Organization: ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO
Mission: ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. THE VISION OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO IS ESSENTIAL NEEDS ARE MET IN THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES FLOURISH.
Activities: OPERATION SCHOOL BELL (1991)The Operation School Bell program dresses children from elementary schools designated Title I. These at-risk children are identified by school personnel as having inadequate or inappropriate clothing for attending school. Each child selects sets of new school clothes, a pair of shoes, jacket, socks, underwear, personal care kit, school supplies and books. School uniforms are provided for two school districts with uniform requirements. In 2019 2020, 5,193 students and their families were impacted by and member volunteers contributed 4,937 hours in support of this program.
TOGS FOR TOTS (1988)The Togs for Tots program provides new clothing, personal care kit, jacket, reading book along with a Watch Me Grow booklet for parents of new babies and preschool children. School uniforms are provided to Head Start programs. This program is carried out in collaboration with local social service agencies and several schools whose staff determine which at-risk children will be the recipients. In 2019 2020, 5,046 children and their families were impacted by and member volunteers contributed 2,016 hours in support of this program.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (2004)The Scholarship program awards scholarships to qualified students attending colleges and universities in Bexar County and GED support for those participating in the Bexar County Early Intervention Program. In 2019 2020, seven recipients were impacted by this and member volunteers contributed 97 hours in support of this program.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Education