We offer academic and emotional support to low-income youth in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park, CA.

Reading Program Socioemotional Learning Community Service • Family Support Cultural Enrichment and More!

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LOCATION

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We serve East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park of San Mateo County, CA. We currently host programming at Belle Haven Branch Library in Menlo Park.

TARGET POPULATION

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We serve students aged five to 18 who are low-income or qualify for free and reduced lunch. Most of our youth are Hispanic and come from single-parent households. We work most closely with the Ravenswood City School District in East Palo Alto.

MISSION

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We aim to increase students' English Language Arts grades to meet state standards, strengthen their communication skills and emotional intelligence, and widen their worldview through cultural enrichment activities.

OUR STORY

Lauren's House was founded by an East Palo Alto native to serve her hometown. We offer education services and community support to bolster San Mateo County youth.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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VOLUNTEER

Meet and network with service-oriented people. Gain life experience. Find meaning in serving local youth.

TESTIMONIALS

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Parent

"This program does a lot of good for the community. The program has a summer program, and the kids had a great time. They rode bikes. They did some educational stuff and then they also went on field trips to Stanford's campus, the movie theater, the water park, [and] Great America. The kids had a great time - highly recommend!"

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Youth Participant

"Lauren’s House is a really great program! I’ve gone [to] them since I was a child. The founder (Monique Graves) has helped me in many ways such as homework and even getting me a job. The program helps a lot when you need help with many things [and] even little things. She helps you learn and understand things."

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Volunteer

"I manage Lauren's House social media [accounts] and volunteer with the students. It is such a welcoming and supportive environment. The director deeply cares about all the students, and we go on so many fun adventures."

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Parent

"So thankful for this program. It has helped my daughter improve in her math and reading skills. Monique is such a blessing! She doesn’t give up on my daughter even on rough days. Honestly, it’s the best program that I have put my daughter in! Thanks Monique for showing up on a Saturday to support Jaylah on her performance!"

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Parent

"Aleah loves going to Lauren's House. She has experienced the snow and learned how to ride a bike with Lauren's House! The kids love Monique."

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Parent

"If it wasn’t for Lauren’s House, I would’ve been completely lost, trying to find a better support system for my child as I am a single parent and always at work. It becomes very complicated to assess my child fully. I am very thankful for having Monique by us to help - she is a huge blessing, more like family. Where I don’t show up, she shows out! We love Lauren’s House!"

AWARDS

We are incredibly proud of the progress we have made since 2009!

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“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver."Maya Angelou

UPCOMING EVENTS

CONTACT US

Thank you for reaching out to Lauren's House! We appreciate your interest and will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. 

Address

MailingP.O. Box 51853 Palo Alto, CA 94303
Program LocationBelle Haven Branch Library413 Ivy DriveMenlo Park, CA 94025

Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3 - 6 PMWednesday: 1:10 - 6 PM

Phone

650.630.0222

Email

General Inquiriesgro.esuohsnerual%40ofni
Executive Director | Monique Gravesgro.esuohsnerual%40oec
Grant Writer | Isabel Ting gro.esuohsnerual%40tlebasi
Strategy | Victoria Liugro.esuohsnerual%40airotciv

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