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 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

Over $115,000 Raised for Local Children in Need!

Thank you!

Thank you for your incredible support at our recent “Raise a Glass for the Kids” fundraiser held at the Tetherow Event Pavilion! The evening was a resounding success, filled with exciting live auction items, delectable appetizers, inspiring stories, and live entertainment. We are truly grateful for the sponsors and generous donations made throughout the night.

Making a Difference Together

Raise a Glass for the Kids isn’t just about gathering as a community; it’s about making a real difference in the lives of students in need throughout Deschutes County. Thanks to your contributions, Operation School Bell can continue providing essential school clothing to those who need it most.

Together, we are empowering students and building a brighter future for all. Cheers to making a difference!

Your Impact

Your generosity is more than just a donation; it’s a life-changing gift. With your support, we can significantly impact the lives of thousands of children in Deschutes County. By providing new school clothes, we are elevating their self-esteem, promoting peer acceptance, improving school attendance,  and boosting graduation rates, ultimately helping to break the cycle of poverty. Your commitment is making a lasting difference, and we are proud to have you alongside us in this mission.

Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell® Gives Children the Confidence to Succeed

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 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.

News & Events

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New Back-to-School Clothes Build Confidence

Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell® fall campaign began this week. The first two sessions saw over 500 children shop for new back-to-school clothes at the Bend Walmart. During the month of October students in need throughout Deschutes County will be able to select clothes that fit and that make them feel good about themselves. It’s inspiring to […]

Free Hats and More for Cancer Patients

Sunday marked the 25th Annual Heaven Can Wait 5K race in Redmond, a fundraiser for breast cancer patients and survivors. A long time Bend resident and breast cancer survivor, Charlene Levesque, envisioned, created and coordinated the walk that is now organized by the St. Charles Foundation. “You can see the love and the compassion that’s […]

Summer Reflections 2024

With our major fundraiser now behind us, our dedicated member volunteers are turning their focus to our highly anticipated Operation School Bell® shopping events, which kick off in October. This year, we have set an ambitious goal: to provide new back-to-school clothing for 3,000 children living below the Federal Poverty Threshold. By offering clothing that boosts self-esteem and encourages students […]

Emergency Bundles for Foster Children

Assistance League of Bend recently prepared emergency winter clothing bundles for foster children. Through a partnership with Every Child Central Oregon, Assistance League provides emergency clothing to children entering or transitioning in the foster care system. Children entering foster care are often taken from their homes very quickly with little time to gather their belongings. Many […]

Fostering a Love of Reading

Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell® Literacy team has been busy this summer distributing new books to local children in need. They could be spotted offering free books at the Back-to-School celebration hosted by Westside Church, at La Pine’s Music in the Pines community event, and at The Giving Plate. Children from the community […]

Handmade Lavender Pillows Offer Comfort

Since its inception in 2023, the Therapeutic Lavender Pillows Project, part of the Assistance League of Bend’s Hats & More program, has made a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of cancer patients and seniors. The heartfelt stories and positive feedback we receive remind us of the difference small acts of kindness can make. […]

News & Events

  • All
  • Events
  • Hats, Hats, Hats
  • Operation School Bell
  • Programs
  • Uncategorized

New Back-to-School Clothes Build Confidence

Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell® fall campaign began this week. The first two sessions saw over 500 children shop for new back-to-school clothes at the Bend Walmart. During the month of October students in need throughout Deschutes County will be able to select clothes that fit and that make them feel good about themselves. It’s inspiring to […]

Free Hats and More for Cancer Patients

Sunday marked the 25th Annual Heaven Can Wait 5K race in Redmond, a fundraiser for breast cancer patients and survivors. A long time Bend resident and breast cancer survivor, Charlene Levesque, envisioned, created and coordinated the walk that is now organized by the St. Charles Foundation. “You can see the love and the compassion that’s […]

Summer Reflections 2024

With our major fundraiser now behind us, our dedicated member volunteers are turning their focus to our highly anticipated Operation School Bell® shopping events, which kick off in October. This year, we have set an ambitious goal: to provide new back-to-school clothing for 3,000 children living below the Federal Poverty Threshold. By offering clothing that boosts self-esteem and encourages students […]

Emergency Bundles for Foster Children

Assistance League of Bend recently prepared emergency winter clothing bundles for foster children. Through a partnership with Every Child Central Oregon, Assistance League provides emergency clothing to children entering or transitioning in the foster care system. Children entering foster care are often taken from their homes very quickly with little time to gather their belongings. Many […]

Fostering a Love of Reading

Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell® Literacy team has been busy this summer distributing new books to local children in need. They could be spotted offering free books at the Back-to-School celebration hosted by Westside Church, at La Pine’s Music in the Pines community event, and at The Giving Plate. Children from the community […]

Handmade Lavender Pillows Offer Comfort

Since its inception in 2023, the Therapeutic Lavender Pillows Project, part of the Assistance League of Bend’s Hats & More program, has made a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of cancer patients and seniors. The heartfelt stories and positive feedback we receive remind us of the difference small acts of kindness can make. […]

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