Programs

  • Operation School Bell

    Operation School Bell is Assistance League's signature program. We served over 2,800 students in the Pasadena area during the year ended May 31, 2023, through Pasadena Unified School District and alliances with community groups serving children in the area. Students were provided with clothing, a gift card for shoes, and/or school supplies. The goal of the program is to build self-esteem and enable students to attend classes better prepared to learn.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jun 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $150.9K

  • Craft Fair Gift Shop

    Craft Fair Gift Shop is a consignment gift shop featuring unique hand-crafted items from senior artisans. The shop provides a creative outlet for seniors to showcase and sell their crafts while remaining active and engaged in the community. Approximately 130 seniors benefitted from this program in 2022-2023. Effective July 31, 2023, this program was discontinued after an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jun 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $38.1K

  • Bear Hugs Program

    The Bear Hugs program provides teddy bears to comfort neglected, abused, or traumatized children and adults in the local area. The program is conducted in conjunction with over 20 community and first-responder agencies in the area. In 2022-2023, 4,050 bears were delivered to these agencies.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jun 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $29.5K