A Better Way Foundation
A Better Way Foundation is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to mentor, motivate and uplift troubled and at-risk youth of East Palo Alto.
Our mentoring program provides youth participants with direct access to adult role models as well as life-skills building blocks , access to internship opportunities while teaching and coaching them to set goals and objectives for their lives so they can be successful. Contact/Contacto:
Franklin Matthews, 1586 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (707) 479-2867, franklin@abetterwayfoundation.com
Acterra
Acterra was formed in 2000 by the merger of two of the region's most respected and effective environmental organizations: the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation (founded in 1970) and Bay Area Action (formed in 1990). Our long history of innovation and partnership enables us to draw on the wisdom and experience of two generations of environmental leaders. Contact/Contacto:
3921 East Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 962-9876
Barbara A. Mouton Multicultural Wellness Center
Contact/Contacto:
East Palo Alto Sanitary District 2nd Floor 901 Weeks st., East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 330-7462, (650) 644-0550
Bayshore Christian Ministries
Bayshore Christian Ministries provides a variety of programming for youth in 1st through 12th grades including after school tutoring, workshops, outings, Bible studies, middle and high school youth ministries, academic summer programs, parent workshops, college scholarships, summer internships for college students, and jobs for local high school students. Stop by to find out more information! Contact/Contacto:
Pastor Clifton Bennett, 1001 Beech Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 327-1139, (650) 327-4329, information@bayshore.org
Boys And Girls Club Of The Peninsula
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula is a place where youth are welcome every day during the after school hours and summer days. We offer a number of programs, activities and educational opportunities our three locations in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City. Contact/Contacto:
401 Pierce Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 646-6140, (650) 322-9042
Moldaw-Zaffaroni Clubhouse
After-school and summer programs for youth ages 6-18 include recreation, sports, academics, Waterford literacy tutoring, Intel Computer Clubhouse, teen nights, College Bound, homework support and moreAges 6 - 18. Fee: Contact organization. To Signup: Contact organization.
Center for a New Generation at EPA Academy
After-school and summer programs offered for EPA Academy students include KidzLit reading program, KidzMath math program, visual and performing arts, homework support, sports and recreation and more.Grade 9 - 12. Fee: none. To Signup: Contact organization.
BUILD
BUILD is a four-year entrepreneurship-focused college preparation program whose mission is to provide real-world entrepreneurial experience that empowers youth from under-resourced communities to excel in education, lead in their communities, and succeed professionally.
To date, BUILD has served over 1,000 students directly, recruited over 350 mentors and other volunteers, and impacted thousands more indirectly. 100% of BUILD seniors graduate high school and are accepted to college. Contact/Contacto:
Rey Faustino, 2197 East Bayshore Road, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 543-4762, (650) 543-4775, rey@build.org
BUILD Youth Business Incubator
BUILD students in the Youth Business Incubator start and run their own businesses and regularly have sales bazaars to sell their products to the community. Fee: FREE.
Built to Last Collaborative
The Built to Last Collaborative will provide Sequoia district high school students from the Ravenswood district (East Palo Alto/east Menlo Park communities) with a program of trained academic coaching who will be campus based providing coordination, mentoring, tutoring and tutors, supplemented by other volunteer support, to work toward high school graduation. Contact/Contacto:
Gail Ortega, 100 Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 330-2259, gail.ortega@gmail.com
Canopy
Canopy is a non-profit urban forest organization that engages and educates the community in the planting and care of trees and the importance of the urban forest for the urban environment.
Canopy's East Palo Alto Tree Initiative planted and cared for over 1,000 trees in East Palo Alto. These trees will clean the air, cool the busy streets and create a safer, greener city. Contact/Contacto:
Sharon Kelly, Program Director, 3921 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 964-6110, (650) 964-6173, sharon@canopy.org
Trees For East Palo Alto Initiative
The Trees for East Palo Alto Initiative aims to:
* Plant 1,000 public trees in EPA before 2010
* Provide three years of follow-up care
* Engage and educate residents children, youth and adults. Fee: none. To Signup: Contact organization.
Cinco de Mayo in East Palo Alto
Sponsored every year by Comité Latino. For more information call (650) 380-4987. Contact/Contacto:
no address provided, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 380-4987
City of East Palo Alto
Mission Statement:
To provide for children, youth and their families, residing in East Palo Alto and closely allied neighboring communities, opportunities to grow and develop physically, socially, emotionally and academically through the provision of sports, leisure, and other developmental activities.
Contact/Contacto:
Pamela Reliford, 2277 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 853-5907, (650) 853-5928, preliford@cityofepa.org
E-PAY-AC
City of East Palo Alto values the ideas and opinions of its youth and under the direction Community Services please join the East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council by calling 650/853-5907. Fee: FREE. To Signup: Call Community Services at 650/853-5907.
Drumming Class
City of East Palo alto offers a performing arts program through a grant from the Federal Department of Education. The program is also in collaboration with the Ravenswood City School District. Fee: FREE except for rental. To Signup: Cesar Chavez School.
City Anniversary Celebration
28th City of East Palo Alto Anniversary Celebration
Updated: April 1, 2011
Incorporated July 1, 1983, the City of East Palo Alto will celebrate the city’s 28th anniversary on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Befitting this important milestone in the city’s history, a parade and festival are planned.
Listed below is just a taste of what residents and visitors can expect; as the date gets closer, more details will emerge, so check back often to see what’s in store for this grand celebration. Better yet, sign up for the city’s free weekly e-newsletter, and we will send the event information to you!
. All Ages. Fee: TBD. To Signup: 2277 University Avenue, East Palo Alto.
City of East Palo Alto Streets Alive! Float
Be Part Of The City Off East Palo Streets Alive Float! Promoting Health & Safety. This year's theme is “Thinking Green, Feeling Lean, & Playing Safe". Which means bikers, skaters, skateboarders and razors are welcome to join our float if you are wearing a helmet and if you are under age 18 we have a signed permission slip turned into the Community Services Office from a parent or legal guardian before on the day of the event. To participate just download parade registration form and turn it in to: Community Services, 2277 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303.
Get your workout clothes NOW! Then, JOIN US on at Edison Brentwood School, 2086 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto, starting at 10:00am until noon. The Parade starts promptly at 11:00am, but takes 1 hour or less to fully leave the staging area to reach our destiny at Cesar Chavez School. Pick out your favorite sport, put on your fitness outfit or bring your bike, razor, skates or feet (IF YOU DO RIDE, EVERYONE MUST WEAR A HELMET! OR YOU CAN’T PARTICIPATE.). Make a space for yourself once we get started.
Play to the crowd! Have Fun!
Let us know what you are coming as. Don't have a costume, volunteer to carry one of our signs or flags!
Everyone. Fee: free. To Signup: http://www.ci.east-palo-alto.ca.us/community/specialevents.html.
