Our Programs support education and self-reliance, while fostering a sense of connection and belonging.
Education
Improving childhood literacy
Increasing school engagement
Encouraging post-high school education
Self-Reliance
Raising social and emotional confidence
Encouraging good nutrition despite scarce resources
Increasing earning potential
Community
Enriching the sense of home and family
Strengthening the local workforce
Demonstrating compassion
Need Exists in DuPage County
25.1% of students are eligible for free lunch
8.1% is the child food insecurity rate
10,054 families are below the poverty line
8.9% of the population has trouble speaking English
28.4% of households speak a language other than English in the home
43.6% of renting households are rent-burdened (spending more than 30% of monthly income on rent)
22.11% of households have incomes of less than $50,000
The poverty line for a family of four is $30,000
Program Results
Over 10,000 students in 47 schools received clothing they needed for school, improving attendance, self-esteem, and participation.
Operation School Bell® - early reading
525 students read a book with an Assistance League volunteer and was able to take the new book home to build their own library
new start
291 sets of essential kitchen equipment provided to individuals and families moving from homelessness to independent living
664 people were supported
Market value of each set of kitchen equipment $825
scholars support
5 scholarships awarded to College of DuPage students demonstrating financial need and working toward completion of a degree or certificate
Scholarship value is $2,500
Community Outreach
Developed initially to respond to the unprecedented needs created by COVID
Each year funds are allocated to quickly provide support in emergency situations
