If you have some free time and want to get the "feel good" feeling, consider volunteering for Assistance League of Los Altos. Their major fundraising is through Costume Bank and the proceeds go towards needy people in Santa Clara County. There are many volunteering opportunities, including working in the Costume Bank, sewing, preparing bags with baby items for poor families, helping with vintage sales and/or vintage fashion shows, getting involved in HOME (Housing for Medical Emergencies) located by Stanford Hospital, which is for patients and their families who are out of area and need a place to stay at highly reduced rates while getting their medical treatment (for cancer, organ transplant, etc.). There is a very minimal commitment and many volunteering opportunities. And the people are fun to work with! read more

Costume Bank of Los Altos has a wide range of costumes and accessories for your needs. Whether it is a noble or peasant costume for a Renaissance Faire, a scary costume for Halloween, a bunny costume for Easter, a Santa Claus costume for Christmas, costumes for class reports, school productions, cruises, or a special costume for that special party, Costume Bank has them all! And most important, all proceeds from Costume Bank go towards philanthropic programs that Assistance League of Los Altos supports. read more