Assistance League of the Eastside

What Assistance League of the Eastside does

Assistance League of the Eastside is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington. It operates as a local chapter under the national Assistance League umbrella (EIN 91-1723025) and serves children, survivors of violence, families, and adults facing hardship across the Eastside communities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish, Bothell, Kenmore, Newcastle, and Woodinville. The chapter runs six core programs: Operation School Bell® (clothing, backpacks, and school supplies for students in need), Assault Survivor Kits® (dignity-restoring essentials for assault survivors), Community Outreach & Volunteer Engagement, Starting Over Support, Help4Homeless, and Women Inspired Network. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary through school district and shelter partnerships, principally with Lake Washington School District.

The business model is grant and donation funded rather than commercial. Revenue streams comprise individual donations (including a $12.50/month recurring tier called Friends of Operation School Bell), corporate sponsorships tied to fundraising events, grant funding, and event-based revenue from the Holiday Home Tour, Operation School Bell 5K, and Through the Looking Glass Gala. Reported impact metrics include 3,700+ lives impacted annually, 10,000+ volunteer member hours contributed, and 294 donors, sponsors, partners, and grantors supporting operations. Paid headcount is 16 employees; service delivery is overwhelmingly volunteer-driven.

There is no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed software product, and no AI/ML capability. Operations rely on standard volunteer coordination and donor management tooling (DonorPerfect for online giving forms, LeagueLink for chapter management). The chapter holds two registered trademarks (Operation School Bell® and Assault Survivor Kits®) and operates with third-party nonprofit accountability credentials (Charity Navigator, Give.org, Candid, Great Nonprofits). Geographic scope is regional and confined to the Eastside of the Puget Sound.

Name

Assistance League of the Eastside

Legal name

Assistance League of the Eastside

Website

https://aleastside.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Assistance League of the Eastside is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 in Redmond, Washington, serving children, survivors of violence, families, and adults facing hardship across Eastside communities through six programs including Operation School Bell® and Assault Survivor Kits®.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Community volunteer programs
• Nonprofit social services
• Charitable assistance programs
• School supply assistance
• Victim support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals. Monthly giving program Friends of Operation School Bell at $12.50/month. General donations and annual giving campaigns.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors supporting programs and events including Holiday Home Tour, Gala, and Operation School Bell 5K.
3. Grants: Funding from grantors supporting community programs and operations.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from community events including Holiday Home Tour, Through the Looking Glass Gala, and Operation School Bell 5K.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Assistance League of the Eastside is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides clothing, school supplies, essential items, and support services to children and adults facing hardship or violence in Eastside Washington communities. Programs include Operation School Bell, Assault Survivor Kits, Community Outreach & Volunteer Engagement, Starting Over Support, Help4Homeless, and Women Inspired Network, funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Assistance League of the Eastside is a volunteer-powered nonprofit organization that operates as a portfolio of community service programs rather than a technology product. The organization offers six core community programs: Operation School Bell (providing clothing and school supplies to students), Assault Survivor Kits (supporting assault survivors), Community Outreach & Volunteer Engagement, Starting Over Support, Help4Homeless, and Women Inspired Network. These programs are complemented by fundraising events including the Holiday Home Tour, Operation School Bell 5K, and the Through the Looking Glass Gala. The Friends of Operation School Bell monthly donor program enables ongoing support at $12.50/month. The organization served 3,700+ individuals last year with 10,000+ volunteer member hours, focusing on children and adults facing hardship or violence in the Eastside communities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish, Bothell, Kenmore, Newcastle, and Woodinville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Operation School Bell: Program providing clothing, school supplies, and essential items to local students in need.
• Assault Survivor Kits
• Community Outreach & Volunteer Engagement
• Starting Over Support
• Help4Homeless
• Women Inspired Network

Products and services

• Operation School Bell® Provides clothing, school supplies, backpacks, and essential items to local students in need (referred via partner schools such as Lake Washington School District), helping them arrive at school confident and prepared to succeed academically.
• Assault Survivor Kits® Provides essential items and support to survivors of assault, helping restore dignity during difficult times. Delivered through partner shelters and community organizations.
• Community Outreach & Volunteer Engagement Connects volunteers with opportunities to support families and community members facing hardship through flexible engagement options, contributing to the organization's 10,000+ annual volunteer member hours.
• Starting Over Support Provides assistance to individuals and families starting over after experiencing hardship or violence, offering essential items and support services delivered via partner community organizations.
• Help4Homeless Provides support and essential items to homeless individuals and families in the Eastside community, delivered through partnerships with local shelters and social service providers.
• Women Inspired Network A network supporting women facing challenges, providing resources and community connection to help them succeed.
• Friends of Operation School Bell Monthly recurring donor program (subscription at $12.50/month) where donors provide ongoing support for local children needing school essentials through the Operation School Bell program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,700+ lives impacted annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lake Washington School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational partner providing access to students in need. School district staff identify and refer students to Operation School Bell program. Former recipients and district staff serve as program champions and advocates.
• Community Organizations and ShelterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local shelters and social service organizations to deliver Help4Homeless, Starting Over Support, and Women Inspired Network programs to adults and families facing hardship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Assistance League of Portland: Another Assistance League chapter in the Pacific Northwest with the same program portfolio and volunteer model. Operates in a different but demographically similar market, providing a useful benchmark for chapter-level performance.
• YWCA of King County: Major regional nonprofit addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and women's empowerment — directly overlapping the Eastside chapter's Assault Survivor Kits, Women Inspired Network, and Help4Homeless programs in the same King County service area.
• Assistance League of Seattle: Sister chapter of the same national Assistance League network serving the Seattle metro area. Operates the same signature programs (Operation School Bell, Assault Survivor Kits) with the same volunteer-powered, community-service model — the most directly comparable peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@assistanceleagueoftheeasts6838
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61574045250193
• Instagraminstagram.com/assistanceleagueeastside
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/assistance-league-of-the-eastside

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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