On seven evenings during the months of September and October, volunteers from the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley provided school clothing to nearly 1,100 children from 27 schools in the Capistrano Unified School District.
The Assistance League partnered with Target in San Clemente, where approximately 20 volunteers worked each session along with Target staff. Additionally, middle and high school student volunteers, the Assisteens, worked and provided hygiene kits for each student.
The Assistance League provided $65 for each elementary school student and $75 for each middle school student to purchase clothing consisting of tops, bottoms, socks, underwear and a jacket. Students also received a $15 giftcard to Payless.
The local chapter’s program is part of the National Assistance League’s Operation School Bell Program.
This year, $85,000 was budgeted and nearly 1,100 children were served. This program is funded by money from the Bargain Box Thrift Store which is located at 526 N. El Camino Real. Another major fund raiser for this program is the Christmas Home Tour which will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7.
For more information on the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley, or to purchase tickets for the home tour, visit www.capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org or call 949.492.2800.
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