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 2,600 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.
Together, we are changing lives — one child at a time. Thanks to your generosity, this quarter has been filled with moments of joy, hope, and transformation. From providing warm clothing to students in need to fostering a love of reading and uplifting families in our community, your generosity is making a tangible difference. Because of […]
Assistance League of Bend is honored to have been chosen as a recipient of the Robert D. and Marsha H. Randall Charitable Trust grant. We are immensely grateful for their generous support and their commitment to improving and enriching the lives of the underprivileged youth in our community.
To empower young minds with culinary skills and nutritional knowledge, Assistance League of Bend’s These Kids Are Cookin’ program recently returned to local Title 1-A elementary schools. Bear Creek Elementary School in Bend and M.A. Lynch Elementary School in Redmond welcomed the initiative, offering low-income 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to explore the world of cooking. […]
During Assistance League of Bend’s 2025 Operation School Bell® spring campaign, 500 students in need were invited to shop for new school clothes on designated shopping days at local Walmart stores. As the leading provider of new school clothes in Deschutes County, Assistance League continues to make a significant impact on students’ lives by ensuring they […]
A dedicated group of Assistance League of Bend members came together to assemble and personalize 400 Valentine’s cards for seniors in Assisted Living facilities across Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters. These small gestures bring joy, warmth, and a sense of connection. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers for making a difference, one Valentine […]
Assistance League of Bend gave away 174 books to children in need at the recent “Page to Screen” event at the Tower Theatre in Bend. The Tower Theatre Foundation’s “Page to Screen” program offers 4 free film screenings throughout the year that show films based on literary titles to benefit youth and their families. They […]
Together, we are changing lives — one child at a time. Thanks to your generosity, this quarter has been filled with moments of joy, hope, and transformation. From providing warm clothing to students in need to fostering a love of reading and uplifting families in our community, your generosity is making a tangible difference. Because of […]
Assistance League of Bend is honored to have been chosen as a recipient of the Robert D. and Marsha H. Randall Charitable Trust grant. We are immensely grateful for their generous support and their commitment to improving and enriching the lives of the underprivileged youth in our community.
To empower young minds with culinary skills and nutritional knowledge, Assistance League of Bend’s These Kids Are Cookin’ program recently returned to local Title 1-A elementary schools. Bear Creek Elementary School in Bend and M.A. Lynch Elementary School in Redmond welcomed the initiative, offering low-income 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to explore the world of cooking. […]
During Assistance League of Bend’s 2025 Operation School Bell® spring campaign, 500 students in need were invited to shop for new school clothes on designated shopping days at local Walmart stores. As the leading provider of new school clothes in Deschutes County, Assistance League continues to make a significant impact on students’ lives by ensuring they […]
A dedicated group of Assistance League of Bend members came together to assemble and personalize 400 Valentine’s cards for seniors in Assisted Living facilities across Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters. These small gestures bring joy, warmth, and a sense of connection. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers for making a difference, one Valentine […]
Assistance League of Bend gave away 174 books to children in need at the recent “Page to Screen” event at the Tower Theatre in Bend. The Tower Theatre Foundation’s “Page to Screen” program offers 4 free film screenings throughout the year that show films based on literary titles to benefit youth and their families. They […]
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