Assistance League National Resource Development Committee Resource Library July 2012

2. Example Sample Program Narrative Since < ------ >, Assistance League of < ------ >, through its Operation School Bell program has provided new and appropriate school clothing to nearly < ------ > low income, at-risk elementary school students in < ------ > School District. Clothing is purchased by Assistance League and distributed through shopping events held at < ----- > local < ------ > stores where the students, accompanied by parents or responsible adults, shop for their clothing early in the school year. Feedback from this program indicates that with appropriate clothing, these at-risk students have more confidence in their appearance, increased self-esteem and are more likely to attend and stay in school. It has also been noted that new clothing cuts down gang dressing" among the children approaching the teen years. During the < ------ > school year, Assistance League was able to clothe < ------ > students on multi-track, year-round, and traditional school schedules, during < ------ > shopping events completed by < ------ >. Effective in fiscal year < ---- >, Assistance League is expanding the Operation School Bell program to also provide clothing to middle school students. With funding from foundations, individual contributions and corporations, we plan to clothe < ----- > children in < ----- >.