Operation School Bell®

Assistance League® of Irvine's largest philanthropy is Operation School Bell®, a free, confidential clothing service for children in need. Since the program began in June 1990, more than 7,000 students in the Irvine Unified School District have been served. Assistance League® of Irvine works closely with teachers, school nurses and  principals who identify children who would benefit from the services of the Operation School Bell® program. Additionally, we collaborate with Families Forward and Human Options.

Proceeds from cash contributions, grants, fundraising, and income from our Assistance League® of Irvine Thrift & Gift Shop allow our organization to offer Operation School Bell® to all eligible Irvine school children, preschool through age 15. Children receive backpacks, school supplies, books, hygiene kits created by ASSISTEENS of Irvine, an auxiliary of Assistance League® and gift cards for school clothing and shoes.

Assistance League® of Irvine provides trauma kits to Human Options for victims of domestic assault or trauma.