We are Assistance League of Eugene
Making a Difference in the Lives of Children and Individuals in Lane County
TRANSFORMING LIVES • STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
Our Philanthropic Programs
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OPERATION SCHOOL BELL®
Operation School Bell is our major philanthropic program that provides school clothing for elementary and middle school children using a voucher for the families to shop at Fred Meyer.
FAMILY FOOD PANTRY
Family Food Pantry Program provides supplemental food supplies for children and their families in need, who are referred to the program by school staff.
OREGON HERITAGE
Oregon Heritage organizes and provides school tours and curriculum at the Lane County Historical Museum that include Oregon pioneer and local Native American history.
BOOKS FOR KIDS
Books for Kids provides books and literacy materials for children and their families served by Department of Human Services, and other programs in the area.
OPERATION BOOKSHELF
The Operation Bookshelf program provides Eugene Public Library materials for homebound library patrons who cannot visit the library themselves. This includes books, DVDs, CDs and other materials.
OPERATION HUG A BEAR
Hug A Bear works with the City of Eugene and other community programs, providing stuffed animals to comfort individuals in distress and crisis situations.
WELCOME BASKET
Welcome Basket provides home cleaning supplies and personal care products for families and children via St. Vincent dePaul, Bags of Love, The Nel and others as needed.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Scholarship program provides scholarships for graduating seniors to attend a 2- or 4-year colleges or University in Oregon.
OUTREACH
Provides flexibility to respond to specific community needs that do not fit under any current chapter program, typically on a one-time basis.
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Assistance League of Eugene Thrift Shop
1149 Willamette Street in Midtown Eugene
Open Tuesday-Saturday 12-4
The Thrift Shop is our primary source of funding for our philanthropic programs. We are proud of our reputation as one of the best and friendliest thrift shops in town. The shop features new and high-quality used merchandise.
We have something for everyone!
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