EHP was origninally structured to feed the hungry in East Palo Alto, an area once known for its violence and poverty, the organization arose from a local need to contribute to the common good and to serve to the dignity of everyone, regardless of their background. They interact on an incredibly personal level. One of the reasons this program spoke to me was because they service to the needs of everyone, including the local youth. Games, art shows and parent teacher conferences are attend by staffers due to the lack of resources and time of some parents. They celebrate the success of the children and teens and the staff encourages their development as individuals.
If citizens were interested in volunteering, duties would consist of pulling weeds. planting in the organic garden that provides fresh and organic vegetables to over 150 families and if also needed duties consist of organizing EHP’s “Clothes Closet”. With almost 200 families on the waiting list, The “Clothes Closet” gives individuals and families the opportunity to pick out clothes from a small warehouse and provides them with the opportunity to go on a waiting list in hopes of larger donations like tables, refrigerators, and desks.
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