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TRANSFORMING LIVES • STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY

At Assistance League of Greater San Diego, our mission is clear: we transform lives and strengthen community. This commitment drives our work as an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that identifies critical needs, develops impactful programs, and raises funds to deliver meaningful solutions.

Philanthropic Programs

From boosting students’ confidence through Operation School Bell to supporting military families, empowering first-generation learners, and lending a hand to those in crisis, each of the eight programs helps individuals and families thrive—one act of kindness at a time. When essential needs are met, families flourish.

Operation School Bell®

Because “I learn better in my new clothes”

Operation School Bell is our signature program that provides school clothes, backpacks and shoes to students in TK to grade 6 from underserved San Diego County communities. Learn More

Upper Division Scholarships

Empowering dreams through education

Upper Division Scholarships members mentor and award students scholarships to accredited four-year colleges and universities. Learn More

Twain (High School Student Support)

A helping hand today, a brighter future tomorrow

Twain members volunteer at an alternative high school encouraging students through incentive awards, mentoring, and scholarships to SD community colleges. Learn More

Sneakers for Military Preschoolers

In serving our young enlisted families who serve, we find the true meaning of community

Sneakers for Military Preschoolers supplies sneakers, socks, books, and other needed items to preschoolers of enlisted military families. Learn More

Community Support

Neighbors helping neighbors, building stronger communities

Community Support members buy and deliver needed items to local nonprofit aid agencies that strengthen individuals and families. Learn More

Operation Loaner Hearing Aids

Providing the gift of sound when it’s needed most

Operation Loaner Hearing Aids, in collaboration with San Diego State University and San Diego County school districts, furnishes hearing aids to children waiting for replacements. Learn More

Book Buddies

Opening minds, one story at a time

Book Buddies volunteer at San Diego elementary schools by reading aloud to the students and donating books. Learn More

Enriching Foster Youth

Nurturing bright futures for foster youth

Committed to filling the gap in services for foster youth at critical stages in their lives. Learn More

Assisteens® Auxiliary

Tomorrow’s leaders are today’s volunteers, shining as bright lights in our community

Assisteens, the auxiliary of Assistance League of Greater San Diego, volunteer and provide essential items to underserved children, unhoused individuals, and the food insecure. Learn More

2023-2024 Statistics

$813,838

Financial support to the community in all program services

20,288

Children and adults served in Greater San Diego

51,309

Hours of volunteer service contributed to our neighbors

MAKE AN IMPACT

VOLUNTEER

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Use your talents, time and skills to help others in the Greater San Diego community.

DONATE

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Funds raised support our programs which help the Greater San Diego community.

SHOP

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Come and shop – dollars spent support our work in the Greater San Diego community.