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By KTVB STAFF – March 1, 2021
Teen Retail program supplies teen retail in need with new clothing
BOISE, Idaho — Nearly 1,000 middle school students received new clothes and shoes on Saturday, Feb. 27 thanks to Assistance League of Boise’s Teen Retail Program and JCPenney.
Assistance League of Boise works with school districts to identify students in need of clothing and shoes. Once identified, those students receive $150 each to spend on new clothes. The program spent more than $140,000 on clothing for middle school children for the 2020-21 school year.
“Through Teen Retail, we are proud to provide new school clothes to Ada County middle school and junior high students, meeting a very real need in our community,” Teen Retail chairman Donna Gundmundson said. “These students deserve to have a positive school experience, and this is one way we can bring a sense of normalcy and excitement to the start of the school year. Seeing the smiles on their faces when they select their clothes and shoes means everything to us.”
This marks the seventh year the Assistance League of Boise has provided clothing through the program.
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Assistance League of Boise awards scholarships annually to Ada County hearing impaired students planning to attend a college, vocational or school of the arts program. Completed applications must be submitted by 4/1. See our Project Hearing page under Programs for more information.
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Assistance League of Boise thanks the Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation for their generous grant for Operation School Bell. Thank you for helping us provide clothing to children in need!
Happy New Year! Assistance League of Boise would like to thank those who gave generous donations last year.
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.
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.
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Join us for our annual “Yard Sale” on July 30th & 31st from 10:00 to 4:00 in our Philanthropic Center, next door to our Thrift Shop.
Assistance League of Boise thanks Independent Pilots Association Foundation for their generous grant to Operation School Bell to help us provide clothing to children in need.
Due to county-wide prom cancellations and responsibility to our patrons and volunteers, Cinderella’s Closet will not open this year. If any proms are rescheduled for later, we will do our best to accommodate the need. Thank you for your support.
Operation School Bell – Teen Retail held shopping events at JCPenney throughout February for Ada County teens to shop for school-appropriate clothing and shoes. This year, the program served 989 middle school, junior high and high school students. Thanks to all that made it such a success!
Are you new to Boise? Recently retired? Or a professional looking for non-career related activities? Please join us for an open house for prospective members on 3/12/2020 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in our Philanthropic Center located behind our Thrift Shop on Glenwood across from Hawk’s Stadium. Learn about how we help in the community, […]
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Thank you for your support on #GivingTuesday— the Assistance League of Boise appreciates your kindness and generosity. It's not too late to give; donate today at: https://www.assistanceleague.org/boise/donate/givingtuesday.
Shop on AmazonSmile using https://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-0331595 and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Assistance League of Boise!
Our Assistance League members travel to organizations and facilities to model our Thrift Shop clothing. And, yes, they sell the clothes off their backs! Here are are few of our members modeling for the Retired Teachers Association.