Chapter News

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Oct

the Triangle Area – Host Operation School Bell for Raleigh Children

Elementary school students and their families filled carts with boots, jackets and jeans at the North Hills Target Tuesday night. The Assistance League of the Triangle Area invited 45 students that Green and Pleasant Union deemed were most in need to shop for clothing as a part of Operation School Bell. With $75 in hand, […]

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Oct

Carlsbad – Hosting Annual Tree Auction Fundraiser

CARLSBAD — Christmas is approaching, and the Assistance League of Carlsbad is planning for the annual tree auction, which starts at 6 p.m. Thursday. Twenty-six trees will be auctioned to raise money for programs like Operation School Bell, New Start, Books and Beyond and Make a Difference Day. Assistance League president Pam Tabor said the fundraiser has significantly helped […]

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Oct

Southeastern Michigan – Prepares Lincoln Elementary Children for Winter

WARREN — The Lincoln Elementary School gymnasium was transformed into a department store the morning of Oct. 6 for the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan’s Operation School Bell. Children’s clothes hung neatly on racks, winter coats were lined up in an organized fashion, and undergarments were on display. Operation School Bell is a program in […]

Oct

Visalia – Serving Tulare County Children Through Operation School Bell

In 2016, there are still children in Tulare County that don’t go to school because they don’t have the clothes for it. The Assistance League of Visalia wants to end that through Operation School Bell, one of their programs that provide clothing for needy Visalia Unified School District children. The nonprofit helped 563 elementary, middle […]

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Oct

Southeastern Michigan – Seeks Book Donations

The Assistance League of Southeast Michigan is currently holding it’s annual book drive which will culminate on Saturday, Oct. 22 during the organization’s Make A Difference Day and the league is still looking for new donated books to reach its goal. Barb Roller, chairwoman of the book drive, said the event is important because it […]

Oct

Tulsa – Operation School Bell Helps Tulsa Children

TULSA, Oklahoma – A lot of students in Tulsa go to school every day without everything they need, and the Assistance League of Tulsa and its Operation School Bell are trying to help. Every Tuesday through Friday until the end of January the league will help kids from different schools. Tuesday, it was shopping day […]