Assistance League Of Klamath Basin

Programs: In klamath basin, the operation school bell program provides appropriate school clothing, shoes, hats, gloves and hygiene kits for k thru 12 students in need of help purchasing clothing. The schools are located in the klamath falls city school district, the klamath falls county school district and the tulelake elementary and middle/high schools located in northern california. In 2017-18, approximately 825 students were clothed. As part of this program, eleven high schools received two $100. 00 clothing certificates for graduating seniors needing financial assistance to purchase appropriate graduation clothing and clothing used when applying for a job. Our chapter works closely with the schools that are responsible for selecting the students in need of financial assistance for purchasing clothing. Each year, award winning books are distributed to all k-12 schools participating in our operation school bell program. In addition, these books are given in the county library. The award winning books are selected as follows: for elementary schools: the newbery medal is awarded annually by the association for library service to children, a division of the american library association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. For elementary schools: the caldecott medal is awarded annually by the association for library service to children [a division of the american library association], to the artist of the most distinguished american picture book for children. For middle schools: the young reader's choice award, the books are selected by vote of school children in the pacific northwest, administered by the pacific northwest library association. For high schools: the pacific northwest library association award is selected by members of the association

project usa program our chapter coordinates with elementary schools to paint or repaint maps of the united states of america on the school playgrounds. These maps are used for educational purposes. We provide special paint, paint brushes, rollers, misc. Paint tools, and a large stencil outlining the map of the united states of america and the individual states. Painting is done by chapter volunteers, school staff, businesses, students and parents of students.

families in crisis: as part of our philanthropic programs, we provide disposable diapers, wipes, hygiene items, bus tokens, and books to the families in crisis center located in klamath falls. Holiday treats, blankets and gifts are also given.