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Operation School Bell Turning Back-to-School Stresses Into Student Successes

By Hillary Jade Fevrier

While our should inquire panat volunteer@ demicalphx.org. A inspired back volunteer can to school hustle expect, among in 2020 might other things, include extra to assist the quantities of hand students on sanitizer and face the Delivering masks, there is Dreams Bus in no suppressing finding approprithe excitement ate styles and of the impending Image courtesy of the Assistance League of Phoenix sizes to suit their academic year. The Delivering Dreams Bus serves over 8,000 children annually. needs, as well Students from as to see plenty preschoolers to seniors look forward mately 8,500 students every year, and of smiling faces and grateful hearts. to that first day of school outfit, the the numbers are growing. Donations are always accepted and smell of the unmarred spiral noteIf the support in the form of clothcan be directed to www.alphx.org/ books, and the stiffness of the zippers ing and supplies wasn’t enough, donate. School administrators who on a brand new backpack. UnforOperation School Bell has more up its wish to offer the benefits of the Delivtunately, in the background of most sleeves. The Delivering Dreams Buses, ering Dreams Buses to their students people’s shopping excitement, there mobile units that bring the services should contact the Assistance League are some families for whom this time of Operation School Bell right to the of Phoenix directly. of year is more a cause of stress than schools of the recipients, are the best The Savior said, “Suffer little chilcelebration. part of the operation. dren, and forbid them not, to come

Herbert Hoover said, “Children Selected students board the Bus and unto me: for of such is the kingdom are our most valuable resource.” If are assisted by volunteers in the selecof heaven.” There is no work more we really agree with that, then we tion and fitting of a bundle of items, important than the work we do to care must take an interest in the children including: two bottoms, three tops, six for and protect our children. The Asin our community. The Assistance pairs of socks, six pairs of underwear, sistance League of Phoenix is a true League of Phoenix is a nonprofit a sweatshirt, a belt, a pair of shoes and advocate for the success of the rising organization that truly invests in a personalized health kit full of hygeneration. The Assistance League of youth in this valley. The Assistance giene items. Three well-known patrons Phoenix and the Delivering Dreams League’s Operation School Bell prosponsor the three Buses: The Arizona Buses invites children to come to vides children in need of assistance Diamondbacks, Fiesta Bowl Charities them, showing true Christian dedicawith clothing and supplies, helping and Phoenix Rotary 100. Operation tion to success of these little ones. relieve some of the pressure at this School Bell also has a brick and mortar https://www.assistanceleague.org/ particularly busy time of year. Operalocation in Sunnyslope. east-valley/philanthropic-programs/ tion School Bell reaches approxiVolunteers are always needed and operation-school-bell/

Mesa Arizona Temple

101 S. LeSueur, Mesa, AZ, 852014

(480) 833-1211 Temple Closed During Renovation

For an excellent source of updated info regarding renovation work, visit Mesa Temple Construction on Facebook.

Gilbert Arizona Temple

3301 S. Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85297

(480) 822-5000 LIMITED OPERATIONS AS OF MAY 18: Phase 1: Temple Open For Living Sealings Only—

Based on First Presidency direction, this temple has resumed limited operations. At this time, only husband-and-wife living sealings are being performed for members who have already received their endowment. Sealings will be performed by appointment only and limited to couples residing in a designated geographic area. For these sealings, the temple will have minimal staff and the number of guests will be limited. At this time, appointments may only be scheduled several weeks in advance. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to the temple using the link below and include the names of the couple, desired sealing date, phone numbers, and the best time to contact you. All government guidelines will be observed, including regulations related to travel, gatherings, sanitization, and safety. All patron housing, cafeteria, and clothing services remain closed. Please check https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples regularly for updates.

Phoenix Arizona Temple

5220 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, AZ 85310

(623) 474-9500 LIMITED OPERATIONS AS OF MAY 18: Phase 1: Temple Open For Living Sealings Only—

Based on First Presidency direction, this temple has resumed limited operations. At this time, only husband-and-wife living sealings are being performed for members who have already received their endowment. Sealings will be performed by appointment only and limited to couples residing in a designated geographic area. For these sealings, the temple will have minimal staff and the number of guests will be limited. At this time, appointments may only be scheduled several weeks in advance. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to the temple using the link below and include the names of the couple, desired sealing date, phone numbers, and the best time to contact you. All government guidelines will be observed, including regulations related to travel, gatherings, sanitization, and safety. All patron housing, cafeteria, and clothing services remain closed. Please check https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples regularly for updates.Thursday, 31 December (Limited Hours)