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PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS

Operation School Bell^® – Elementary

Elementary school students are brought to Assistance League to “shop” for brand-new clothing. They all leave with a huge bag of new clothes, wide grins and a renewed sense of confidence.

Operation School Bell^® – Teen Retail

Middle, junior high and high school students shop for clothing and shoes at a local retail store.

Operation School Supplies

School supplies are delivered to Ada County schools so students can start the school year with the same supplies as their classmates.

Cinderella’s Closet

Ada County high school students rent formal wear for a nominal fee. Prom should be a fairy-tale for all high school students!

Baby Bundles

Provides newborn clothing and supplies to families in need in local hospitals. Every new baby deserves to go home in a new outfit, with diapers and other essentials!

Empowering Youth

Provides basic household items, nonperishable food, and a handmade quilt to 18-year old youth aging out of foster care.

HY Hope

Provides personal care, kitchen and domestic items to federally designated high school Homeless Unaccompanied Youth in Ada County.

Project Hearing

Provides hearing aids, special equipment and educational grants to hearing impaired Ada County residents.

Docents dress as the School teacher and students follow school rules

History in the Bown House

Step back in time and tour this 1879 restored home. Period dressed volunteers teach real-life, interactive history lessons on how our forefathers lived.

Wigs

Provides wigs to anyone suffering from hair loss due to a medical condition. Get your old look back with a visit to Assistance League of Boise.

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YEAR IN REVIEW
2021-22

616

thousand dollars returned to the Treasure Valley

18.9

thousand people served in the Treasure Valley

47.0

thousand hours volunteered

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Mistletoe House

The holidays are HERE, and to help get you ready, stop by Mistletoe House all set up in the Assistance League Philanthropic Center. Holiday linens, jewelry, toys, trees, decorations and other home décor – we have it all at MISTLETOE HOUSE! Our holiday shopping hours are as follows: Friday, November 25 – 8:00 am to […]

Upcoming Thrift Shop Special Events

Please join us for these upcoming events: Black Friday — Nov 25th, Mistletoe House — Nov 25th & Nov 26th in our Philanthropic Center, Small Business Day — Nov 26th

Christmas Open House

Come join us at the Assistance League Thrift Store for our Christmas Open House! We have held back all of the luxury wear, gala attire, elegant holiday decor, unique ornaments, high end antiques and collectibles, and holiday shoes for this special afternoon. We are opening the doors on Wednesday, November 9, at 3 pm until […]

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