Operation School Bell® Programs

Greater Wilmington – Book Drive for Nashville

In recognition of the needs in Nashville, Tenn., after the recent destructive and deadly tornado, Assistance League will “pay it forward” by purchasing $1,000 of new children’s books. Members of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington were surprised and heartened after Hurricane Florence when we were contacted by Destinee’s Gift, a Chattanooga, Tennessee, organization started by […]

North Coast – Books for Children

All the kids held up a book and said, “Thank you!” “Alright, is everybody ready to get some free books?” said staff members at Foothill Oak Elementary. This was the day thousands of children at four schools in Vista, Oceanside, and Carlsbad were taking home brand new books for free. “We were absolutely amazed,” said […]

Northern Virginia – Partners with Dominion Energy to Help Food-Insecure Students

Fairfax County is the second richest county in the United States, yet many children who live there go hungry. According to Fairfax County Public Schools, 28% of students qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Making sure kids are fed while they are in school partially combats this issue. But we need to ensure they’re fed […]

San Luis Obispo County – Helps Kids Succeed

Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County conducted it’s final scheduled giveaway of school clothing and school supplies to disadvantaged students in Paso Robles. Early Saturday morning, the volunteers set up the Operation School Bell® booth outside Kohls. Students in the Paso Robles School District arrived with certificates that entitled them to choose school clothes […]

Redlands – Partners with Kohl’s for Operation School Bell

Assistance League volunteers help students shop for clothes and shoes at Kohl’s department store. Operation School Bell® is a signature program for Assistance League of Redlands, which partners with the local Kohl’s department store to set up shopping trips for economically disadvantaged K-5 elementary school students. Twenty-two elementary schools participate in the Operation School Bell […]

San Luis Obispo County – Receives Grant from Central Coast Funds for Children

Assistance League of San Luis Obispo has received a $2,500 grant award from Central Coast Funds for Children. This grant will be used to support Assistance League’s Operation School Bell® philanthropic program.  The funds will be used to purchase new school-appropriate clothing for disadvantaged students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, living and attending school throughout San […]