Agency Details:

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of El Paso

We are a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical organization dedicated to serving the needs of El Paso County, Texas. We are an all volunteer organization with no paid personnel.

Description:
Our major philanthropic program, is OPERATION SCHOOL BELL which provides new clothing, shoes, hygiene items, book bags and school supplies to the most needy elementary age children of El Paso. Members are needed to put in many volunteer hours. Dues are nominal. We operate a Thrift Shop on the site called "Just a Second" It is open Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

History:
We were organized as the Assistance Guild of El Paso in 1967 and chartered as the 50th chapter of NATIONAL ASSISTANCE LEAGUE on June 9, 1970. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL was adopted as the philanthropic program in 1968- we are in the 42th year of that service.

Contact people:

Gerry Porter, Employee, (phone), (email) Bertha Morales, Board President, (phone), (email) Barbara Simon, Vice President, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (915) 564-0600
Office fax number: (915) 564-0902

Address:

2728 East Yandell El Paso, TX 79903 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ASSISTANCELEAGUE.org

Directions:

From I-10 take Piedras off ramp, turn North to Yandell, turn West for 1 block. The building is on the South side of the one-way stret.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: none   Nearest Bus Stop: Five Points Bus terminal, 2 minute walk

Last updated on January 4, 2009