Coming Soon! Mobile RecCorps Program
EPA Mobile RecCorps is a program that identify, train & deploy teens aged 15-18 into isolated neighborhoods to run free activities for youth. It is leadership training, job skills developmentSchool-age. Fee: Free. To Signup: Coming Soon!!.
East Palo Alto College Fair
High school students and their parents. Fee: free. To Signup: no advance registration.
UN Association Film Festival
The 11th Annual United Nations Film Festival runs from October 19-26 with an evening in East Palo Alto on Tuesday, October 21.teens and adults. Fee: to be announced. To Signup: see website for tickets.
Clubhouse 101
Clubhouse 101 is a newly remodeled and re-opened venue that has multiple uses. This facility incudes a large meeting space, lounge area, kitchen and dining area with pool tables and large flat screened TV's, as well as a DJ area upstairs. This space currently holds a capacity of about 700 people and is ideally used for social gantherings for adults and children of the community of East Palo Alto. This facility is available for rent for profit and non profit events. Contact/Contacto:
Atlas Moore, 2470 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 921-8929, atlasjams@yahoo.com
Collard Greens Cultural Festival
Contact/Contacto:
Nobantu Ankoanda, EdD, P.O. Box 50714, Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 323-5861, NAnkoanda@aol.com
Collard Greens Cultural Festival 2009
The notion of a Collard Greens Festival in East Palo Alto was created by Shule Mandela Academy in 1998. The eventl is a fundraiser primarily to provide quality education for African American children.all ages. Fee: details to follow. To Signup: No sign up for attendees, details for vendors to follow..
Collective Roots
Contact/Contacto:
Wolfram Alderson, 1286 Runnymede Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94114, (650) 324-2769, wolfram@collectiveroots.org
College Track
Contact/Contacto:
Sharifa Wilson, 1877 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 614-4875, (650) 614-4879, sharifa@collegetrack.org
After School, College Preparatory Program
From the summer before high school through college graduation. Fee: none. To Signup: Contact organization.
Community Development Institute (CDI)
CDI's mission is to develop well-trained leaders; to support and nurture community-based organizations, public agencies, and businesses to promote community self-determination and sustainability.
Since 1979 CDI has assisted more than 1,000 organizations throughout the country in improving governance and program delivery, provided leadership training to over 1,200 youth and serves as the fiscal sponsor for more than a dozen community-based Bay Area organizations. Contact/Contacto:
321 Bell Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, 510.763.4120, 510.763.5851
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLSEPA) provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in East Palo Alto and the surrounding community. Our practice areas include housing, immigration, general civil litigation, and anti-predatory lending.
To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 650-326-6440. To volunteer, please send an email to volunteer@clsepa.org. Contact/Contacto:
Candice Greenburg, 2117 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 326-6440, (650) 326-9722, info@clsepa.org
Immigration Clinics
Immigration attorneys and Stanford Law Students are available for free comprehensive immigration consultations. Community Legal Service can take on many of the cases or assist with referals for othe Fee: Free Consultations. To Signup: Call (650) 326-6440 for an Appointment.
Community Trust Credit Union of East Palo Alto
Contact/Contacto:
Maria Chavez, 1836 Bay Rd. Ste.B, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 838-9141, (650) 838-9098
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Contact/Contacto:
1421 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 325-9543
Don Edwards Nature Center
Contact/Contacto:
Don Edwards, 9500 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560, (510) 792-0222
East Palo Alto - Belle Haven Chamber of Commerce
Contact/Contacto:
P.O. Box 50519, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 482-9711, info@epabhchamber.org
TriCity Mixer
TriCity Mixer - Palo Alto, Menlo Park and East Palo Alto Chambers of Commerce are joining together to bring you an elegant evening filled with business to business networking. Fee: $10 - Member or Non-Member.
East Palo Alto Academy
East Palo Alto Academy, a K-12 school serving the East Palo Alto community from two campuses, is operated by Stanford New Schools (SNS), a non-profit organization, formed in collaboration with the Stanford University School of Education to develop and sustain small, innovative, high-performing public schools in underserved communities. Contact/Contacto:
Amy Yuen (Stanford School of Education), 485 Lasuen Mall, #103, Stanford, CA 94305-3096, (650) 724-9440, (650) 725-7412, amy.yuen@stanford.edu
East Palo Alto Apostolic Assembly Church
We are community of Christians exalting the name of Christ Jesus in the East Palo Alto area and surrounding cities with authentic worship music and practical Biblical messages for all ages. Contact/Contacto:
Pastor, Joe Prado, 721 Donohoe Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, info@apostolicepa.org
East Palo Alto Babe Ruth Baseball
Baseball: 13 - 15 year olds. Boys and girls welcomed. Competitive team sport. All practices at Castano School. All games in Belmont and San Mateo. Transportation provided if necessary.Español:
BEISBOL: Jovenes entre 13 - 15 años de edad. Barones y hembras bienvenido(as). Deporte de equipo competitivo. Todos los practicas al escuela Castano. Todos los jueges en Belmont o San Mateo. Transportacion provido. Contact/Contacto:
Marcia Perez, 2358 Menalto Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (415) 297-6009, (650) 324-3107, marciaiperez@cs.com
Baseball/Beisbol Rejistracion
Baseball: 13 - 15 year olds. Boys and girls welcomed. Competitive team sport. All practices at Castano School. All games in Belmont and San Mateo. Transportation provided if necessary. Fee: $125. To Signup: Call Marcia at (415) 297-6009 or Coach Luna at (650) 799-3085.Español:
BEISBOL: Jovenes entre 13 - 15 años de edad. Barones y hembras bienvenido(as). Deporte de equipo competitivo. Todos los practicas al escuela Castano. Todos los jueges en Belmont o San Mateo. Transportacion provido. Honorario: $125
East Palo Alto Boxing Club
Contact/Contacto:
2528 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 630-0213, epaboxingclub@yahoo.com
East Palo Alto Center for Community Media
The East Palo Alto Center for Community Media exists to further the vision of an East Palo Alto that is informed, connected, involved, secure and empowered. The EPA Center provides East Palo Alto residents with up-to-date news and information affecting their community.
As a hub of communications for East Palo Alto, the EPA Center operates "EPA Today," the only local newspaper; maintains the epatoday.org web site; and will be establishing a television division, the East Palo Alto Media Annex. Contact/Contacto:
Henrietta Burroughs, 650-327-5846 ext311, 321 Bell Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 327-5846, (650) 327-4430, EPAMedia@aol.com
East Palo Alto Children's Day Committee
Contact/Contacto:
Jennifer Jackson, 2265 Oakwood Drive, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 324.8487, (650) 329.8748, jennifer_jackson@earthlink.net
East Palo Alto Community
Contact/Contacto:
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Feeding the Homeless
adults. Fee: none. To Signup: none.
