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Operation School Bell®
Helping children in need succeed

For most children, the first day of school is filled with excitement and anticipation of new friends and adventures arriving in the classroom with new school clothes and new school supplies. 

However, for a growing number of children, the first day of school is filled with anxiety or disappointment - some are not allowed to attend school until they meet a dress code.  Others are fearful of mocking or disapproval by other students because their clothes are tattered or they don't have the right school supplies. Operation School Bell helps children feel better about themselves, so that they in turn, will perform better in school.
Operation School Bell
Operation School Bell, our initial philanthropic program, began in 1984-85.  By the end of November, 2009, over 32,000 children will have benefited from this program.   School personnel refer students from five school districts in Marion County, Indiana to Operation School Bell. The children are bused to the Service Center for Indianapolis Public Schools (SCIPS) where they are met by Assistance League volunteers and individually escorted through the Operation School Bell shop to select new clothes, supplies and books. All of these items are placed in a new duffle bag for easy carrying.
How We Make A Difference

  

Who We Give To
School personnel refer students from five school districts in Marion County, Indiana. From mid-August through November, elementary students attending Indianapolis Public Schools and the Metropolitan School Districts (MSDs) of Lawrence, Pike, Warren and WashingtonTownships visit Operation School Bell.
 
Last year 2,793 children, from 95 schools, were referred by school personnel.  Our goal for the fall of 2009 is to clothe 2,835 disadvantaged students.

 
What We Give
Each child will personally select the following:
  • Winter jacket
  • Hat, scarf and gloves set
  • 6 pairs of socks
  • 6 pairs of underwear
  • 2 pairs of navy or khaki pants, jumpers, or skorts
  • 2 shirts
  • Belt
  • Sweatshirt
  • School supplies (includes crayons/markers, glue, pencils, notebook, ruler, and a folder)
  • Hygiene supplies (includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and deodorant)
  • 2 age-appropriate books
How You Can Make A Difference
You can help a child prepare for school with a new warm winter coat and school clothes, shoes and supplies for a donation of $110. 

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Your Donation Helps Our Community

Monies realized from our fundraising efforts are returned to the community through our four philanthropic projects.  Services are made possible through private gifts, grants, and donations.  During the 2008-2009 fiscal year, eighty eight cents of every dollar spent went to support our programs to help the underserved in the greater Indianapolis area.

Assistance League of Indianapolis is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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If you are interested in learning more about Assistance League of Indianapolis or in making a charitable contribution please contact us at:

Assistance League of Indianapolis Northbrook Center 1475 W. 86th St., Suite E Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: 317.872.1010 Fax: 317.872.1542 Email: President@alindy.org

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