Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of children and adults dealing with poverty and cancer in Deschutes County. We serve the community through a number of philanthropic programs which include new school clothes for students facing adversity, personal care items for low-income seniors, and handmade hats for cancer patients.
Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community
Through Operation School Bell, Assistance League of Bend has proudly been providing school clothing and emergency clothing bundles to low-income children since 1991. Rising inflation can present hurdles for families struggling to make ends meet. New clothes, warm jackets, and shoes that fit are proven to boost a child’s self-esteem and help them feel more engaged in the classroom. Each year we provide clothing to more than 2,700 local children. Assistance League of Bend is the leading provider of clothing in Deschutes County.
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to provide a local child with new clothing.
The Central Oregon Gives Campaign, sponsored by The Source, connects local nonprofits with donors for their end-of-year giving using weekly incentives. Individuals who donated $25 or more through the Central Oregon Gives campaign, from November 6 to December 31, received a thank you gift from a generous local sponsor and was entered in the weekly […]
Volunteers from Assistance League of Bend are spreading holiday cheer across Deschutes County through their beloved Secret Santa program, which fulfills holiday wishes for seniors living in long-term care facilities in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters. Working with the care facilities, volunteers gathered personalized gift requests—from warm socks and blankets to books and keepsakes—bringing […]
Deschutes County foster children and their foster families were hosted by Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend at their 32nd Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7, 2025. Bringing neighbors together, the event featured a delicious buffet, caroling, cookie decorating, and face painting added to the festivities. Children had the chance to visit with […]
As 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate the impact we’ve achieved together this year – an impact made possible by your generosity. Your support has touched countless lives, strengthened our communities and fueled the work we are so proud to do. In this Quarterly Spotlight, we share the difference you have made and highlight […]
Thanks to the incredible generosity of attendees and donors, Raise a Glass for the Kids raised enough funds to provide new school clothing for 1,441 students in need. These clothes are not just a basic necessity—they help foster self-confidence, encourage peer acceptance, and improve school attendance, enabling local children to thrive both academically and socially. […]
During the 2025 Operation School Bell® fall campaign we provided new school clothes, shoes, and coats for 1,931 local students in need. The students were given the opportunity to shop for new school clothes at the Bend and Redmond Walmart stores, thanks to the generosity of the Central Oregon community and Assistance League of Bend. Each student received a […]
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