A special thank you to everyone for the part you play in making Operation School Bell one of the greatest programs for students in your community.
Operation School Bell serves 14 school districts throughout Snohomish County with a staff of loving, caring volunteers.
Since the start of the school year in September, 2,813 students were provided with new school clothes at our facility in Everett. Thank you, volunteers, for your dedication and commitment to those we serve.
In addition, through our partnership with local Fred Meyer stores, 792 high school students were able to shop for school attire. Thank you, Fred Meyer, for your support in Operation School Bell’s Teen Retail Program.
How does all of this happen? School counselors, nurses and teachers identify the needs of children at their school. A coordinator works with the parent/guardian to get needed paperwork signed, then schedules the appointment for the student. A certified volunteer driver — or, if available, a staff member — transports the student to our facility.
A very special thanks to the staff at each school we serve, and the many volunteer drivers who transport the students. Without your caring and support of this program, the needs of many would not be met.
A question we hear from some of the children is, “Who pays for these clothes?” It is always a pleasure to share with them that we have special people in our community who provide the funds for the new clothes they receive. Revenues from our Thrift Shop, estate sales, annual auction, businesses, service organizations, grants, and personal donations from friends and neighbors, made it possible to provide 3,605 students (ECEAP through grade 12) this year with new clothes. Thank you for your support and commitment to the children in your community.
Charlotte Romo
Operation School Bell
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