Seattle

Operation School Bell®

BUILDING CONFIDENCE

We provide new school clothes to children in need

For many of these students, it’s the first time they have ever owned a new pair of shoes, a warm coat of their own,
or a shirt from their favorite team. In that moment, they have something every child deserves – the feeling of belonging.

Confidence can transform a child’s school experience. New clothing boosts self-esteem, increases school attendance, and helps students focus on learning. 

We aren’t just providing clothes. We are giving children the confidence to succeed and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Operation School Bell changes the lives of young children by giving them the confidence they need to succeed.

Please join us in giving kids the confidence they need to succeed in school!

YEAR IN REVIEW

3200
Children Clothed

73
SPS Schools Supported

$150
Needed to Clothe One Child

4500
Books Donated to Children

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

“This program is the heart of the Assistance League of Seattle!
Through our experience and feedback, we know that Operation School Bell helps students succeed and feel seen. They go to school glowing with their new shoes, outfits, and coats. Their self-esteem is boosted and academic performance is improved by ensuring they have the necessary clothing and supplies to attend school comfortably and confidently. We are grateful to be able to make a difference in their lives.”

-Kristen Mulick, Operation School Bell Volunteer

BETTER TOGETHER

Retailers

The extraordinary support from JCPenney and Target helps us achieve shopping experiences for young students in need.
Together, we are making a difference in the lives of numerous under-resourced families.

Family Support Organizations

We appreciate the strong partnerships we have with the following organizations who help us identify our city’s most vulnerable children to participate in Operation School Bell.

Seattle Public Schools – Family Support Program

Solid Ground – Broadview

Solid Ground –  Sand Point Family Housing

ADWAS – Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services

Grantors

University Kiwanis

National Association of Catering Events

Medina Foundation

D.V. and Ida J. McEachern Charitable Trust

Alfred and Tillie Shemanski Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee

Target Community Impact

Windermere Foundation