Program areas at Assistance League Foothill Communities
Operation School Bell provides new school clothing, hygiene kits, basic needs supplies, and books to students referred by educational personnel from 95 schools in eight local school districts. New school clothes dressings are held at Kohls Department Store in The Colonies of Upland shopping center.
Fostering New Beginnings provides move-in baskets of household items, linens, grocery cards, hygiene kits, and cleaning supplies to young adults exiting foster care and transitioning to independent living through our partner, Aspiranet. Through Chaffey Colleges outreach program, NextUp, former and current foster youth are given basic needs supplies, food gift cards, clothing, and more to help support their health, well-being, and academic success.
Other programs include:Waste Not donates gently used unsold clothing, shoes, and other items from the Thrift Shop to other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for them to distribute to those in need. Thrift Shop unsellable bedding and towels are donated to a local animal shelter and toys are given to Santa Claus, Inc.AL Bear distributes teddy bears to local police departments, fire departments, and two local hospitals to comfort children in traumatic situations.WeCare, managed by the Assisteens Auxiliary, provides families and children in need, referred by local school personnel, with gifts, food, clothes and supplies during holidays. They also host activities for senior citizens living in the Coy D. Estes Senior Housing in Upland.