Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Thrift Shops

Mission: Assistance league of eugene is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to providing programs which enhance the quality of life in our community.

Programs: Operation school bell- provides school-appropriate clothing to students in grades k-8 with verified financial need in two eugene school districts. About 1,700 students are served annualy.

childrens' dental center-provides dental services to low income children in eight lane county school districts. Dental services are donated by local dental practitioners. Approximately 450 children are served annually.

food pantry provides supplemental weekend food during the school year to families of children who are participating in the reduced and free lunch program in the eugene school district.

hug a bear-provides stuffed bears to the eugene police department and other agencies to give to individuals in stressful situations. Welcome basket-provides cleaning supplies and other sundries to low income families and veterans moving into transitional housing. Oregon heritage-gives presentations to area children about the oregon trail and pioneer life at the lane co. Historical museum. Caring and sharing-offers fellowship and music to residents in long-term care facilities. Operation bookshelf transports library books to shut-ins and makes donations to the library to purchase large print books.