ABOUT ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF LOS ALTOS

Assistance League of Los Altos is a nonprofit, nonsectarian volunteer organization that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based Philanthropic Programs.  The Costume Bank is staffed by the volunteer members of Assistance League of Los Altos. Being a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, financial contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law and maybe sent to 169 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022.   Please come and join this wonderful organization, new members are always welcomed. For information please contact us at the number above or via email.

PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS:

H.O.M.E (Housing of Medical Emergencies)
The Flora Lamson Hewlett Apartments so named after receiving a sizable grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to build a 42-unit apartment complex on Stanford University Medical Center property.  It was completed in September 1987. H.O.M.E. houses patients and their caregivers undergoing tests or treatment at Stanford University Medical Center. H.O.M.E is serving the community immensely with high occupancy and affordable housing for those in need.

OPERATION SCHOOL BELL®

• Foster Care Enrichment Program: Partnering with EMQ Families First Foster Care and Adoption Services to enrich the lives of foster care children in the community.
  
  
• Backpacks: Several hundred backpacks are filled each year with school supplies for children in need by our chapter volunteers.
  

100+ YEARS OF FASHION
Priceless vintage clothing presented in fashion shows at senior centers, nursing homes and convalescent centers.

HUG-A-BEAR
Cuddly Teddy Bears are given to trauma and cancer patients at local hospitals and H.O.M.E residents..

ASSISTEENS®
Auxiliary involves local 7th through 12th grades students in community service.