Idaho News 6
By Jessica Davis – September 7, 2023
Students receive new clothes and garments through Operation School Bell
GARDEN CITY, Idaho – The start of the school year can be an exciting time with all of the shopping for supplies, making new friends and of course, updating the wardrobe. The Assistance League of Boise is taking hundreds of Treasure Valley students on a back-to-school shopping spree. “Operation School Bell is the benchmark program for assistance leagues across the country,” said Leslie Anderson, the Co-Chair for Operation School Bell. “It’s designed to give clothing to children in need.”
KTVB7
By Hector Mendoza – August 30, 2023
Operation School Bell provides Ada County students with new clothes
The Assistance League of Boise spent roughly $340,000 this year to support students. For some kids, it will be their first time with new shoes or a warm coat.
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — The start of the school year can make many students nervous, especially when they don’t have everything they need. Getting those necessities can also be expensive.
To help students in need, the Assistance League of Boise once again kicked off Operation School Bell on Wednesday in Garden City. The program provides clothing to kindergarten to sixth-grade students in Ada County.
The program helps about 3,400 children each year and has been collaborating with Ada County school districts to provide students with brand new clothing since 1990.
ktvb.com
By ktvb.com – Feb 17, 2023
Assistance League of Boise providing brand-new clothes to students in need
Assistance League of Boise’s volunteers have been working hard this month to provide middle school and junior high students brand new clothing in conjunction with their Operation School Bell Teen Retail program. Teaming up with the retail mogul JCPenny’s have given teenage students confidence by providing much needed clothing at no cost to the students. Roughly 800 students from nearly 30 different schools in Boise, Kuna and West Ada School Districts participated in Teen Retail in February.
Idaho Press
By IDAHO PRESS STAFF newsroom@idahopress.com – February 5, 2023
Assistance League of Boise distributes books to Ada County elementary schools
BOISE — Assistance League of Boise has once again found a way to support our community by placing books in the hands of children. Assistance League chapters all over the country participate in what is deemed Action Week.
Working closely with the Boise School districts, the Assistance League of Boise was able to identify a unique solution for the literacy needs of elementary school students in the Treasure Valley. ALB purchased and distributed 78 sets of decodable books called “The Frog Series.” Decodable books encourage children to sound out words using a learned decoding strategy rather than guessing from pictures.
Funding for Action Week is generated from community donations, private contributions, grants and proceeds from the sales at ALB’s thrift shop in Garden City.
ktvb.com
By ktvb.com – 4:39 PM MDT August 8, 2022
Assistance League of Boise providing school supplies for kids in need
“Operation School Supplies” provides supplies to about 12,000 elementary and middle school children to help them with the start of the school year.
Idaho Press
By IDAHO PRESS STAFF newsroom@idahopress.com – March 27, 2022
Good Day: Helping Dreams Come True
BOISE — Assistance League of Boise is again offering “Cinderella’s Closet,” a program offering prom wear for reduced rental rates to Ada County high school students. With ID, students can rent formal dresses and tuxedos for $20, which covers the cost of cleaning.
Cinderella’s Closet launches next Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and for the rest of April on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Organizers from Assistance League say that prom can be a milestone in a young person’s life and Cinderella’s Closet can help many Ada County high school kids have a magical evening that might not otherwise be possible. There are over five hundred dresses available to rent, as well as tuxedos with a vest and tie or bowtie.
Donations of gently used gowns, tuxedos and formal wear for Cinderella’s Closet can be dropped off at the Assistance League thrift shop at 5825 N Glenwood Street, Garden City.
Idaho Press
By IDAHO PRESS STAFF newsroom@idahopress.com – September 19, 2021
Operation School Bell where ‘magic happens’
GARDEN CITY — After a year of modified operations due to the pandemic, Assistance League of Boise will again be providing new school clothes for 3,700 elementary students at 80 local schools through Operation School Bell.
Since 1990, Assistance League of Boise has worked closely with the school districts to provide brand new clothing to students with the greatest needs. Students are transported to Operation School Bell to “shop” and are outfitted from head to toe with the help of volunteers. Each year, volunteers work approximately 7,100 hours in preparation time ordering clothes, tagging, assembling kits, scheduling schools, communicating with schools and dressing students.
