Assistance League of Southwest Washington

06/25/2026

There is nothing quite like hearing directly from the students we serve through our Operation School Bell® program.

These handwritten notes remind us why we do what we do. Every kind word, drawing, and heartfelt message is a reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in a child's life.

Thank you to the students who took the time to share their gratitude. Your notes brought smiles to our faces and warmth to our hearts.

To learn more about Operation School Bell: https://alswwa.org/operation-school-bell/

If you would like to help us continue making a difference, please consider making a donation. https://alswwa.org/donate/

06/24/2026

Summer meals programs provide an important lifeline for many local children. We're happy to share some additional resources and encourage you to pass it along to those that might benefit.

https://vansd.org/summer-meals-for-students-and-families-2026/

Summer meals will be available for students thanks to our community partners.

06/23/2026

We're sharing this important resource to help ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals all summer long. Please help spread the word to families who may benefit.

Battle Ground Public Schools is serving free lunch to kids and teens 18 and under starting June 15 — no school enrollment required.

Free summer meals will be served at CAM Academy for all kids age 18 and under!

⭐June 15 through August 20 (except for July 1-3). All meals must be consumed onsite. Check out our website to see the menu and nutrition info.

📍CAM Academy, 406 NW 5th Ave.,
Battle Ground, WA 98604.

🕛11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

06/23/2026

Supporting children means helping connect families with resources they need. We're sharing this information in hopes it reaches those who can benefit from free summer meals programs. Please spread the word.

Any child ages 1 to 18 can get free breakfast and lunch this summer through Evergreen Public Schools — no district enrollment required. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/evergreen-public-schools-will-offer-free-summer-meals-to-children/

06/22/2026

The seasons may change, but our commitment remains the same.

Every day, Assistance League of Southwest Washington works to help children and families build confidence, stability, and opportunity through our community-based programs.

As we welcome the first day of summer, we're grateful for the difference our volunteers, donors, and community partners make in the lives of our neighbors.

Together, we're creating sunnier tomorrows. Have a great summer! 😎

If you would like to make someone's day a little brighter, please consider making a donation at https://alswwa.org/donate/.

06/19/2026

As part of Camas Days Hometown Festival and its' Kids Parade, Assistance League of Southwest Washington (ALSW) is hosting a Kids Book Drive in collaboration with the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce and Bookish, a community-focused bookstore and cafe in Camas.

For the month of July, Bookish has graciously offered to take 20% off any children's books purchased in and donated at their store July 1-31.

Books should be:

♦ For kids ages 1-5 years of age
♦ Seasonal & general themed books are welcome (no specific holiday themed books)
♦ New or gently used

We have 4 drop off locations available to make it easy:

♦ Bookish on NE Everett Street in Camas
♦ Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce on NE 4th Avenue
♦ Riverview Bank on NE 3rd Avenue in Camas - THANKS RIVERVIEW BANK!
♦ ALSW’s table at the Camas Days Kids Parade on Friday, July 24 in front of City Hall at 4th & Franklin

Books collected by ALSW will be donated to Strive Northwest, a nonprofit that delivers innovative programs for children and adults in our community to become more self-reliant through therapeutic, educational, and employment services.

06/17/2026

Unaccompanied youth are widely recognized as a high-need population and are often undercounted, as many avoid shelters and formal support systems. To better reach these students, Assistance League of Southwest Washington partners with the Unaccompanied Youth Coordinator for Evergreen Public Schools. They respond directly to urgent needs, such as clothing, hygiene supplies, bedding, food, and household items and personally delivers them to students across 5 middle schools and 2 high schools.

If you would like to support our efforts in helping unaccompanied youth in Southwest Washington, please visit our website to make a donation. https://alswwa.org/donate/

06/12/2026

Assistance League of Southwest Washington is excited to once again partner with the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce for the Kids Parade on Friday, July 24, as part of the 50th Annual Camas Days Hometown Festival celebration.

Kids Parade lineup and costume judging begin at 11:30 a.m. in front of City Hall at 4th & Franklin, with the parade stepping off at 12:15 p.m. This year’s Camas Days theme is “Celebrating 50 Years of Camas Days and 250 Years of America.”



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06/11/2026

Pride Month reminds us that strong communities are built through acceptance, compassion, and action. Thanks to our volunteers and supporters, ALSW helps provide clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, and other essentials to youth who need them most, including unhoused or unaccompanied minors and kids in foster care. Together, we're helping create a community where every young person feels supported.



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06/10/2026

Public schools in Clark County, Washington estimate nearly 3,000 students are unhoused - living in shelters, cars, motels, outdoors, or temporarily staying with other families after losing stable housing. After hearing firsthand accounts from Family Resource Coordinators at Vancouver Public Schools, Assistance League of Southwest Washington recognized an opportunity to help. Beginning with a modest effort and a vision for growth, we launched Bags of Basics to support these teens in a meaningful way.

If you would like to join us in supporting local students, please consider making a donation. https://alswwa.org/donate/