Assistance League® of Omaha: Operation School Bell® Provides Clothes for Kids in Need

Operation School Bell (OSB), sponsored by Assistance League of Omaha (www.alomaha.org), will be held at JC Penney store/Westroads Shopping Center from October 3rd through 15th this year.

Operation School Bell is the major philanthropic program of Assistance League of Omaha’s community service programs providing new clothing for children in Omaha and the metro area. Last year approximately 3,300 children in need shopped for new school clothes, shoes, and coats at the Westroads thanks to the proceeds of fundraisers such as Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes, donations, and grants.

Assistance League of Omaha is an all-volunteer community service organization. Approximately 75% of its 350+ members will be working a total of 16 shifts throughout the 12 days serving children from kindergarten through 8th grade. There will be more than 10 school districts with 198 schools served by referrals from each school based on the poverty rate of the school and its population. Over 4,000 children are being scheduled for this year. Over 60,000 children have been served since OSB began is 1976!

Assistance League of Omaha is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, and nonsectarian IRS 501(c)(3) organization. It receives no city, state or federal funds. All programs are staffed by volunteers and all funds stay in the community to help our neighbors build better futures.

To learn more about Assistance League, visit www.alomaha.org or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/assistomaha