East Palo Alto Community Counseling Center
Contact/Contacto:
2415 University A ve, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 363-4030, kacarr@co.sanmateo.ca.us
East palo Alto Community farmers Market
A chance to change the food system. Created for people to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Contact/Contacto:
Wolfram Alderson, Collective Roots Direc, 1425 Bay Road at St. Francis of Assisi Church, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 324-2769, info@CollectiveRoots.org
East Palo Alto Family YMCA
Contact/Contacto:
Michael Davidson, 550 Bell Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 328-9622, (650) 687-5380
Basketball
Youth Basketball for children ages 5-14. Fee: $35(Members) $45 (Non-Members. To Signup: Contact Bruce Powell @ EPA - YMCA.
Yoga
Introduction to Yoga Fee: $$. To Signup: Front Desk.
TaiChi
Introduction to TaiChi Fee: $$. To Signup: Front Desk.
Teen Fitness Center
Our Teen Fitness Center boasts the latest equipment in interactive fitness entertainment
Fee: Membership. To Signup: Front Desk.
Teen Center
The Spot Teen Center gives teens a place to call their own, a chance to connect with adults who care about them Fee: Membership. To Signup: Front Desk.
Climbing Wall
The Reid Sanders Climbing Wall at the Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA is the ideal learning environment for first time climbers of all ages Fee: Membership. To Signup: Front Desk.
Kids Club
Fee: Membership. To Signup: Front Desk.
BAM High Energy Dance Class
Fee: Membership. To Signup: Front Desk.
Tae Kwon Do
Fee: Membership. To Signup: Front Desk.
LEED Gold Unveiling and Celebration
Join us for the East Palo Alto Family YMCA LEED Gold Unveiling and Celebration - Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Fee: no fee.
Youth Basketball League/Baloncesto Juvenil
Fee: depends on family income.
East Palo Alto Free Community Shuttles Program
The shuttle provides commuters with an easy connection to the Palo Alto Transit hub, allowing connections to cities between San Francisco
and San Jose. The shuttle picks up passengers throughout the city on designated routes. Routes and schedule for the Free Shuttle can be found on the web at http://caltrain.com/shuttles_sc.html. Contact/Contacto:
City of East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
East Palo Alto Junior Giants T-Ball and Pitching Machine
East Palo Alto is a volunteer run league. Since it's inception in 1992, the league has grown to include 9 teams,105 young participants and 15 coaches. The program promotes the awareness of the Old Negro League whom teams played from the late 1800's through the early 1960's. Contact/Contacto:
Ray Askew, 1, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (408) 515-7489, raskew2571@att.net
East Palo Alto Kids Foundation
The East Palo Alto Kids Foundation (EPAK) is a community-based, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to promote educational opportunities and academic success for students in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park.
We provide educator micro grants directly to teachers and sponsored project grants that significantly impact the learning environment for more than just one classroom of students. Contact/Contacto:
Laura Roberts, Board President, P.O. Box 50542, Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 852-9398, info@epak.org
East Palo Alto Library
The San Mateo County Library is comprised of 12 community libraries in the following 11 cities and towns: Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside. The Library also serves the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County.
A program of the Library is the QUEST Learning Center, offered free to all students in grades 3 - 5 as part of the East Palo Alto Library's mission to educate children. Contact/Contacto:
2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 321-7712
East Palo Alto Library July 2011/Biblioteca de East Palo Alto - Eventos en Julio
East Palo Alto Library July Eventsall ages. Fee: Gratis. To Signup: none.Español:
Biblioteca de East Palo Alto - Eventos en Juliotodas edades Honorario: Gratis A inscribir: nada
East Palo Alto Merchant
EPAMA proudly represents, educates and promotes success in the retail business community. Through membership, a wide range of services are offered including professional development programs, legislative representation, economic development efforts as well as retail industry promotion and discounted business servicesEspañol:
EPAMA con orgullo representa, educa y promueve el éxito en el comercio minorista comunidad. A través de la afiliación, una amplia gama de servicios que se ofrecen incluidos los programas de desarrollo profesional, la representación legislativa, los esfuerzos de desarrollo económico, así como fomento de la industria minorista y los servicios a las empresas con descuento. Contact/Contacto:
Rafik Shuman, 2398 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 346-7543, epama@live.com
East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy
East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy is a college preparatory high school dedicated to preparing all students for acceptance and success at the 4-year college or university of their choice. Our mission is to equip our students with the academic skills, behaviors, habits, and character necessary for success in college and beyond. EPAPA is open to all students and is part of Aspire Public Schools, a network of charter schools that provides college prep education to underserved students in California. Contact/Contacto:
Mike Berman, 1848 C Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 325-1460, (650) 289-0553, michael.berman@epapa.org
East Palo Alto Police Department
Vision: Community Policing is the whole East Palo Alto community working in partnership with trust, mutual respect, and highest regard for human dignity, to create a safe and family friendly environment.
Mission: The East Palo Alto Police Department is committed to providing effective police service for the community through professional, courteous and responsible service. Contact/Contacto:
141 Demeter Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 853-3160, (650) 853-3106
September 2008 Beat Meetings
Beat meetings are an opportunity for residents in each of the City's four beats to meet with the police officers from their beat area to discuss any issues of concern. Fee: no charge.
November 2008 Beat Meetings
youth and adults. Fee: free. To Signup: none.
December 2008 Beat Meeting Schedule
Fee: none.
February Beat Meeting Schedule
Fee: none.
March 2010 Beat Meeting Schedule
Fee: none.
April 2010 Beat Meeting Schedule
Fee: None.
East Palo Alto Razorbacks Rugby
Contact/Contacto:
dave@eparugby.org, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 642-4751, dave@eparugby.org
East Palo Alto Regional Backyard Gardener Network
Contact/Contacto:
David Kane, PO Box 50784, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 324-2769, (650) 324-2769, david@collectiveroots.org
East Palo Alto Senior Center
The EPA Senior Center provides complete meals at mid-day; as well as social, intellectual and physical activities, nutrition education and the opportunity to volunteer at a variety of fulfilling assignments.The Senior Center is making a difference in the lives of the elderly. Contact/Contacto:
no contanct name, 560 Bell Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 329-5900
East Palo Alto Teen Home
Contact/Contacto:
2265 Oakwood Dr, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 324-8487
Contact/Contacto:
Dave Higaki, Executive Director, Department of Athletics, Stanford, CA 94305, (650) 725-4450, (650) 724-7083, goepatt@mac.com
EPA Tennis & Tutoring Program Information
Through partnerships with families, schools, and the local communities, EPATT promotes leadership, discipline, hard work and excellence among the 100 K-12 students. More details at www.epatt.org.K - 12. Fee: none. To Signup: Contact organization.
