Assistance League of the Eastside

Operation school bell - Assistance League of the Eastside helps students in need by providing vouchers for shopping at their local fred meyer stores. These students are pre-selected by personnel from the lake Washington, bellevue and northshore school districts. Our funds let these kids and their families shop for new clothes/shoes, books, school supplies, medications, and food. Operation school bell provides far more than just what they purchase; it allows school children to fit in better with their peers and empowers them to reach their potential to learn with the appropriate resources, be healthy and have food on the table. Assistance League of the Eastside believes that these items will contribute to a child's self-esteem and a successful school experience.

Help4homeless - Assistance League of the Eastside works together with local agencies to provide daily living items and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. the help4homeless program is committed to assist those without permanent shelter as they move through this difficult time.

Assault survivor kits - thousands of women, men and children are assaulted in Washington state each year. When survivors are treated at hospitals, their clothing is often taken by law enforcement for use as evidence. Assistance League of the Eastside works with hospitals throughout the state to provide essential care items and new clothing that can be worn home after treatment. Assistance League of the Eastside strives to restore dignity at a time whenthese individuals are most in need of comfort and security.

Starting over support - Assistance League of the Eastside provides baskets of basic household items for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence, enabling them to begin new lives in safe, violence-free housing. Through the starting over support program, volunteers prepare and send the baskets to domestic violence emergency shelters in king county.