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Operation School Bell®
Feeling Good About Going to School 
Dear Friend, Do you remember the excitement of starting a new school year? What should be a time of fresh starts and making new friends is instead a time of uncertainty and stress for many Indianapolis area students. Assistance League of Indianapolis is committed to level the playing (and learning) field to help the students we serve feel proud and excited to go to school. "Clothing influences behavior in multiple ways; our perception of ourselves, how others react to us, our confidence and self-esteem.” "Psychology of Clothes: What you wear changes the way you think", 12/2022, Gauri Sarda-Joshi. Our goal for Operation School Bell - Apparel is to provide 3,000 underserved students in Indianapolis the basic clothing necessary to go to school with a sense of dignity and belonging. Operation School Bell - Shoes has a goal to provide 2,000 underserved students in the same demographic area with properly fitting athletic shoes. Operation School Bell - Beyond the Bell will provide teachers and social workers a large selection of clothing and undergarments to distribute to students as needed throughout the school year. Won’t you help us fulfill this mission? Our volunteer team of experienced Operation School Bell buyers search for the best value of each item to ensure that the students and families we serve are getting quality clothing and athletic shoes. Every dollar donated is carefully allocated to these programs with the students in mind. On behalf of all of us at Assistance League, THANK YOU! Your generous support is greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Cathy Weimer Cathy Weimer, President Operation School Bell®
For 2023, we will utilize a “Pack & Deliver” method to provide apparel to economically challenged students as identified by school personnel. Our organization supplies a clothing form that is completed by the family and returned to our leadership team. Volunteers then fill a duffel bag for each child with items that include:
Assistance League of Indianapolis takes great pride in putting your donation to the very best use. With your help, more children can receive an Operation School Bell® full duffel bag and a full heart. Please donate TODAY and help fill a duffel bag for a local child in need. Donate online securely using a credit card, PayPal, or ACH.
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Donor Recognition Policy
Assistance League of Indianapolis may wish to publish donor names grouped by value of the donation in community publications. If you prefer to remain anonymous for this donation, please contact the organization HERE.
Assistance League of Indianapolis may wish to publish donor names grouped by value of the donation in community publications. If you prefer to remain anonymous for this donation, please contact the organization HERE.