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About EPAK
The East Palo Alto Kids Foundation (EPAK) is focused on narrowing the equality gap in eastern Menlo Park and East Palo Alto schools by providing microgrants directly to teachers.
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EPAK’s Focus
Quality education is one of the best investments we can make.
We trust the experts to know what to do…that’s why we invest in teachers. By providing grants directly to teachers, we’re helping them improve the educational experience of their students.
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EPAK Results
In 2022-2023 we awarded over $335,000 in grants.
EPAK funded over 500 separate teacher-directed projects across 12 schools in eastern Menlo Park and East Palo Alto. Twenty percent of these grants benefited special needs students.
The top three project areas funded by our grants were:
35%
Literacy Initiatives
14%
Art & Music
13%
Science
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EPAK Highlights

EPAK’s
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teachers

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for each and every one of you who contributed to our cause on #EPAKGivingTuesday!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible donors! Your support is the driving force behind EPAK ensuring that educators & students have what they need in each of their classrooms.
But that's not all! Thank you to everyone who took the time to share our mission on social media. Your efforts amplify our message- reaching more hearts and inspiring even more support for our incredible educators!
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Today is the day! Join the Giving Tuesday movement with EPAK! 🌟
This #EPAKGivingTuesday, let's make a difference together! Your support can help all of our East Palo Alto & eastern Menlo Park educators & students. Here's how you can help:
1️⃣ Donate: Every contribution counts, no matter the size! Visit to make a difference today.
2️⃣ Share the Love: Spread the word by sharing this post or tagging a friend who cares about making the world a better place. Together, we can amplify our impact!
3️⃣ Follow & Engage: Follow us on social media for updates on our initiatives and see firsthand the positive change your support brings. Your follow could inspire others to join the cause.
Let's turn #GivingTuesday into a day of generosity and kindness. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change. Thank you for being a part of something bigger than ourselves! 🌍💙
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Tomorrow is the day- #GivingTuesday is almost here!
Here is how you can support EPAK this #GivingTuesday:
1. Spread the message about #EPAKGivingTuesday by sharing our foundation, our mission, testimonies, or even our social media posts!
2. Donate directly to #EPAKGivingTuesday by using the link
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We are just ONE week away from #GivingTuesday! We hope that you will join us in supporting the incredible teachers and students in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park schools.
EPAK is excited to continue our matching challenge for Giving Tuesday this year! On Giving Tuesday we challenge our donors to match the generous support of the Ferrari Owners Charitable Foundation, who recently raised $17,000 for EPAK.
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Giving Tuesday – EPAK Foundation
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Happy Halloween from EPAK! "Treat" a teacher today by supporting the East Palo Alto Kids Foundation at epak.org/donate. ... See MoreSee Less
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, EPAK would like to thank our donors for helping EPAK support the Folklorico Dance Club at Tide Academy! ... See MoreSee Less