East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council (EPA-YAC)
Contact/Contacto:
Pam Reliford, 2277 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 853-5907, (650) 853-5928, preliford@cityofepa.org
East Palo Alto Youth Court
The East Palo Alto Youth Court is a community-based diversion program to assist young people who are charged with the commission of a minor offense in East Palo Alto, California, to make amends through a community-based diversion program and to provide services to enable young people to develop the skills and motivation to make constructive contributions to society in the future. Contact/Contacto:
Leeor Neta, street address info needed, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (415) 516-0225, leeor@epayouthcourt.org
East Palo Alto Youth Sports (Football)
The East Palo Alto Warriors is a nonprofit Youth Football and Cheerleaders organization that has served the youth and their families for over 35 years in the cities of East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park. Football players boys and girls ages 6-14 and cheerleaders ages 4-14 Contact/Contacto:
Sherrod Smith, P.O. Box 50818, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 814-7192, (650) 859-2079, sherrod.smith@sri.com
Ecumenical Hunger Program
Since 1975, the Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) has assisted local families and individuals who are experiencing economic and personal hardship. EHP's resources and services sustain our neighbors in the community through immediate crises and help them to regain stability and independence. If you would like to make a donation, volunteer, need assistance, or know of someone who does,especially during this holiday season, please call us at 650-323-7781! Contact/Contacto:
Fanny Williams, 2411 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 323-7781, (650) 833-0371, info@ehpcares.org
El Concilio de San Mateo
El Concilio is a non-profit coalition of organizations and individuals committed to improving the quality of life for Latinos by increasing leadership, education, and employment opportunities, and access to quality and appropriate health care in San Mateo County. Contact/Contacto:
Ortensia Lopez, Executive Director, 1419 Burlingame Ave. Suite N., Burlingame, CA 94010, (650) 373-1080, (650) 373-1090, or10sia@aol.com
Emergency Services Partnership
all ages. Fee: none. To Signup: Contact organization.
EPA CAN DO
Contact/Contacto:
Robert Jones, 236 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 473-9838, (650) 473-0913, epacando@epacando.org
Foreclosure Workshops
Topics discussed include: - realities of current real estate market - working with lenders to modify your loans - legal issues in foreclosure - rebuilding your credit - forelcosure timelineadults. Fee: Free. To Signup: Registration preferred but drop-ins are welcome. Contact EPA CAN DO at 650-473-9838 or epacando@epacando.org.
EPA.net
EPA.net trains and hires youth and young adults from East Palo Alto to create web and video products for paying clients. Youth also manage the www.epa.net community website. Contact/Contacto:
Michael Levin, 2411 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-6405, (650) 322-6405, levin@epa.net
EPACT Education Fund
Contact/Contacto:
William Byron Webster, P.O. Box 50142, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-9725, wbw@stanford.edu
Regular Monthly Meeting
The aim is to mobilize and assist tenants to defend the rights of the tenant community in East Palo Alto, prevent unlawful evictions, and ensure affordable, safe safe, and habitable living conditions.adults. Fee: none. To Signup: none.
Family Center on O'Keefe Street
The Family Center serves children, youth and families who live on E. O'Keefe Street and the surrounding neighborhood. Our mission is to share God's transforming love in our neighborhood by building relationships, sharing resources, and inviting people to become part of God's family.
Some of our key programs and services are after-school tutoring and homework assistance, Bible Clubs, Adult English classes, summer day camp, internships for youth and young adults, mentoring, and family support. Contact/Contacto:
Susan Martin, 360 E. O'Keefe St. #10, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 380-4442, (650) 380-4442, susan@okeefefamilycenter.org
Family Connections
Contact/Contacto:
Renee Zimmerman, P.O. Box 358, San Carlos, CA 94070, (650) 369-6467, (650) 261-0981, director@familyconnections.org
Feldman Lab at Stanford University
We are conducting a research project at Stanford University that studies language development and other academic skills in children/adolescents. So far over 100 kids have gone through this study, and both kids and parents tend to enjoy their participation. There are four 1-2 hour sessions scheduled at their convenience, and the child earns $50 cash for each session. Contact/Contacto:
Eliana Lee, 300 Pasteur Drive, Grant Building, S-204, Stanford, CA 94305, (650) 498-7690, (650) 725-7724, esolee@stanford.edu
Paid participation in Stanford research
100+ kids have participated. There are four 1-2 hour sessions scheduled at your convenience, and the child earns $50 cash for each session.Ages 9-16. Fee: Free. To Signup: Please contact esolee@stanford.edu or call 650-498-7690.
Fellowship of Faith
The Fellowship of Faith was developed as a means of bringing the faith community together to gain a unified voice on issues that affect our community and helping to bring about lasting change in East Palo Alto.
For the past several years the Fellowship has been hosting monthly meetings of over 60 faith-based leaders and leading initiatives on critical community issues. Contact/Contacto:
Rolando Zeledon, ., East Palo Alto, CA 94303, rolando@bayshore.org
For Youth by Youth
For Youth By Youth offers a new community of healing and hope for young people suffering from chronic trauma. Our youth are in crisis due to experienced and witnessed violence in the home and on the streets. We help them eliminate violence from within their own lives and their community by walking them through a multi-stop healing process. Contact/Contacto:
Heather Starnes, 2161, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (510) 772-8917, (510) 772-8917, sondanse@gmail.com
Foundation for a College Education
Español:
Nuestra misión es aumentar el número de estudiantes de color que persiguen una licenciatura proporcionando el apoyo necesario y servicios para prepararlos para el colegio. El FCE apunta a estudiantes talentosos de color que son de ingresos bajos, aquellos que son primeros en sus familias en asistir a la universidad, y aquellos con la experiencia de enseñanza superior limitada. FCE es un programa completamente gratis. Contact/Contacto:
Joyce L. Latu, 2160 Euclid Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-5048, (650) 327-9977, info@collegefoundation.org
FCE Community Forum
Co-sponsored by the Stanford University School of Education, this event will feature a conversation between Cornel West and Miriam Rivera, on the topic "Access, Success, Impact: How low-income students of color succeed in college and beyond."All ages. Fee: $5 Students, $15 General. To Signup: Go to stanfordtickets.org for more information and to buy tickets..
Founders Education Fund
Produces musical events and promotes the showing of films associated with honoring the Founding Period in American history especially the Founding Fathers, with special emphasis on President George Washington. Videos honoring George Washington are usually shown on The Community Media Center for Presidents Day and Independence Day. Contact/Contacto:
William Byron Webster, P.O. Box 50142, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-9725, wbw@stanford.edu
Free At Last
Free at Last, a community-based receovery agency in East Palo Alto, offers a full range of services from street outreach and intervention to bilingual substance abuse. Contact/Contacto:
none, 1796 bay road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 462-6999, (650) 462-1055
FreedomArts
Contact/Contacto:
William Byron Webster, P.O. Box 50142, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-9725, wbw@stanford.edu
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY)
Fresh Lifelines for Youth helps teens in trouble learn to make healthy decisions. The organization provides at-risk and disadvantaged youth with vital information regarding the decisions they make in their lives. We provide well-trained mentors who listen. And FLY gives its graduates the opportunity to advance to a leadership program where they use their knowledge and skills to give back to their communities.
