Assistance League of Birmingham Operation School Bell

Assistance League^® of Birmingham

Operation School Bell^®

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 22,000 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.

Thank you to six associates from Kohls who helped shelve clothing for the 2011 spring session of Operation School Bell. The Kohl's "Associates in Action" program is an opportunity for Kohl's associates to work together to benefit youth-serving non-profit organizations in their community. When a minimum of five associates from one location volunteer for three consecutive hours for a youth-serving nonprofit organization, the nonprofit organization then qualifies for a $500 grant from Kohl's.