Chapter News

Visalia – Hosts Operation School Bell Event for Tulare County

Assistance League of Visalia will hold an “Operation School Bell®” event Sunday to help clothe Tulare County children in need. More than 40 volunteers of the Assistance League will help provide new clothing for 275 children — many of whom are reluctant to go to school because they do not have suitable clothes, the organization said. Children and families […]

Kansas City – Helps Kids Start School in Style

GLADSTONE, Mo. — Most kids look forward to getting new clothes to start the school year. But a lot of families can’t afford to buy those clothes. That’s where Operation School Bell® comes in.  View the newscast. The nonprofit is helping students all over Kansas City start the new school year in style. The inside looks […]

Stockton – Arsonist Nearly Wipes Out Fundraiser For Stockton Nonprofit

STOCKTON (CBS13) — A local nonprofit is reeling after a fire thought to have been caused by arson closed down the thrift shop they use for revenue.  Click here for newscast. “This is a very big shop, at least 75 percent of our income,” said Beverly Lewis-Clarke, the president of The Assistance League in Stockton. […]

Riverside – Teens in justice system paint mural at Assistance League of Riverside office

Assistance League of Riverside this month celebrated the completion of a mural painted by teens in the criminal justice system. The mural is meant to reflect Assistance League‘s mission of helping young people, while offering a positive outlet for the teenagers who painted it on the organization’s building. It replaces the plain beige paint that was […]

Seven Chapters Join Forces to Serve Camp Pendleton

More than 700 children of enlisted military families at Camp Pendleton recently went on a free shopping spree for new school clothes courtesy of seven area chapters of the nonprofit Assistance League as part of the Operation School Bell® program. Assistance League volunteers helped families find items such as hooded sweatshirts, socks shoes and jeans. The event […]

Whittier – Receives Two Commendations from City Council

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Whittier (CA) City Council commended the Assistance League of Whittier for the donation of $8,500 to the Whittier Public Library.  Assistance League of Whittier was recognized for longstanding dedication to promoting literacy and the love of reading through the summer reading program and bookmobile.         A […]