spreading holiday cheer across Deschutes County through their cherished Secret Santa program. This initiative, which focuses on fulfilling the holiday wishes of seniors, brings joy to residents in long-term care facilities in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters. Representatives from 18 care facilities speak with residents to […]
During Assistance League of Bend’s 2025 Operation School Bell® spring campaign, 500 students in need were invited to shop for new school clothes on designated shopping days at local Walmart stores. As the leading provider of new school clothes in Deschutes County, Assistance League continues to make a significant impact on students’ lives by ensuring they […]
A dedicated group of Assistance League of Bend members came together to assemble and personalize 400 Valentine’s cards for seniors in Assisted Living facilities across Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters. These small gestures bring joy, warmth, and a sense of connection. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers for making a difference, one Valentine […]
Assistance League of Bend gave away 174 books to children in need at the recent “Page to Screen” event at the Tower Theatre in Bend. The Tower Theatre Foundation’s “Page to Screen” program offers 4 free film screenings throughout the year that show films based on literary titles to benefit youth and their families. They […]
As we welcome the new year, it’s a wonderful time to pause and reflect on how our collective actions have made a lasting impact on the lives of our neighbors in Deschutes County. Together, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones, from providing new school clothing this fall to over 1,900 children in need, to fostering literacy and […]
Assistance League of Bend sincerely thanks OnPoint Community Credit Union for their recent grant which will be used to uplift low-income children in Deschutes County. Their ongoing donations are intended to “empower people to improve the quality of their lives and to help make our community a better place.” Assistance League of Bend is grateful for our friends at OnPoint […]
Volunteers from the Assistance League® of Bend are spreading holiday cheer across Deschutes County through their cherished Secret Santa program. This initiative, which focuses on fulfilling the holiday wishes of seniors, brings joy to residents in long-term care facilities in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters. Representatives from 18 care facilities speak with residents to […]
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