Operation School Bell helps to build self esteem and improve school attendance by providing children in need with new school clothing and supplies. Program provides school clothes to children in grades K-12, at Camp Pendleton and nine other school districts in North San Diego County. Learn more
Ready…Set…Read! sparks a love of reading by providing preschool and elementary students one-on-one support, gifts of books and visits from children’s authors. Learn more
Operation Duffel Bags Provides foster and homeless teens graduating from the Escondido Unified High School District with backpacks filled with needed supplies to help them begin an independent life. Learn more
Hug-A-Bear Program provides small teddy bears to community agencies to help
establish rapport and comfort to children in distress. Learn more
Scholarships are awarded to local high school graduates as well as students pursuing degrees at local colleges in nursing and health related fields. Learn more
Waste Not Program oversees the distribution of unusable items donated to, or purchased for
use by, thrift shop, Operation School Bell® or any other Assistance League of Inland North
County program to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Learn more
Project Seniors Program provides services to senior citizens and homeless with items to make their lives easier, such as gift cards, food items, fans, blankets and personal hygiene products. Learn more
Outreach is an optional philanthropic program designed to provide Assistance League chapters the flexibility to respond to community needs as they arise on a one-time-only basis. Learn more
Assistance League of Inland North County often receives inquiries and requests for help through our website or Public Relations email. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to requests that are outside the scope of our services.
Our services include providing school clothes and shoes for students in grades TK-12 who are referred by their school personnel, and backpacks filled with basic necessities for high school graduates who are homeless and/or coming out of the foster care system. We also provide books for pre-school and grade school children and college scholarships for high school seniors and students already enrolled in specific programs at Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos.
We are not able to provide cash assistance for housing, food, transportation and other needs. 211sandiego.org is a wonderful resource for all kinds of help in the local area. Go to their website or simply dial 211 for assistance. Interfaith Community Services in Escondido, CA would also be helpful for basic needs, housing, counseling, employment services and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Please contact them at 760-489-6380 or interfaithservices.org
