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Hats and More for Cancer Patients
Assistance League members distributed over 200 free handmade hats, “knitted knocker” breast prostheses, comfort shawls, and therapeutic heat pillows to race participants at the Heaven Can Wait event that was held…
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New Books for Children in Need
Assistance League of Bend provided 264 new books to children at the From Page to Screen! Free Family Movie Night event at the Tower Theatre on September 22. Priority tickets were…
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National Operation School Bell Award
Erin K. MacDonald was presented with Assistance League’s National Operation School Bell award at our recent Annual Meeting. This award is to “honor those in the community who, through significant financial,…
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Cinderella’s Closet is Making Dreams Come True
Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout prom season (April 5 – May 6) so students can “shop” for their favorite dress. High…
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These Kids Are Cookin’
After being on hold due to the pandemic, Assistance League of Bend’s These Kids Are Cookin’ program has returned to two local Title 1-A elementary schools. During the after-school…
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New Clothes Promote Peer Acceptance
Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to 950 local students this winter. Like the fall clothing campaign, students shop for new school clothes at the…
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New Books for Children in Need
Assistance League of Bend will be providing free Scholastic books at the upcoming Tower Theatre’s Free Family Movie Night on Friday, May 12. Children from Elk Meadow Elementary School,…
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Clothing Bundles for 42 Foster Children
Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend recently provided 42 clothing bundles to Every Child Central Oregon to distribute to children who are entering the foster care system…
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New Clothing for 1,756 Students
Assistance League of Bend provided new school clothing to 1,756 students in Deschutes County through Operation School Bell this fall. New clothes elevate self-esteem, promote peer acceptance, improve attendance,…
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Assistance League of Bend Provides Free Hats at Heaven Can Wait
Assistance League of Bend participated in the 23rd anniversary of the Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/ Run in Redmond, Oregon. They offered free knitted and sewn hats to cancer patients and…
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