ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SANTA MONICA

Programs

1. Student support and campershipStudent Support (Operation School Bell) includes three philanthropies: Eye exams and glasses for needy children and youth, through Optometric Options; 83 students received this service.Emergency clothing is provided for students in the Santa Monica - Malibu and Los Angeles School Districts. Emergency clothing includes underwear, socks, t-shirts, sweatpants and sweatshirts which will serve about 400 studneds. This year shoes were provided for 206 students.Backpacks and school supplies were provided for 486 needy students at local elementary, middle and high schools at the beginning of the school year. An additional 220 students received hygiene kits.CampershipA total of 236 students attended either summer or winter sleep-away camp. Each student received a duffel bag that included a sleeping bag and hygiene kit.

   $180,431 spent
   50% of program spending

2. ScholarshipsScholarships are awarded to a number of high school students depending upon funds available and financial need. Students may attend academic or trade schools. The counselors at Santa Monica High School, Olympic High School and Santa Monica College assist in identifying students in need and the Scholarship Committee of ALSM selects those to receive this funding. In addition, some funds are set aside for homeless and/or foster youth. Scholarships continue up to four years, as long as the student is in school. This was provided for 39 students for a total of $107,400.

   $118,799 spentof which $107,400 as grants
   33% of program spending

3. Community Outreach and SupportCommunity Outreach includes donations on a one-time basis, usually in response to an emergency or unique opportunity. Community Outreach provided:Funds to the Village Nation Program to register and transport 50 bussed-in Palisades High School students unable to stay after school for college preparatory classes to a conference at the University of California, Santa Barbara.21 Halloween costumes for the Venice Community Center.82 Prom clothing for seniors at Santa Monica High School.Twenty-six boxes of books to the Salvation Army.60 Books for the Palisades Library, destroyed during the recent fires.Community Support provides resources to ongoing non-profit community partners. It has several projects:Upward Bound House received furnishings for use in 4 apartments in their housing for families transitioning from homelessness.The Westside Food Bank received a cash donation that secured about 80,000 meals.Growing Side by Side, a non-profit corporation providing support for families of neuro-diverse youth, received a donation that covered the cost of 75 families participation.Two non-profit organizations- Bresee Foundation and St. Joseph Center received…

   $59,303 spent
   17% of program spending

The 3 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $358,533.