EAST PALO ALTO, October 29, 2007 – Despite increases in revenue for non-profit organizations in East Palo Alto, city statistics indicate that more money does not necessarily equal more progress.
East Palo Alto resident and long time community activist Maria Perez said that since the 90s, she has seen money “pouring” into East Palo Alto but [...]
PALO ALTO, Oct 26, 2007 - Some days, he went out walking through the streets to find his story. He met Iraqis who told him their stories and painted a picture of what life was like in their city. Now, he says, that is no longer the case.
Those were the early days of the war [...]
EAST PALO ALTO, October 22, 2007 - For the first time in three years, the East Palo Alto City Council plans to increase spending on youth and community services.
On Nov. 6, city council members are expected to vote on budget revisions that will boost the Children, Youth, and Family Fund (CYSFF). The anticipated revision plans [...]
EAST PALO ALTO, October 15, 2007 - The East Palo Alto redevelopment plan adopted Oct.16 could cause several non-profit agencies to relocate their programs.
The Ravenswood Family Health Center (RFHC), Nuestra Casa, El Concilio Emergency Services and One East Palo Alto are located in the so-called Ravenswood Business District now falls under the purview of the [...]
PALO ALTO, Oct. 9, 2007 - This past July as Abdullah Gul campaigned for the presidency of Turkey, he faced great opposition from Turkish secularists who protested loudly against the headscarf worn by his wife, Hayrunnisa. They feared that her headcovering indicated a break from Turkish traditions of secular government and a move towards Islamic [...]
EAST PALO ALTO, October 8, 2007 – The East Palo Alto City Council voted 3-1 at its Oct. 2 meeting to authorize the city manager to negotiate the terms of a sublease agreement with the YMCA for use of 1,500 square feet to be used for community programs.
Current negotiations involve the specific details of the [...]