A great way to help EMQ raise funds for a variety of children's programs is to become a volunteer at one of our auxiliaries.

These organized and motivated groups of volunteers demonstrate excellent leadership in coordinating major fundraising projects for the sole benefit of EMQ FamiliesFirst. They provide a broad base of community support as they raise annual funds for EMQ's services and programs. We recognize the superlative efforts of these volunteers who contribute time and effort to help children & families.

• EMQ Guild / Happy Dragon Thrift Shop
  The EMQ Guild which operates the Happy Dragon Thrift Shop began in 1958 after a group of ladies organized a rummage sale and with the proceeds opened up a thrift shop. The Happy Dragon provides a double service to the community as it recycles quality goods and is a thriving fundraising business.
  
  The Happy Dragon Thrift Shop
  245 West Main Street
  Los Gatos, CA 95030
  (408) 354-4072
  
  
• The Almaden League of EMQ /
  The Unicorn Thrift Shop
  The Unicorn Thrift Shop has tripled its square footage since it was established in 1993. Almaden League of EMQ has continually surpassed all expectations and succeeded in developing sound business practices that have sustained a successful retail outlet.
  
  The Unicorn Thrift Shop
  1181 Redmond Avenue
  San Jose, CA 95120
  (408) 997-9188
  
  
• EMQ Junior Auxiliary / The Butter Paddle Gift Shop
  Since 1934, the Junior Auxiliary of EMQ has been serving the needs of children - originally for the Home of Benevolence, which is now EMQ. During World War II, these ladies used their own ration tickets to provide cake for the children. In 1967, the Butter Paddle was opened as an on-going fundraising project to help children.
  
  The Butter Paddle
  14510 Big Basin Way
  Saratoga, CA 95070
  (408) 867-1678
  www.butterpaddle.com
  
  
• EMQ Volunteers Inspiring People (VIP) League
  The VIP League hosts a special annual event to raise funds for Addiction Prevention Services to benefit children in Santa Clara County by working with schools and providing services to all students. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Darren DeMonsi, Development Manager at (408) 364-4058 or ddemonsi@emq.org.