Assistance League® of Birmingham
Operation School Bell is the national philanthropic project of National Assistance League. Research has found that children with a good self-image stay in school. By providing schoolchildren with new clothing, Operation School Bell contributes to their self-confidence and encourages a positive attitude toward school. Through fundraising, corporate donations and other contributions, members of Assistance League purchase, fit and distribute new clothing, hygiene kits and books to school children in need referred by area school counselors. 
Since 1985 Operation School Bell has met the needs of over 20,000 children. In the last year, Operation School Bell has clothed over 1,900 children in 22 schools. Over 70 evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were also clothed. Children in greater Birmingham and the surrounding areas are still in need of proper school clothing. These children need Operation School Bell. One hundred twenty dollars ($125.00) will clothe a child for a year.