Contact/Contacto:
Aila Malik, 568 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035, (408) 263-2630, info@flyprogram.org
Gardens Neighborhood Association
Contact/Contacto:
Dennis Parker, ., East Palo Alto, CA 94303, wisteria423@yahoo.com
Girls Club of the Mid-Peninsula
The Girls Club has been providing a positive, nurturing and safe after-school and summer environment to East Palo Alto, CA and East Menlo Park, CA girls 6-13 yrs since 1969. Contact/Contacto:
none, 2400 Ralmar Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-0543, girlsclub2000@hotmail.com
Girls to Women
Contact/Contacto:
Patricia Foster, 1070 Beech Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, girls2women@gmail.com
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco
Contact/Contacto:
Tina Duong, 690 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063, (650) 568-7331, tduong@habitatgsf.org
Hope Technology School
Hope Technology School provides an exceptional K-8 learning experience for typical and special needs children in a fully inclusive, technology-rich environment. Contact/Contacto:
Nina Ponterio, 2525 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 565-8391, nponterio@drsreimbursement.com
House of Bigger Girls
A local setting for house concerts where a small audience hears an artist in the intimate space of a home as an alternative for both musician and listener to commercial nightclubs. Contact/Contacto:
1, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 323-0334, houseofbiggergirls@yahoo.com
House Concert Series
House Concerts are informal settings for a small audience to hear an artist in the intimate space of a home as an alternative to commercial nightclubs for both musician and listener .
Fee: $10 - proceeds go to musicians.
Projects K.E.Y.S., Inc
Project K.E.Y.S., Inc. which was created to help at risk youth, homeless and formerly incarcerated people in the communities of East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park and beyond in their plight to become wholesome and productive people.
Hot Meal Program:
Each Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30-6:30pm
Tutoring Program:
Each Monday 4:30-5:30pm, Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm,
Friday 4:30-5:30pm year round
Contact/Contacto:
JobTrain - Adult Classes
Contact/Contacto:
Ruben Avelar, 1200 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 330.6400, (650) 330.6401, ravekar@jobtrainworks.org
Acute Care Nurse Assistant Training
Fee: $150.00 (can be waived). To Signup: Come to JobTrain to register.
Medical Office Assistant Training
To develop skills that will lead to job opportunities in medical field. Entry requirements: HS Grad or equiv. One year relevant work experience as an office or administrative assistant preferred. Fee: None. To Signup: Come to JobTrain.
Computer Service/Telecom Technician Training
Attain skills in servicing computers to repair common computer problems and train to work as telecom installer and technician to work with cable, fiber optics and wireless installation. Fee: None. To Signup: Come to Job Train.
Culinary Arts Training
Attain skills in food prep, cooking techniques, knife handling, food safety/sanitation, operating a commercial kitchen, catering, nutrition, and presentation. Training in management fundamentals. Fee: None. To Signup: Registration at Job Train.
Restaurant Server Training
Basic and intermediate service skills: hands on experience in public restaurant with reception and service; point of sales computer systems training; being supervised and supervisiong others. Fee: None. To Signup: Registration at JobTrain.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Attain skills in: professional communication, patient care, infection control, vital signs, long term & rehabilatation care, emergency care, and prep for state exam for certification. No convictions. Fee: None. To Signup: Registration at JobTrain.
Project Build
Intro to Construction/Environmental Training. Basic general construction skills: forklift training, networking and hazardous waste removal. Required to lift 70 lbs. must have GED for union membership Fee: None. To Signup: Registration at JobTrain.
Bi-Lingual Education/Educacion Bilingue
Beginning and intermediate classes in learning to read and write English, grammer and parts of speech. Fee: None. To Signup: Registration at JobTrain.Español:
Clases principiantes y intermedio: Aprenda a leer y escribir en ingles, gramatica y partes de la oracion. Honorario: None
Computer Literacy Workplace Computing Skills
Fundamentals of ther personal computer. Basic hardware and software: Intro to Windows OS XP, Use of Microsoft and Internet Explorer. Simple word processing and use of internet to search for jobs. Fee: None. To Signup: Registration at JobTrain.
GED - Academic Skills For Employment
Classes designed to improve reading, writing, math skills and intro to science and social studies. Students will complete coursework in preparation to take General Education Development (GED) Exam. Fee: None. To Signup: Registration at JobTrain.
Solar Training Program
Course I: Attain skills to install grid=tied photovoltaic electrical systems (solar energy panels).
Course 2: In-depth continuation of Cours 1 and additional advanced subjects in solar energy. Fee: None. To Signup: Registration at JobTrain.
JobTrain - Youth Programs
Contact/Contacto:
Kalamu Chache, 1200 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025, 650.330.6451, (650) 330-6401, kchache@jobtrainworks.org
SASSY (School After School for Successful Youth)
Vocational training program for 8th through high school students. Offering classes in Culinary Arts, Digital MultiMedia, Electronics & Fine Arts Design. Must be attending school to sign-up.Graduating 8th through 12th graders. Fee: NONE. To Signup: Register at Front Desk at JobTrain.
Juneteenth Festival
Contact/Contacto:
PATRICK BROCK, Bell St. Park, University Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 799-8563, pppp_94303@yahoo.com
KIWANIS CLUB OF THE BAYSHORE COMMUNITY
Kiwanis Club of the Bayshore Community-East Palo Alto is part of Kiwanis International, a worldwide organization dedicated to changing the world one child at a time. A community service club, the organization provides volunteers for a myriad of community based activities, most notably, the Al Julian Track Meet, a local track competition that is part of Hershey's Track and Field. The club also sponsors two youth leadership training organizations at the middle school and high school levels. Contact/Contacto:
MEDA O. OKELO, 2211 MENALTO AVENUE, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 323-4477, medaokelo@sbcglobal.net
Lauren's House 4 Positive Change Inc.
The mission of Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change is to prepare low income and or homeless youths between the ages of 7-18 in San Mateo County for success in life. We expose our clients to educational opportunities, the arts, culture and community service to demonstrate the beauty and possibility of their lives despite hardships.
Contact/Contacto:
Monique Graves, 994 Beech St., East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 630-0222, ceo@lh4pc.org
Lauren's House 4 positive Change In
Our services are available to anyone in San Mateo county that is in need of a positive academic and emotional safe haven!! Youths in San Mateo County Ages 8-18. Fee: sliding scale. To Signup: Contact Monique Graves 650-630-0222.
Lay M Low Car Club
Contact/Contacto:
2415 University Av, East Palo Alto, CA 94063, (650) 921-6031, vernalbailey@att.net
Lord's Gym & Project We Hope
Contact/Contacto:
Pastor Paul Bains, P.O. Box 50624, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 330-8002, (650) 330-8010, pbains@projectwehope.org
Sickle Cell Awareness Day
A day of education, awareness, and fellowship about the Sickle Cell Anemia.All Ages. Fee: none. To Signup: Just come.
