Keep a child warm - pack new winter coats into bags to deliver to local schools

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About Assistance League Chicagoland West

Location:

120 E Ogden Ave, Suite 100, Hinsdale, IL 60521, US

Mission Statement

Assistance League Chicagoland West volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.

Description

Assistance League Chicagoland West is part of a national organization with chapters throughout the United States. For more than 20 years, our all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit has taken responsibility for identifying community needs, structuring programs to fill those needs, raising the funds necessary, then delivering the solutions. Our current programs are:

Operation School Bell (r) - Provides new winter coats, hats & gloves to low-income eligible elementary students and school- appropriate clothing for middle school students. More than 2,000 students from 35 schools are served annually.

New Start - Provides all new, essential kitchen packages to those leaving transitional shelters for independent living. More than 150 kitchens are distributed annually.

Early Reading - Gifts new picture books and lends literacy backpacks to disadvantaged pre-school, kindergarten, and early reading students. More than 800 young children are served annually.

Scholars Support - Awards $3,500 scholarships to College of DuPage students actively seeking a degree. Up to six scholarships are awarded annually.