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Nonprofit Assistance League of Capistrano Valley has been dedicated to serving local children for over 40 years.  Our philanthropic programs support Capistrano Valley teachers and students, and families serving at Camp Pendleton.

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Our Philanthropic Programs Address Community Needs

98%

of teachers purchase school supplies for their classrooms

26%

of CUSD children live in low income households

88%

of single mothers in college live in or near poverty

The Links to Learning philanthropy supports teachers and students by providing grants to CUSD educators

Source: newsdirect.com

Our Operation School Bell® program helps low income families with new school clothing

Source: first5oc.org

Our I.N.S.P.I.R.E. program provides financial support to single parents by granting scholarships

Source: IWPR.org

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Where shopping means giving!

Bargain Box Thrift Store

The Bargain Box Thrift Store is our main source of revenue for funding are philanthropic programs. The store is staffed and managed by our member volunteers.  Visit our thrift store page for more detail.

About Nonprofit Assistance League of Capistrano Valley

Nonprofit Assistance League of Capistrano Valley is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for over 40 years. Member volunteers are dedicated to ongoing support and a long-term presence in the community through hands-on involvement and innovative philanthropic programs. Founded in 1977, our member volunteers support children in the Capistrano Unified School District in south Orange County. In a joint program with other local Assistance League chapters, we also support families serving at Camp Pendleton Marine Base.

SUPPORT TEACHERS AND STUDENTS BY DONATING TO NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY

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Transparency & Accountability

We know that you care about how effectively your donation is being used. That’s why we show you how every dollar was spent, how you made a difference, and how grateful the students and teachers are!  We are proud to have earned the Candid GuideStar Exchange Platinum Seal of Transparency for the past three years.  Click here to view the Nonprofit Report on Assistance League of Capistrano Valley provided by GuideStar Exchange.

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