Media Center
The Community Media Center is a not-for-profit resource where every citizen can make a difference.
Get involved and learn video production, make shows for our channels, support your local access station, join our Board of Directors, and view programs on the cable channels or our web site.
Your involvement makes the Media Center better,
stronger, and increasingly vital. Contact/Contacto:
Annie Folger, Executive Director, 900 San Antonio Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 494-8686, (650) 650-494-8386, info@midpenmedia.org
Mid Peninsula Athletic Association
Contact/Contacto:
Tyler Barker, PO Box 60545, Palo Alto, CA 94306, (650) 650-906-1954, mpaamastodons@gmail.com
MID PENINSULA MASTODON FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
Mid Peninsula Athletic Association is a new football organization. No tryouts, no weight limits! Come check us out! Boys ages 6-15. Fee: $250.00 includes uniform. To Signup: www.leaguelineup.com/mastodons.
Mural Music and Arts Project
The Mural Art Project's mission is to educate, empower and inspire youth through the arts.Employs at-risk a large art mural in their community. history through art program,history through out hip-hop Contact/Contacto:
Sonya Clark -Herrera, 425 Firsat Street Suite D, Los Altos, CA 94022, (650) 520-8061
Neighborhood Mobile Recreation Program
Contact/Contacto:
Pamela Reliford, 2277 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 853-5907, (650) 853-5928, preliford@cityofepa.org
New Creation Home Ministries
New Creation Home Ministries is a comprehensive, Christian ministry serving young mothers (ages 13-22) and located in East Palo Alto, California. We offer:
* Two Residential Programs for mothers and their children
* Weekly Parenting Classes
* Weekly Bible Studies
* Educational, vocational, emotional and spiritual support services Contact/Contacto:
Katie Fantin, 422 Hibiscus Court, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 321-3109, (650) 321-3109, info@newcreationhome.org
New Perspectives
Contact/Contacto:
1798-B Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, negrete.www@bacr.org
Northern California Urban Development
Contact/Contacto:
Keisha Woods, 1836 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 328-1870, (650) 328-1854, keisha@norcaludc.org
Nuestra Casa
Nuestra Casa is a community education organization dedicated to increasing civic participation and promoting economic self-sustainability of the Latino immigrant population of East Palo Alto and the area served by the Ravenswood City School District. Español:
Nuestra Casa es una organización de la educación de la comunidad dedicada a la participación cívica creciente y promoviendo selfsustainability económico de la población latina de inmigrante de Contralto Oriental de Palo y el área sirvió por el Distrito de la Escuela de la Ciudad de Ravenswood. Contact/Contacto:
Jose Garcia, 1798 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 330-7437, (650) 321-4532, nuestracasa@nuestracasa.org
Adult ESL Program
Regular multi-level 11-week sessions both in the morning and evening. Level 1 and 2 are provided in the morning at Green Oaks Academy and Level one and two as well as the for-credit Cañada classes.adult language program. Fee: none. To Signup: contact organization.
Parents as Leaders Program
The organization provides both basic and advanced leadership training to develop parents' understanding of their rights, duites and opportinunities for participation in their children's education. Fee: None.
One East Palo Alto (OEPA) Neighborhood Improvement Initiative
Contact/Contacto:
Faye McNair-Knox, Ph.D., 1798-B Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 330-7462, (650) 644-0550, officeadmin@1epa.org
After school program
k-8. Fee: Free. To Signup: contact organization.
Sponsored Employment Program
Fee: free.
EPA Mental Health Advisory Group (EPAMHAG)
youth and adults. Fee: free. To Signup: info to follow.
EPA Mental Health Advisory Group (EPAMHAG)
teens and adults. Fee: none. To Signup: none.
Events
Fee: free.
Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program
Contact/Contacto:
Cindy Zedeck, MA, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, (650) 725-4424, weightcontrol@lpch.org
Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program
The Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program promotes lifelong healthy eating and exercise habits for overweight children, adolescents and their families.8-12 and 13-15. Fee: Financial assistance available. To Signup: Contact Cindy Zedeck, Program Director at 650-725-4424 or visit http://pediatricweightcontrol.lpch.org.
Palo Alto Area Bar Association
Contact/Contacto:
405 Sherman Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306, (650) 326-8322
Parole Re-entry Program
Contact/Contacto:
Officer Brian Lee, 141 Demeter Street, EPA Police Department, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 853-3160, blee@cityofepa.org
Peninsula Bridge
The Peninsula Bridge Program offers academic enrichment programs for middle school students from low-income families.
Founded by parents and community members, Peninsula Bridge is making a difference in the lives of middle school students by providing programs that help them achieve academic success in high school and stay the course to college. Contact/Contacto:
Sherri Shaner, Development Director, PO Box 963, Menlo Park, CA 94026, (650) 473-9461, (650) 649-1793, info@peninsulabridge.org
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
The mission of the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) is to promote positive collaboration and active engagement by residents in the communities we serve. To accomplish this mission, PCRC trains people to communicate and solve problems together, facilitates group meetings, builds skills for public participation and, as a neutral third party, assists people in conflict to develop mutually acceptable agreements. Contact/Contacto:
1660 So. Amphlett Blvd. #219, San Mateo, CA 94402, (650) 513-0330, (650) 513-0335, info@pcrcweb.org
Peninsula Youth Sports
Contact/Contacto:
Hev Senegal, 2274 Capitol Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 669-3672, heavenlysenegal@yahoo.com
Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health Project
San Mateo Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health rpogram is to reduce the infant mortality, low birth weight, and SIDS rates in the African-American community. Provides prenatal outreach and care coordination, nursing case management, social support and parenting classes, and home visiting services. Offers support for women up to 12 months following delivery, as well as a Reclaiming Fatherhood Group and parenting support for fathers.
Contact/Contacto:
Bernestine Benton, Coordinator, 2415 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 363-7850, (650) 327-5238, prenataladvantage@co.sanmateo.ca.us
Celebrate Healthy Babies
Client appreciation and graduation ceremony.Parents & Providers. Fee: FREE. To Signup: RSVP by Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
Public Allies Silicon Valley
Public Allies is changing the face and practice of leadership in communities across the country.
Our mission is to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation.
Allies serve 10-month, paid apprenticeships at local nonprofits and participate in a rigorous and rewarding leadership development program with a diverse group of peers who are also of and working within their home community. Contact/Contacto:
600 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035, 408.586.7633, 408.586.7637, SiliconValley@publicallies.org
Q and B Athletic Association
The mission of Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change is to prepare low income and or homeless youths between the ages of 7-18 in San Mateo County for success in life. We expose our clients to educational opportunities, the arts, culture, youth development and community service to demonstrate the beauty and possibility of their lives despite hardships.
