My Nonprofit Reviews

Our program has been assisting families by attending Operation School Bell, Assistance League of Norman, for many years now. It is always a seamless event, and the volunteers are so receptive and kind to the "at-promise" youth that I accompany each year. The AL continues to update the look and feel of the waiting area and offer great new reading selections for grades K-12! The biggest takeaways are the boost in self-esteem that my students have after visiting OSB and how they look ready to learn on the days that follow. In addition, to the students getting fully outfitted during our visits, I also get to witness them using their social skills in the community! #win-win

Stefanie

I have an extensive history of taking students to Operation School Bell (OSB) for hygiene and clothing items. Mostly, I find all of the volunteers to be very pleasant and attuned to student needs. I have never had a student report a negative experience with the agency or personnel.

In addition, there's always a great selection of on trend items which in turn makes our students feel more included in their school communities. Our students are always so excited! Many of them wear items away from the visit or change as soon as possible. Our student population experiences various types of risk factors that make shopping simply out of reach to them. I cannot emphasize what a resource OSB is to our students.

Lastly, I witness a change in the depth of the relationship I gain from taking my students to OSB. I get doubly rewarded by seeing their smiles on the day of the visit and for facilitating them getting basic needs (clothing/shoes/hygiene/books and lovies) met in a way that other adults in their life cannot.

I am team OSB,
Stefanie