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Since the establishment of Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, over $1.1 million dollars has been raised by members through a variety of events and activities.

Each and every year, the portion of total funding from contributions and fundraising activities by the members has increased. Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati members raise money through a variety of activities including a major fundraiser event, numerous grant applications and a number of member directed and direct-mail activities.

Approximately 85% of all expenditures are directed to the philanthropic programs conducted by Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati.

The cornerstone of the Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati's annual source of income for Operation School Bell is the "I Wish" direct mail campaign which was developed by Assistance League members. All funds raised are used to provide clothes and shoes to children in over 22 Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area elementary schools.  The appealing face of a small boy pulling his backpack and a bright red star are featured on the project’s letterhead and campaign brochures which is only appropriate, since Operation School Bell supplies school uniforms to disadvantaged children.

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Autumn Affair, the annual fall event for Assistance League was first held in 1996 as a ladies luncheon attended by 135 guests. The proceeds from the event totalled over $4,000.  

The Autumn Affair for 2008 was held on November 7th at the The Newport Syndicate, Newport, Kentucky. Doug Sorrell was the oral auctioneer. The theme was "A Celebration Affair" and music was provided by David Pfeiffer.

All money raised directly benefits the local community, as Assistance League is a non-profit organization.

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The Seventh Annual Books & Brunch Luncheon will be held on May 7, 2009 at  Kenwood Country Club. This event will be presented by Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati and The Bookshelf of Maderia. Guest speakers are: William Hillenbrand, children's book author; Robin Victor Goetz and Nancy Swartzel, "Room At the Table"; Tracy Disabato-Aust, internationally known garden designer; and Alan Drew, author of "Gardens of Water."

Doors open at 10am. Contact Assistance League members for tickets.

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Financing for the varied philanthropic programs of Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati is always a challenge.  A committee of members work throughout the year to create events, activities and donor programs to appeal to donors, members and supporter. The generous support of friends, donors, corporations and foundations enables Assistance League to continue to meet its philanthropic program commitments.  Assistance League member volunteers have developed grant writing into a major source of funding.  


The Charles H. Dater Foundation has been vital to the success of Operation School Bell and a major source of funding for the program over the years.  The most recent grant  awarded by this foundation was $40,000 for Operation School Bell for the 2008 fall distribution. 

The Woodward Trust has awarded a total of $40,000 in grants for Operation School Bell 2008-2009.

Jack J. Smith Charitable Trust made a $10,000 award for Operation School Bell for the 2008-2009 year.

The Spaulding Foundation awarded a grant totaling $21,995 to be used for Assault Survivor and Domestic Violence Kits programs.

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If you are interested in helping support this worthwhile organization or you know of grants that are available, please contact us at 513-221-4447, email algc@fuse.net or write to Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, 4527 Reading Road, Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45229

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