Contact/Contacto:
Monique Graves , 994 Beech St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 630-0222, ceo@qabaa.org
Quest Learning Center @ East Palo Alto Library
The Quest Learning Center is a free literacy-based tutoring program for 3rd-12th graders. Our core group of students are 3rd-5th graders from the Ravenswood City School District who are helped in the Quest area of the library; student-to-tutor ratios are 5:1 or better. Our 6th-12th graders are drop-in students who receive assistance on an as-needed basis in other areas of the library; student-to-tutor ratios are 3:1 or better. Please contact the Program Director at (650) 321-7712, ext. 226. Contact/Contacto:
Darwin Eustaquio, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 321-7712, (650) 326-8961, quest@smcl.org
Adult Volunteer Tutors Needed @ EPA Library
16 and older. Fee: Free. To Signup: Email us at quest@smcl.org or call (650) 321-7712 x226.
High School Volunteer Tutors Needed @ EPA Library
14 and older. Fee: Free. To Signup: Call (650) 321-7712 x226 or email us at quest@smcl.org.
Raíces de México
Instruction in Mexican folklore dance for children, teens and adults. Call (650) 322-1501 or email
raicesdemexico@hotmail.com for class days
and times. Contact/Contacto:
Maria Elena Varela, P.O. Box 50101, Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-1501, (650) 329-9043, raicesdemexico@hotmail.com
Folkloric Dancing/Ballet folklorico
Founded in 1980, Raíces de México provides dance instruction in Mexican folklore dance to children, teens and adults. There is no minimum age limit.
All. Fee: $125 to $245 per session. To Signup: Please call for time and location..
Ravenswood City School District
Contact/Contacto:
2160 Euclid Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 329-2800, webmaster@ravenswood.k12.ca.us
Ravenswood Education Foundation
Contact/Contacto:
Charley Scandlyn, P.O. Box 396, Menlo Park, CA 94026, (650) 450-2528, charley@ravenswoodef.org
Ravenswood Family Health Center
Contact/Contacto:
1798 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 330-7400, (650) 321-1156, rfhc-info@ravenswoodfhc.org
Ravenswood Mobile Health Clinic
The Mobile Health Clinic provides physical exams and immunizations for children, and sick visits, pregnancy tests, birth control and STD screens for children, adolescents and their parents.all ages. Fee: free. To Signup: no appointment necessary.
La Clínica Móvil de Ravenswood
todos. Fee: gratis.
Ravenswood Family Health Center Health Navigators
Our main goal is to educate our community about diabetes and other chronic diseases by targeting Latino, African American and Pacific Islander adults living in the East Bayshore Area.
Adults. Fee: free. To Signup: For more information, contact Will Cerrato at (650) 330-7470 or wcerrato@ravenswoodfhc.org.
Ravenswood Mobile Health Center
The Ravenswood Mobile Health Clinic is a licensed community health center. Two days a week the van goes to one of the Ravenswood schools and one day a week provides health care to the homeless.all ages. Fee: free. To Signup: contact RFHC for more information.
On-site mobile dental care
Fee: free. To Signup: Contact RFHC for more information.
Ravenswood Gardenkits
Gardenkits is a floracultural and agricultural research endeavor inclusive of a mission statement
to include the development and production of garden themed ornamental "office" desk-top
furniture. We also fabricate an assortment
gardening and farming educational products i.e.
pop-top plants, gardens-in-a-can, erect-a-garden kits. We advocate our historic roots in Ravenswood
California, as opposed to East Palo Alto and support numerous, community based, public and social safety programs. Contact/Contacto:
Leland Francois, P.O. Box 391132, Mountain View, CA 94039, (650) 630-1985, gardenkits@aol.com
Ravenswood Little League
Little league seasons runs from February to June for kids ages 9 - 12. All games and practices are held at Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Park in East Palo Alto. Ball players always wanted. Contact/Contacto:
Bruce C. Swain,President, rtommie@comcast.net, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 218-1344, rtommie@comcast.net
Baseball, Little League Age
Baseball for boys and girls ages 9 -12. Season runs from February to June. All games and practices are held at MLK Park in EPA.Ages 9 - 12. Fee: $75. To Signup: Contact Organization.
Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association
The Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association (RYAA) offers fun, faith-based sports program to youth of all ages and all abilities. Contact/Contacto:
Shannon Pekary, 2379 Dumbarton Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 331-0382, (650) 331-0382, info@ryaa.org
Indoor Soccer/Fútbol recreacional
RYAA indoor soccer is a fun, faith-based indoor soccer league for beginners and experienced soccer players. Games are one evening per week.Ages 4 - 18. Fee: $20. To Signup: At posted signups at Chavez gym, or online..Español:
RYAA es una liga divertida y basada en la fe, para muchachos y muchachas
edades de 4 - 18. Los participantes aprenden buen carácter y buenas habilidades del fútbol.Edades 4 - 18 Honorario: $20
Competitive Soccer/Fútbol competitivo
RYSC competitive soccer is for advanced players who are ready to play at higher levels. Teams are formed from the best players, and play against other cities in CYSA leagues. Ages 9 - 18. Fee: $210. To Signup: Please call for tryout dates.
Wrestling/Lucha clasica
RYAA will be hosting a collegiate style wrestling program February - June. Athletes will be trained to wrestle in high school wrestling programs, and will compete in tournaments in the area.Boys 6 - 16. Fee: $40. To Signup: Call (650) 331-0382, see our Web site, or come to a signup..
Flag Football/Football Americano
In cooperation with NFL Flag, RYAA is hosting an all community flag football league. The emphasis is on fun, character building, and positive coaching.Ages 5 - 17. Fee: $40. To Signup: Call (650) 331-0382, see our Web site, or come to a signup..
Summer Camps!
Join us for a summer of sports and dance camps! Tennis, bicycling, wrestling, soccer, football, basketball, ballet, jazz dance, dodgeball, volleyball, and more! Afternoons, June 28 - Aug. 6.Ages 6-14. Fee: $40/wk. To Signup: Online, or at RYAA location.
Recreational Soccer
Join us for another fantastic season of RYAA soccer. Look for signs at Cesar Chavez school for specific signup dates. Signups begin in August, and games begin in September.Ages 4-18. Fee: $40. To Signup: Signup online or at RYAA office.
Open Soccer Tournament
Signup for the all EPA 4 v 4 soccer tournament, to be held on July 31 at Cesar Chavez school. Signups begin in July. Signup at the RYAA office, on our Web site, or at our signup locations.Ages 9-18. Fee: $60 per team. To Signup: At signup dates, online, or at RYAA Office.
