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TRANSFORMING LIVES \u2022 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Assistance League of Greater San Diego, our mission is clear: we transform lives and strengthen community. This commitment drives our work as an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that identifies critical needs, develops impactful programs, and raises funds to deliver meaningful\u00a0solutions.<\/p>\n

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Philanthropic Programs<\/h2>\n

From boosting students\u2019 confidence through Operation School Bell to supporting military families, empowering first-generation learners, and lending a hand to those in crisis, each of the eight programs helps individuals and families thrive\u2014one act of kindness at a time. When essential needs are met, families flourish.<\/p>\n

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Operation School Bell\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/h3>\n

Because “I learn better in my new clothes”<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7510″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-san-diego\/programs\/operation-school-bell\/”][vc_column_text css=””]Operation School Bell is our signature program that provides school clothes, backpacks and shoes to students in TK to grade 6 from underserved San Diego County communities. Learn More<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1733982601619{padding: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Upper Division Scholarships<\/a><\/h3>\n

Empowering dreams through education<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7511″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-san-diego\/programs\/upper-division-scholarships\/”][vc_column_text css=””]Upper Division Scholarships members mentor and award students scholarships to accredited four-year colleges and universities. Learn More<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1733982611203{padding: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Twain (High School Student Support)<\/a><\/h3>\n

A helping hand today, a brighter future tomorrow<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7512″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-san-diego\/programs\/twain-high-school-student-support\/”][vc_column_text css=””]Twain members volunteer at an alternative high school encouraging students through incentive awards, mentoring, and scholarships to SD community colleges. Learn More<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1740480475490{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1733982621286{padding: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Sneakers for Military Preschoolers<\/a><\/h3>\n

In serving our young enlisted families who serve, we find the true meaning of community<\/em><\/p>\n

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Community Support<\/a><\/h3>\n

Neighbors helping neighbors, building stronger communities<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7514″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-san-diego\/programs\/community-support\/”][vc_column_text css=””]Community Support members buy and deliver needed items to local nonprofit aid agencies that strengthen individuals and families. Learn More<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1733982653219{padding: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Operation Loaner Hearing Aids<\/a><\/h3>\n

Providing the gift of sound when it’s needed most<\/em><\/p>\n

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Book Buddies<\/a><\/h3>\n

Opening minds, one story at a time<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7516″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-san-diego\/programs\/book-buddies\/”][vc_column_text css=””]Book Buddies volunteer at San Diego elementary schools by reading aloud to the students and donating books. Learn More<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1738955500251{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Enriching Foster Youth<\/a><\/h3>\n

Nurturing bright futures for foster youth<\/em><\/p>\n

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Assisteens\u00ae<\/sup> Auxiliary<\/a><\/h3>\n

Tomorrow\u2019s leaders are today\u2019s volunteers, shining as bright lights in our community<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7517″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-san-diego\/programs\/assisteens-auxiliary\/”][vc_column_text css=””]Assisteens, the auxiliary of Assistance League of Greater San Diego, volunteer and provide essential items to underserved children, unhoused individuals, and the food insecure. Learn More<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1738951144728{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #6b7986 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1495699587470{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”2024-2025 Statistics” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1763442194588{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner el_id=”star-stats-white” css=”.vc_custom_1738951108058{padding-right: 12% !important;padding-left: 12% !important;background-color: #6b7986 !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

<\/i> $904,630<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Financial support to the community in all program services<\/p>\n

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<\/i> 20,402<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Children and adults served in Greater San Diego<\/p>\n

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<\/i> 42,729<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Hours of volunteer service contributed to our neighbors<\/p>\n

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VOLUNTEER<\/h3>\n

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Become a member!<\/p>\n

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DONATE<\/h3>\n

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Give today!<\/p>\n

Funds raised support our programs which help the Greater San Diego community.<\/p>\n

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SHOP<\/h3>\n

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Visit our Thrift Shop!<\/p>\n

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