Chapter News

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Nov

Sierra Foothills – Hosts Operation School Bell Night at Target

On a recent, brisk Saturday morning, 80 students shopped for warm, comfortable, school-appropriate clothing at the El Dorado Hills Target courtesy of Operation School Bell — a program made possible by the Assistance League of Sierra Foothills. One grandmother brought both of her elementary school-aged grandchildren, who were able to choose coats for the upcoming winter season. […]

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Nov

Tulsa – Former Recipient Gives Back

Carrying a box of books for donation to Assistance League, Justin LeMoine didn’t recognize the nonprofit until he reached the front door. “I used to come here as a kid and get my clothes, but I didn’t know where it was,” he said. The last time the 20-year-old was in the custody of his parents was […]

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Nov

Northern Virginia – Receives Grant from Rotary Club of Dunn Loring-Merrifield

Assistance League of Northern Virginia receives a generous grant of $9,000 from the Rotary Club of Dunn Loring-Merrifield. The funds will support our signature Operation School Bell® program, Weekend Food for Kids. This critical program currently provides 1650 bags of food each month during the school year to children who are food insecure in six […]

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Nov

Flagstaff – Featured in Arizona Daily Sun

Here in Flagstaff, the Assistance League is making a difference every day in the lives of children as well as adults in need. This all volunteer nonprofit group runs the Cedar Closet Thrift Shop, where the proceeds earned are all donated right back into the community through various programs. The Operation School Bell program clothes […]

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Nov

Bend – Presents National Operation School Bell Award to Kathy and Tim Garling

Tim and Kathy Garling, owners of Jackalope Grill Restaurant in Bend were surprised to be the recipients of national’s Operation School Bell® Award at Assistance League of Bend’s November 16, 2016 gala “Boots, Buckles & Bling.” The Garlings have been consistent supporters and donors for the chapter’s Operation School Bell program. Each year they donate […]

Nov

Kansas City – Partnerships Support Assault Survivor Kits ®

From Assistance League of Kansas City press release: Small Nonprofits Unite to Aid Assault Victims Sometimes chance meetings become more than just an encounter in time.  Sometimes they become larger than you could imagine and the ripple effect that occurs grows in exponential ways.  Take for example the chance meeting of Assistance League of Kansas […]