Reading Partners
Contact/Contacto:
Sanika Sathe, 320 Sheridan Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (408) 945-5720, sanika@readingpartners.org
Regional Events and Activities
Contact/Contacto:
Michael Levin, Posted by EPA.net, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-6405, (650) 322-6405, epaguide@epa.net
Renaissance Mid-Peninsula
Renaissance/Start Up is a nonprofit organization that provides small business training and support services to women and men throughout the Bay Area; by helping them to start or grow their own business, Renaissance/Start Up promotes lasting economic development for individuals and communities that traditionally have not had access to capital and business support. We offer training courses, workshops, one-on-one consulting and much more in English and Spanish. Contact/Contacto:
Kimberly Carlton, 1848 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 321-2193, (650) 321-1025, info@startupepa.org
San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority
In order to address community concerns regarding flooding and environmental preservation on San Francisquito Creek, the City of Palo Alto has worked with neighboring jurisdictions to create the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
The San Francisquito JPA is an agency empowered to protect and maintain the 14-mile San Francisquito Creek and its 45 square-mile watershed. The JPA was created through the adoption of a joint powers agreement by the member agencies on May 18, 1999. Contact/Contacto:
Len Materman, 1231 Hoover Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 561-4580, jpa@sfcjpa.org
San Mateo County
Contact/Contacto:
400 Harbor Blvd., Bldg. "B", Belmont, Belmont, CA 94002
Dad and Me @ the Pool
Fun time for fathers and kids at the pool. Features swim lessons, barbecue and refreshments.children and their fathers. Fee: free. To Signup: see application form.
Senior Congregate Nutrition
Contact/Contacto:
Ricardo Portillo, 560 Bell Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 688-1824
Senior Congregate Nutrition Program
Contact/Contacto:
Ricardo Portillo between 9am & 2pm, 560 Bell Street in the East Palo Alto Senior Center, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 688-1824, (650) 853-5928, rkurucz@cityofepa.org
Senior Shuttle Program
Contact/Contacto:
Salani Wendt, East Palo Alto Community, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 853-3119, (650) 853-3179, swendt@cityofepa.org
Senior Transportation
Contact/Contacto:
Pamela Reliford, 2277 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 853-5907, (650) 853-5928, preliford@cityofepa.org
Sequoia District Adult School
The Sequoia District Adult School provides a positive, life-long learning environment that encourages individual student success and responds to the needs of all participants in a diverse and changing community.Español:
Escuela para Adultos del Distrito Sequoia Contact/Contacto:
Patricia Cocconi, 3247 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 306-8866, (650) 365-2420
Sequoia Union High School District
Contact/Contacto:
480 James Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062, (650) 369-1411, (650) 306-8870
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Contact/Contacto:
Father Goode, 1425 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-2152, sfofassisi@sbcglobal.net
St. Francis of Assisi Youth Club
Contact/Contacto:
Webmaster, 1425 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-2152, webmaster@stfrancisyouthclub.org
Stanford Community Law Clinic
Contact/Contacto:
Juliet M. Brodie, 2117 University Ave., Suite A, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, 650 475.0560, jmbrodie@law.stanford.edu
Stanford Psychology Research
Stanford researchers seek a diverse group of volunteers for paid research. We conduct studies on a variety of topics. Participants like you help to make Stanford a leading academic institute. Contact/Contacto:
450 Serra Mall, Palo Alto, CA 94305, (650) 200-9993, amfoster@stanford.edu
Stanford Typhoons
Stanford Typhoons, U14 Girls Class I Soccer Team (born after July 31, 1995) are a competitive soccer team and are looking to add a motivated & skilled GOALKEEPER and FIELD PLAYERS with a love for soccer to the roster for the upcoming fall season. Contact/Contacto:
Mayfield Soccer Complex, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Stanford Typhoons, U14 Girls Soccer Team
Stanford Typhoons a Class I U14 Girls (born after July 31, 1995) are a competitive soccer team and are looking to a add motivated & skilled GOALKEEPER and FIELD PLAYERS with a love for soccer.U14 Girls Soccer Team. Fee: varies per season.
Stanford Typhoons, U14 Girls Soccer Team
Stanford Typhoon, Class 1 U14 Girls (born after July 31, 1995) - are a competitive soccer team and are looking to add a motivated & skilled GOALKEEPER and FIELD PLAYERS with a love for soccer. U14 Girls Soccer Team. Fee: varies by season.
STANFORD TYPHOONS, U15G, CLASS I TEAM
STANFORD TYPHOONS
The Stanford Typhoon are a Class I, competitive soccer team (born after July 31, 1995), and are looking to a add motivated GOALKEEPER and FIELD PLAYERS with a love for soccer to the roster for the upcoming season.
The Typhoons are coached by Ivan Bandov, we are a fun-loving group of hard-working, enthusiastic young athletes. Contact/Contacto:
Cathy or Coach Avi, Mayfield Soccer Complex, Palo Alto, CA 94306
STANFORD TYPHOONS U15 CLASS I SOCCER TEAM
The Stanford Typhoon are a Class I, competitive soccer team (born after July 31, 1995), and are looking to a add motivated GOALKEEPER & FIELD PLAYERS to the roster.U15 GIRLS SOCCER TEAM. Fee: VARIES BY SEASON. To Signup: contact team for additional info.
Stanford University School of Education
Aiming towards the ideal of enabling all people to achieve maximum benefit from their educational experiences, the Stanford University School of Education seeks to continue as a world leader in ground-breaking, cross-disciplinary inquiries that shapes educational practices, their conceptual underpinnings, and the professions that serve the enterprise.
Contact/Contacto:
Amy Yuen, Communications Manager, 485 Lasuen Mall, #103, Stanford, CA 94305-3096, (650) 724-9440, (650) 725-7412, amy.yuen@stanford.edu
Tax-Aid
Tax-Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1988 by a coalition of accountants and lawyers. Its mission is to provide free income tax preparation to low-income families throughout the Bay Area. Tax-Aid has always placed a special emphasis on increasing access to the Earned Income Credit and the Child Tax Credit. Contact/Contacto:
Kristy Koberna, 55 Second Street, Suite 1400, SF, East Palo Alto, CA 94105, (415) 963-8130, (415) 963-8130, kkoberna@kpmg.com
Young Life EPA
Contact/Contacto:
1900 Embarcadero Rd Ste 110, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3310, (650) 813-5294, (248) 869-6305
Youth Community Service (YCS)
YCS provides afterschool programs for middle school students at four schools in the Ravenswood district, based on the core values of Cesar Chavez. We provide academic support and life skills, service learning, and leadership programs. In 09-10, the schools are: James Flood, 49ers Academy at Costaño, Cesar Chavez and EPA Charter.
Contact/Contacto:
Leif Erickson. En español: 330-7447, 1798-B Bay Rd., East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 617-8961, (650) 617-8088, leif@youthcommunityservice.org
YCS Summer of Service day camp
Sign up your student for a 2-week session from 8:30 to 3:00 daily. Every day they travel to learn and serve at agencies with hunger programs, and programs serving seniors, children and local parks.Students entering grades 6 to 9.. Fee: $30/scholarships. To Signup: Register through Youth Community Service. Call us at 650-617-8960..
Youth United for Community Action (YUCA)
Contact/Contacto:
Hadiyah Daché, 2135 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 322-9165, (650) 322-1820, info@youthunited.net