Assistance League of the Foothill Communities continues the philanthropic Operation School Bell, which provides new school clothes for over 2,000 students in need, grades TK through high school, for the start of the school year.

Assistance League provides each designated student a stipend for Kohls’ of Upland to shop for appropriate school clothing. The students are also given a hygiene kit and a selected book of their choice.

Serving eight school districts in the west end of San Bernardino County, Operation School Bell schedules dressings August through February.

“New clothes build self-esteem which improves attendance and grades. We just want every child to start off the new school year on the right foot,” says Kelly Bocanegra, President of Assistance League of the Foothill Communities, “Plus, our volunteers love interacting with the kids and it’s the favorite event of the year for many of our members.”

Assistance League of the Foothill Communities, founded in 1953, is a nonprofit organization of dedicated member volunteers transforming the lives of children and young adults through community programs in the west end of San Bernardino County.

– Contributed by Assistance League of the Foothill Communities