Idaho News 6
By Idaho News 6 Productions – August 6, 2021
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Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with Assistance League® of Boise! Our entire store will be 50% off on 8/17. Come find the bargains at 5825 N. Glenwood Street, Garden City. We are open 10 am to 4 pm. All of your purchases help fund our many programs which assist children and adults in our community!
Our Thrift Shop will be closed from September 2nd through September 4th for Labor Day weekend. No donations will be accepted.
The Bown House is open to the public on the first Saturday of each month from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Step back in time and tour this lovingly restored historical treasure that sits on the grounds of Riverside Elementary School. To learn more, see our History in the Bown House page: https://www.assistanceleague.org/boise/programs/history-in-the-bown-house/
Ho! Ho! Ho! Save the Date! Our annual Christmas in July sale will be held July 19th from 9 AM – 4 PM, and July 20th – 22nd and 26th – 29th from 10 AM – 4 PM in our Philanthropic Center located behind our Thrift Shop. Come see all the Christmas treasures we have!
CWI scholarship applications must be submitted no later than July 29th to qualify a scholarship for Fall 2023 classes and no later than December 16th to qualify for a scholarship for Spring 2024 classes. To learn more, see our CWI Scholarships page: https://www.assistanceleague.org/boise/programs/scholarships/cwi-scholarships/
Vote for us for Best of Boise! BEST THRIFT STORE Category! Voting ends May 25. Scan the QR Code or go to https://www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/best_of_boise/2023_best_of.
Please join us for our Pre-Inventory sale May 24 – 26. Everything in our Thrift Shop will be 50% off original prices.
Assistance League of Boise’s Thrift Shop was voted The Best Thrift Store in the Treasure Valley and The Best Thrift Store in Idaho in Idaho’s Best™ of 2023 survey. Thanks to all who voted for our thrift shop! Proceeds from our thrift shop sales fund our programs that benefit those in need in Ada County.
Join us for our annual Yard Sale on May 5th 9:00 – 4:00 and May 6th 10:00 – 4:00. Beyond the regular thrift shop items, the Yard Sale includes furnishings and large items. Thousands of items for sale in our parking lot! All sales provide funds to support our 11 philanthropies serving the underserved youth […]
Assistance League of Boise awards scholarships annually to hard of hearing students planning to attend a college, vocational or school of the arts program. Completed applications must be submitted by 4/15. See our Project Hearing page under Programs for more information.
Assistance League of Boise thanks St. Luke’s Community Health Improvement Fund for their generous grants to Baby Bundles to help us provide clothing, diapers and other essentials to newborns and families in need in both Ada County and Canyon County.
We are celebrating 41 years as a Thrift Shop. Come celebrate with us! On Saturday 1/14, everything in our Thrift Shop will be 41% off original prices. Thanks to all our outstanding customers who have made it all possible!
We have been honored with a Top-Rated Award for 2022 from GreatNonprofits! We appreciate all of your contributions! https://greatnonprofits.org/org/assistance-league-of-boise-idaho-inc
Assistance League of Boise thanks The John F. Nagel Foundation for their generous grants to Operation School Bell to help us provide clothing to children in need in both Ada County and Canyon County.
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 […]
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 […]
Our Thrift Shop Receiving Hours for donations have changed: Monday & Tuesday 1 PM – 3 PM, Wednesday – Saturday 10 AM – 3 PM, Closed Sundays and holidays.
Assistance League of Boise thanks the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc. for their generous grants for Operation School Bell in Ada County and Canyon County. Thank you for helping us provide clothing to children in need!
Our Philanthropic Center and Thrift Shop are located in Garden City, ID, so we looked forward to participating in this years’ Experience Garden City celebration on September 4th. The event featured nearly 80 booths lining 34th Street in Garden City. There were many local businesses including, arts and crafts, great food and free parking. At [...]
Diamond Heating and Cooling of Garden City partners with Idaho News 6 in an effort to recognize those who are making our community a better place to live. Assistance League of Boise is honored to be the June recipient of the Shine A Light Award.
Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Do you shop at Fred Meyer stores? They have a community plan that can earn Assistance League of Boise donations! All you need is a Fred Meyer Rewards card! If […]
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Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with Assistance League® of Boise! Our entire store will be 50% off on 8/17. Come find the bargains at 5825 N. Glenwood Street, Garden City. We are open 10 am to 4 pm. All of your purchases help fund our many programs which assist children and adults in our community!
Our Thrift Shop will be closed from September 2nd through September 4th for Labor Day weekend. No donations will be accepted.
The Bown House is open to the public on the first Saturday of each month from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Step back in time and tour this lovingly restored historical treasure that sits on the grounds of Riverside Elementary School. To learn more, see our History in the Bown House page: https://www.assistanceleague.org/boise/programs/history-in-the-bown-house/
Ho! Ho! Ho! Save the Date! Our annual Christmas in July sale will be held July 19th from 9 AM – 4 PM, and July 20th – 22nd and 26th – 29th from 10 AM – 4 PM in our Philanthropic Center located behind our Thrift Shop. Come see all the Christmas treasures we have!
CWI scholarship applications must be submitted no later than July 29th to qualify a scholarship for Fall 2023 classes and no later than December 16th to qualify for a scholarship for Spring 2024 classes. To learn more, see our CWI Scholarships page: https://www.assistanceleague.org/boise/programs/scholarships/cwi-scholarships/
Vote for us for Best of Boise! BEST THRIFT STORE Category! Voting ends May 25. Scan the QR Code or go to https://www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/best_of_boise/2023_best_of.
Please join us for our Pre-Inventory sale May 24 – 26. Everything in our Thrift Shop will be 50% off original prices.
Assistance League of Boise’s Thrift Shop was voted The Best Thrift Store in the Treasure Valley and The Best Thrift Store in Idaho in Idaho’s Best™ of 2023 survey. Thanks to all who voted for our thrift shop! Proceeds from our thrift shop sales fund our programs that benefit those in need in Ada County.
Join us for our annual Yard Sale on May 5th 9:00 – 4:00 and May 6th 10:00 – 4:00. Beyond the regular thrift shop items, the Yard Sale includes furnishings and large items. Thousands of items for sale in our parking lot! All sales provide funds to support our 11 philanthropies serving the underserved youth […]
Assistance League of Boise awards scholarships annually to hard of hearing students planning to attend a college, vocational or school of the arts program. Completed applications must be submitted by 4/15. See our Project Hearing page under Programs for more information.
Assistance League of Boise thanks St. Luke’s Community Health Improvement Fund for their generous grants to Baby Bundles to help us provide clothing, diapers and other essentials to newborns and families in need in both Ada County and Canyon County.
We are celebrating 41 years as a Thrift Shop. Come celebrate with us! On Saturday 1/14, everything in our Thrift Shop will be 41% off original prices. Thanks to all our outstanding customers who have made it all possible!
We have been honored with a Top-Rated Award for 2022 from GreatNonprofits! We appreciate all of your contributions! https://greatnonprofits.org/org/assistance-league-of-boise-idaho-inc
Assistance League of Boise thanks The John F. Nagel Foundation for their generous grants to Operation School Bell to help us provide clothing to children in need in both Ada County and Canyon County.
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 […]
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 […]
Our Thrift Shop Receiving Hours for donations have changed: Monday & Tuesday 1 PM – 3 PM, Wednesday – Saturday 10 AM – 3 PM, Closed Sundays and holidays.
Assistance League of Boise thanks the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc. for their generous grants for Operation School Bell in Ada County and Canyon County. Thank you for helping us provide clothing to children in need!
Our Philanthropic Center and Thrift Shop are located in Garden City, ID, so we looked forward to participating in this years’ Experience Garden City celebration on September 4th. The event featured nearly 80 booths lining 34th Street in Garden City. There were many local businesses including, arts and crafts, great food and free parking. At [...]
Diamond Heating and Cooling of Garden City partners with Idaho News 6 in an effort to recognize those who are making our community a better place to live. Assistance League of Boise is honored to be the June recipient of the Shine A Light Award.
Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Do you shop at Fred Meyer stores? They have a community plan that can earn Assistance League of Boise donations! All you need is a Fred Meyer Rewards card! If […]