Who We Are

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, homelessness, and cancer in Deschutes County.  We serve the community through a number of philanthropic programs which include new school clothes for students living in poverty, personal care items for low-income seniors, and handmade hats for cancer patients and the homeless.

Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community


20th Kitchen Kaleidoscope June 24, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Assistance League of Bend will hold its 20th Kitchen Kaleidoscope home tour in the Tetherow Resortan exclusive residential golf community in Bend, Oregon on June 24, 2023.  Invite your friends to spend the day with you at this signature event touring six beautiful custom homes, sampling tasty bites from our community’s outstanding restaurants, wine tasting, and shopping with local artisans.

Pave Fine Jewelry has generously donated a $2,000 gift certificate that will be raffled as part of the event.

Tour tickets are $30 in advance, and can be purchased at Kara’s Kitchen in the Old Mill District,  Redmond’s Arome Kitchen, from an Assistance League member, or on this website.  A limited number of tickets will be available at the event for $40.

The tour entrance is on Metolius Drive – off of NW Mt. Washington Drive. All tour homes are located on Hosmer Lake Drive and will be clearly marked.

Proceeds from this fundraiser support the philanthropic programs of Assistance League of Bend serving children and seniors in need in Deschutes County.

 For more information on Kitchen Kaleidoscope, Click Here

Kitchen Kaleidoscope Title Sponsors

Danielle Snow, Principal Broker
Nicole Fitch, Broker

Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell® is a Source of Hope

50% of Children Enrolled in Deschutes County Schools Qualify For Free or Reduced Lunch

Through Operation School Bell, Assistance League of Bend has proudly been providing back-to-school clothing 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. We are seeking donations to provide more than 2,600 children in Deschutes County with new clothes.

Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to provide a local child with new clothing.

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National Operation School Bell Award

Erin K. MacDonald was presented with Assistance League’s National Operation School Bell award at our recent Annual Meeting. This award is to “honor those in the community who, through significant financial, in-kind or service support, have had a direct, powerful and positive effect on Operation School Bell.” This is only the eighth time in Assistance League of […]

Promoting Literacy

Assistance League of Bend distributed 392 new books at the Tower Theatre’s free screening of the film, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, on May 12. The event benefitted students from Elk Meadow Elementary, a Title 1 school in Bend. The students were able to select age appropriate books based on their grade level. The […]

Serving our Community for 30 Years!

Assistance League of Bend has been making a difference in the lives of children and adults facing hardship in Deschutes County for 30 years! Past presidents, generous supporters and dedicated members gathered on May 2 to celebrate the impact of their work and the volunteers that make it happen. Charter member, Char Weichman, shared the […]

Going to Homecoming in Style

These students are ready for the big dance! They shopped at Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet where they were able to borrow from a selection of over 800 long and short dresses. They were also able to borrow stylish shoes, purses, and jewelry to make their homecoming dance a truly special event.

Cinderella’s Closet is Making Dreams Come True

Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout prom season (April 5 – May 6) so students can “shop” for their favorite dress. High school students in need throughout Deschutes County may borrow new and gently-used formal dresses and accessories so they can experience their high school proms. These beautiful […]

United Way Support

Assistance League of Bend is honored to have been chosen as a recipient of United Way of Deschutes County’s recent grant distribution. The generous funds will be used to provide clothing to local children living in poverty.

News & Events

  • All
  • Cinderella's Closet
  • Grants
  • News
  • Operation School Bell
  • Programs
  • Uncategorized

National Operation School Bell Award

Erin K. MacDonald was presented with Assistance League’s National Operation School Bell award at our recent Annual Meeting. This award is to “honor those in the community who, through significant financial, in-kind or service support, have had a direct, powerful and positive effect on Operation School Bell.” This is only the eighth time in Assistance League of […]

Promoting Literacy

Assistance League of Bend distributed 392 new books at the Tower Theatre’s free screening of the film, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, on May 12. The event benefitted students from Elk Meadow Elementary, a Title 1 school in Bend. The students were able to select age appropriate books based on their grade level. The […]

Serving our Community for 30 Years!

Assistance League of Bend has been making a difference in the lives of children and adults facing hardship in Deschutes County for 30 years! Past presidents, generous supporters and dedicated members gathered on May 2 to celebrate the impact of their work and the volunteers that make it happen. Charter member, Char Weichman, shared the […]

Going to Homecoming in Style

These students are ready for the big dance! They shopped at Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet where they were able to borrow from a selection of over 800 long and short dresses. They were also able to borrow stylish shoes, purses, and jewelry to make their homecoming dance a truly special event.

Cinderella’s Closet is Making Dreams Come True

Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout prom season (April 5 – May 6) so students can “shop” for their favorite dress. High school students in need throughout Deschutes County may borrow new and gently-used formal dresses and accessories so they can experience their high school proms. These beautiful […]

United Way Support

Assistance League of Bend is honored to have been chosen as a recipient of United Way of Deschutes County’s recent grant distribution. The generous funds will be used to provide clothing to local children living in poverty.

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