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Operation School Bell<\/strong> is the signature philanthropic program for Assistance League\u00ae chapters and chapters-in-formation across the United States, with annual budgets of over $18 million. The mission of Operation School Bell is to provide NEW clothing, shoes, books and other items to schoolchildren in need–with the goal of giving students a positive starting point for learning and academic success. Operation School Bell is a unique program in Nashville, advancing from clothing 51 students in 2005 to over 4,095 students in 2023-24 school year.<\/p>\n

Watch what we do at OSB, 1:24 Video<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4175″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”3579″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]Providing the Basics Means so Much<\/strong><\/p>\n

For six years, system-wide PENCIL Partner, Assistance League\u00a0of Nashville, through its Operation School Bell\u00a0program, has supplied impoverished elementary students with new Standard School Attire (SSA). When the district first adopted the SSA policy, which limits students’ clothing to khaki’s, collared shirts, belts (and other restrictions), many families were overwhelmed financially with the transition. Assistance League members immediately identified this as an area they could make a major impact. They set up a space to collect SSA clothing and came up with a plan to distribute to children in need. Each child that is referred by school personnel receives 2 pairs of pants, 2 collared shirts, 1 long sleeve t-shirt, 1 belt, 3 pairs underwear, and 3 pairs of socks.<\/p>\n

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Operation School Bell
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