EPA Facts
What Year did East Palo Alto individuals and organizations establish the East Palo Alto Community Farmer’s Market
2008, the farmer's market still continues today on Wednesdays from May to November
What year did BCM start?
1983, In 1983 three students from Menlo Park Presbyterian commit to establish a ministry-oriented Christian community in East Palo Alto.
What fellowship started in 1988?
It High School Fellowship started in 1988 and soon after went on on a mission trip to a Tijuana orphanage, served the homeless in Los Angeles, and tutored younger children.
Where did the first summer tutoring begin?
In 1986 the first summer tutoring program has children waiting outside the Oakwood basement for the doors to open
In 2010 how many residents in East Palo Alto lived below poverty levels?
21%, it has now decreased to 18% of residents live under the poverty level of $18,385.
When was BCM's first Celebration of Ministry?
In 1991, 500 people attend BCM’s first Celebration of Ministry at EPA Community Church
Which program works to help teens find summer jobs ?
TeenWorks debuts as a school-year program for springing from summer Junior High jobs. Some of the students even received high school credits for several courses in TeenWorks. In 2006 it hosted a Soul Food Dinner and Dance Extravaganza.
What partnership helped grow the After School Tutoring?
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship (ALCF) partnered with After School Tutoring and moved to their Saratoga facility.
What Educational Center has been one of the many successes in East Palo Alto?
Cooley Landing, it is equipped with rooms, water fountains, general storage, and projection capabilities for presentations. The facility is currently used for rentals and is configured as a multi-function community room with exhibits that reflect the City's history and culture.
First Summer Opportunities Fair informs students about education, summer job opportunities and work programs
KidSmart is an after school tutoring program that supports the academic and social development of the children of our community. At BCM, youth are surrounded by a caring and safe environment in which they can reach their full potential.
What year did violence drop in EPA?
By 2017, violent crime had dropped more than 60% from 1990 levels and murders had fallen from 42 in 1992 to 1 in 2017
How many high school students are currently tutoring elementary aged students?
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What program gives unique technology access to teens?
Create Studios is a series of programs which engage middle school students through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) activities.