Assistance League of Bend is one of the 119 chapters of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action. In fiscal year 2023-2024, our 140 dedicated members touched the lives of more than 7,200 individuals in the communities of Deschutes County through its philanthropic programs. During the year, members and community volunteers donated 14,572 hours.

Deschutes County Residents Served in 2023-2024

• Operation School Bell^®
  • Provided new clothes and shoes for 2,871 school children in grades K-12 in Deschutes County. New clothes elevate self-esteem, improve attendance, promote peer acceptance, foster learning, boost graduation rates, and inspire hope.
  • Provided emergency clothing bundles to children entering or transitioning within the foster care system.
  • Loaned new and gently used long and short dresses, as well as accessories, to students in need at local high schools so they can attend their formal dances.
  • Handed out 1,447 Scholastic books to underprivileged children in grades K-12, promoting literacy and encouraging life-long reading habits.
  • Taught cooking classes, that included basic cooking skills and proper nutrition, to low-income students at Title 1-A elementary schools in Deschutes County.
• Provided hygiene items, Secret Santa gifts, and handwritten greeting cards to 1,173 low income senior residents in 18 local care facilities, providing connection and support.
• Donated 2,166 hats, shawls and other items, created by our members and community volunteers, to provide comfort and hope to patients undergoing cancer treatment, preemies/newborns and the homeless.

Mission and Vision