"I am thrilled with Operation School Bell and all the services it provides for students and families.  Not only is it helpful to the students, but those working at Operation School Bell are dedicated, kind, and helpful.  So many students would go without clothes, etc. if it weren't for Operation School Bell.  Thank you on behalf of all the families you serve."

quote from an El Paso County public school counselor

ABOUT

MISSION:  Assistance League^® of Colorado Springs is a nonprofit, all-volunteer philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the well-being of the children and families of the Pikes Peak community.

Assistance League of Colorado Springs became the 52nd chapter of Assistance League in 1970.  The Pikes Peak Auxiliary of Assistance League of Colorado Springs was certified in 1995.

In year 2009/2010, over 170 volunteers devoted more than 23,850 hours of community service to local programs. Assistance League of Colorado Springs invested 67% of its budget in the community through our five philanthropic programs: Operation School Bell^®, Operation Can You Hear Me?,  Buddy Bear, Assault Survivor Kits^®, and Kids on the Block.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT                                                   Sandra Suddarth

1st VICE PRESIDENT                                     Nancy Park

2nd VICE PRESIDENT                                    Sue Bux

3rd VICE PRESIDENT                                     Nancy Chapparo

RECORDING SECRETARY                             Dana Lundahl

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY                    Mary Gieseker

TREASURER                                                 Janet Wilcox

ASSISTANT TREASURER                              Trish Wrightsman

BARGAIN BOX CHAIRMAN                             Bert Hageman

OPERATION SCHOOL BELL CHAIRMAN         Jan McConnell

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN                     Diane Barnard

EDUCATION CHAIRMAN                                 Melinda Klinger

AUXILIARY LIAISON                                        Allene McWilliams

Our annual report is available, upon request, that includes reviewed financial information and a summary of the past year's service accomplishments.