Threads 2 Thrive

Threads 2 Thrive provides new clothing, health supplies, books, and other essential items to local K-12 students in need.

For many children, this may be the first time they’ve had a new pair of shoes, a warm jacket, or a toothbrush of their very own. Teachers often share that new clothing has a remarkable ability to boost self-esteem, encourage regular school attendance, and enhance academic performance. By offering these essential items, Threads 2 Thrive helps remove barriers to learning and ensures that every child has the opportunity to feel confident and supported in their educational journey.

Milestone

Threads 2 Thrive

More than 60,000 students in our community have been clothed over the 30-year history of Threads 2 Thrive (formally know as Operation School Bell).

Each Elementary Student Receives

three shirts
two pairs of pants
a warm top
winter gloves, hats, and scarf
six pairs of underwear
six pairs of socks
a pair of shoes
hygiene kit
a book of their choice

Each Middle and High School Student Receives a Target Voucher for $150 and Gets to Go Shopping for:

school clothes
shoes
hygiene items
professional clothin for internships
clothing for enrollment at Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies
clothing necessary for participation in band or choir

Thank You

Notes of Appreciation

Attending Operation School Bell not only helps relieve some of the financial burden for our entire family, it gives my 7-year-old daughter a sense of independence to be allowed to choose what she likes to wear.

…this program has been helpful in boosting student confidence by decreasing the social issues related to wearing the right clothes.

Making A Difference

Bringing Bright Smiles to Students

Threads 2 Thrive provides a positive relational experience as well as a resource of new clothing which are factors that build resilience for students at risk.” – A local school counselor