PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
All of our services are free-of-charge.
Attain Academic Success
WHO?The free after-school program is open to any students aged five to 18 in East Palo Alto or East Menlo Park who are low-income or qualify for free-and-reduced lunch. Around 10 to 15 students attend annually.
WHAT?● Intensive reading program● Academic tutoring and peer mentoring● Cultural enrichment activities● Guided community service events● Nutritious meals or snacks● Pick-up and drop-off transportation services
See a detailed description of each of these services below.
WHEN?The program runs from mid-August to early June each school year. ● Monday: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT● Tuesday: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.● Wednesday: 1:15 - 6:00 p.m. (early release)● Thursday: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.● Friday: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (2x/month for service events)
WHERE?Programming is hosted at Belle Haven Branch Library at 413 Ivy Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Build Life-Long Memories
WHO?The free summer program is open to any students aged five to 18 in East Palo Alto or East Menlo Park who are low-income or qualify for free-and-reduced lunch. Around 20 to 25 students attend annually.
WHAT?● Intensive reading program● Cultural enrichment activities● Field trips ● Guided community service events● Nutritious meals or snacks● Pick-up and drop-off transportation services
Compared to the after-school program, the summer program focuses more on outdoors activities and cultural enrichment. See a detailed description of each of these services below.
WHEN?The program runs from mid-June to mid-August, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE?Programming is hosted at Belle Haven Branch Library at 413 Ivy Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Any field trips or cultural enrichment activities are hosted in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Accept a Helping Hand
WHO?Other than working with students, we also support family and community members in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park in social service enrollment. This includes parents, guardians, relatives, and siblings of students.
WHAT?● Securing affordable housing● Enrolling in unemployment benefits● Taking a parent to their driver's license test● Navigating the Child Protective Services system● Accessing health insurance benefits
See a detailed description of family support services below.
WHEN?Offered year-round on an as-needed basis due to direct requests
WHERE?East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park of San Mateo County, CA
ALL SERVICES
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