Non-profits YCS and Anamatangi Polynesian Voices, working on the nonpartisan People’s Poll Initiative to Get Out the Vote, organized Nightmare on Vote Street. Nightmare on Vote Street is more than just a fun Halloween-inspired gathering; it’s a nonpartisan, civic engagement event designed to bring together the youth of East Palo Alto, youth-focused nonprofit organizations, and…

This upcoming election is a historic one. We are now less than 24 hours away from election day. Most of the news is focused on the Presidential election. There is no doubt that the Presidential election will have a greater impact on the country, but the local election will have a direct impact on your…

Voting is not just a right; it’s a crucial part of East Palo Alto’s legacy. At the EPA Community Archive, we’re committed to continuing the tradition of voter education and engagement. We recognize the immense value of every single vote and urge you to harness that power in the upcoming election on November 5, 2024….

Election 2024 – Less Than 4 Weeks To Go! As we countdown to the election, it’s time to ask: Are you ready? Do you have a plan to cast your vote? If you think your vote doesn’t count, think again! The Power Of Each Vote Did you know that East Palo Alto became a city…

The East Palo Alto Tee-Ball Pitching Machine had its annual October fundraiser in Las Vegas.  The weekend included a hospitality event on Friday night, October 18, a golf tournament and dinner dance on Saturday, October 19, and a picnic in the park on October 20. Many Ravenswood High School alumni attend to support the non-profit…

On September 24th, the East Palo Alto Community Archive proudly presented: EPA to the World! Featuring Special Guest Zakiya Carr Johnson. EPA to the World! is an inspiring event series hosted by the East Palo Alto Community Archive that shines a spotlight on our local changemakers who are driving meaningful impact beyond our community. With…

We were there!!! The EPA Community Archive joined other local nonprofits and the City’s Community Services Department for the first East Palo Alto Family Day 2024 event. The event, held on Saturday, June 8 th at Bell Street Park, featured children’s activities and a showing of the movie Bob Marley: One Love.  This event was…

The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) recently convened two listening sessions: a face-to-face meeting on September 12 at Bloomhouse on Pulgas Avenue in East Palo Alto and a virtual meeting on September 15. Both meetings brought together SUHSD officials, East Palo Alto Community Archive staff and the alumni of the now defunct Ravenswood High…

On November 8, 2023, the East Palo Alto Community Archive (EPACA) was hosted by Stanford’s Haas Center For Public Service in a meeting to which several departments and programs that may have an interest in EPACA’s work were invited. The Haas Center for Public Service has, since 1985, inspired the Stanford University community to ‘realize…

On September 13, representatives of black-owned businesses from throughout the County of San Mateo attended a Black Business Summit held in East Palo Alto at the Bloomhouse Center.    The East Palo Alto Community Archive was invited to set up an information table as well as to display some of its collections. ‘’We were very happy…