the Foothills Communities – Helps Stock New Homes for Foster Graduates
Four former foster youths’ lives were changed Thursday as they finally had homes to call their own. The young people are recipients of Aspiranet’s Transitional Housing Placement and Foster Care Program, which provides former foster youth ages 18-21 a safe living environment. The program also teaches them daily living skills to help them become self-sufficient. […]
Oct
Indianapolis – Receives Grant from Pacers Foundation
The Pacers Foundation board of directors awarded $55,500 in grants to 12 youth-serving organizations at its quarterly meeting on October 20. Grants went to: The Assistance League of Indianapolis for its Operation School Bell program that provides clothing, shoes and supplies to IPS elementary students. IPS School 19 for its SUPER fitness program. The Healthier […]
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Oct
the Triangle Area – Host Operation School Bell for Raleigh Children
Elementary school students and their families filled carts with boots, jackets and jeans at the North Hills Target Tuesday night. The Assistance League of the Triangle Area invited 45 students that Green and Pleasant Union deemed were most in need to shop for clothing as a part of Operation School Bell. With $75 in hand, […]
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Oct
Carlsbad – Hosting Annual Tree Auction Fundraiser
CARLSBAD — Christmas is approaching, and the Assistance League of Carlsbad is planning for the annual tree auction, which starts at 6 p.m. Thursday. Twenty-six trees will be auctioned to raise money for programs like Operation School Bell, New Start, Books and Beyond and Make a Difference Day. Assistance League president Pam Tabor said the fundraiser has significantly helped […]
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Oct
Southeastern Michigan – Prepares Lincoln Elementary Children for Winter
WARREN — The Lincoln Elementary School gymnasium was transformed into a department store the morning of Oct. 6 for the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan’s Operation School Bell. Children’s clothes hung neatly on racks, winter coats were lined up in an organized fashion, and undergarments were on display. Operation School Bell is a program in […]
Oct
Visalia – Serving Tulare County Children Through Operation School Bell
In 2016, there are still children in Tulare County that don’t go to school because they don’t have the clothes for it. The Assistance League of Visalia wants to end that through Operation School Bell, one of their programs that provide clothing for needy Visalia Unified School District children. The nonprofit helped 563 elementary, middle […]
