Operation School Bell® Programs

Tucson – Operation School Bell Underway

Assistance League of Tucson opened the doors of Operation School Bell® and welcomed the first busload of children to pick out their new school clothes. The event was held at Rivera Elementary School and volunteers expected to dress about 36 children. Operation School Bell is the signature philanthropic program of Assistance League of Tucson. The program gives new […]

Northern Virginia – Dominion Energy Awards $6,600 to Increase Food Security

Assistance League of Northern Virginia is thrilled to announce its close partnership with Dominion Energy will continue in the 2019-20 school year. This lasting partnership has contributed greatly to the success of the nonprofit’s primary program, Weekend Food for Kids. Through this program, the all-volunteer organization increases food security in vulnerable communities and gives children […]

Hemacinto – Campaign to Collect 1,000 Books

Putting a book in the hands of every young child in the San Jacinto Valley who doesn’t have one in their home is the motivation behind the Assistance League of Hemacinto’s month-long book drive. “It might be they can’t afford books or don’t have anyone that can read to them,” President Linda Morriss said. The […]

San Jose – Members Honored at Junior League Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

At its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon the Junior League of San Jose honored 80 deserving candidates.  Two Assistance League of San Jose members, Sylvain Roberts and Judy Keniston were among those selected by the Junior League judges to receive one of ten Crystal Bowl Awards.  They both received a Certificate of Appreciation and were invited […]

San Luis Obispo – Receives Grant for Dental Supplies

Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County has received a $5,184 grant award from The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation Dental Materials and Supplies Grant program which supports nonprofit organizations with dental supplies and materials necessary for dental operations and oral health services. The Henry Schein Cares Foundation supplied the requested dental products – toothbrushes, […]

St. Louis – Works with Eagle Scout on Little Libraries Project

All kids who live around six Ritenour elementary schools now have new libraries to visit. Eagle scout Elijah Edwards worked with the Assistance League of St. Louis to bring self-contained little houses containing books to several neighborhoods. Edwards is a Parkway South High School senior who built a Little Community Library as his Eagle Scout […]