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OPERATION SCHOOL BELL
Our signature program, Operation School Bell has provided new school uniforms to 1,908 student's during this current school year. Assistance League has aided the neediest children in 35 public and parochial schools throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. Each school uniform consists of short and long-sleeved shirts, pants, socks, underwear, a belt, a fleece jacket and a pair of shoes. Individuals and grantors enthusiastically support this program which directly impacts a child by providing an essential need - clothing. More than 16,728 children have participated since 1998.
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Assault Survivor Kits® & Domestic Violence Kits
The Trauma Care Program is often a shocking brush with the realities of abuse. In this program we assist victims of rape, assault and violent abuse.
Clean clothing and hygiene products are packed each month and delivered to area hospitals and women's shelters. 1,861 kits containing personal care items were delivered to victims of violence and abuse as they entered a hospital or shelter. 23,049 victims throughout the area have benefitted to date.
Clean clothing and hygiene products are packed each month and delivered to area hospitals and women's shelters. 1,861 kits containing personal care items were delivered to victims of violence and abuse as they entered a hospital or shelter. 23,049 victims throughout the area have benefitted to date.
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New Beginnings
New Beginnings provides household item kits for women seeking lives away from their abusers. These kitchen, bathroom, bedding and cleaning products allow a quick start toward establishing a new apartment or home. The main goal is to live in a safe, peaceful environment. We are pleased that our efforts quicken that process. 447 kits of essential new household items were distributed to victims of domestic violence establishing a home away from their abusers. To date, 490 women and 479 children have benefitted from this program.
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College Starter Kits
The many and mounting costs of receiving a college education can be overwhelming to a student who has the motivation to achieve, but not the funds to provide all that is needed. In this program, Assistance League works with college counselors who have identified students in need. Essential items of paper, pens, staplers, flash drives, notebooks, etc are packed throughout the summer and distributed to students in 6 area colleges. 207 Financially disadvantaged students entering college received basic school supplies. 1,288+ participants have participated to date.
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College Scholarships
Assistance League has partnered with a unique program within the University of Cincinnati - the Gen-1 Program. This program for first-generation college students has been pioneered by the University of Cincinnati. Assistance League supports the on-campus housing of our two sophomore Assistance League Scholars who meet the requirements of the Gen-1 Program. $13,750 has been awarded to date.
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