The Woodlands Charities Present Assistance League With $25,000 Check After Fundraising Events

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- After two fundraising events, The Woodlands Charities presented the money they raised to Assistance League of Montgomery County on Monday.

The Woodlands Charities held two fundraising events; Chef Showdown in May and Into the Woods Halloween Party in October. Through the events, The Woodlands Charities raised $25,000 to go to the Assistance League's Operation School Bell. The funds raised are enough to buy new clothes for 250 school children.

'The two events we had were so much fun and it was awesome knowing that everything we were doing was going to help kids in our community,' Chairwoman Beverly Haak said. 'It was so rewarding taking the money to the Assistance League during their meeting and seeing all the good the organization is doing.'

The program began in 1988. That year the Assistance League clothed 33 children. Today, Operation School Bell serves all six school districts in the county with over 4,000 students receiving new schools annually.

'Operation School Bell is just one of the programs that the Assistance League has that makes a difference in the community,' Director and Co-founder Amy Milstead said. 'We chose to support this particular program, because when we were learning about it, it touched our hearts.'

Operation School Bell allows students to pick out their clothes from JCPenney, Walmart, Kohl's and Burlington through partnerships. The Assistance League also donates new school books and hosts literacy events.

'Letting the kids pick out their new clothes gives the children a whole new sense of confidence,' Director and Co-Founder Nina Marino said. 'Some of the kids have never had anything new or been able to choose what they wear. Amazingly, every $100 donated to Assistance League clothes a child for a year.'

After Tropical Storm Imelda, many local families were left with nothing. The Assistance League aided during this time to help replace the clothes children had lost during the flooding. The organization clothed 478 students and spent $47,775 in the weeks following the storm.

'Assistance League is thrilled to receive this year’s award from The Woodlands Charities,' President of Assistance League Judy Love said. 'We appreciate all of their hard work on our behalf.'

After the first of the year, The Woodlands Charities will be gearing up for a new year of fundraising for Montgomery County non-profits. Organizations that are interested in applying can learn more about The Woodlands Charities, visit https://www.thewoodlandscharities.org/.

'We're excited for next year,' Co-Founder and Director James Stilwell said. 'We've had some great charities apply to be our beneficiaries for 2020. It's going to be a great year for fundraising.'

About The Woodlands Charities
The Woodlands Charities is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization founded in 2017 by Nina Marino, Amy Milstead and James Stilwell. These community leaders pooled their vast experience and formed the organization with a vision to hold fund-raisers and bring awareness for selected Montgomery County charities. Follow The Woodlands Charities on Facebook @TheWoodlandsCharities,INC. and on Instagram @thewoodlandscharities.
To learn more about the Assistance League Montgomery County and Operation School Bell, visit www.assistanceleague.org/montgomery-county/