Underprivileged & struggling families in East Palo Alto have something to be happy about this holiday season. Thanks to Live In Peace, a nonprofit that has served the small town for over two decades, 370 families in EPA will keep a roof over their heads. Live In Peace director Heather Starnes-Logwood was forced to find different ways to assist the community during the pandemic outside of their usual gym + fitness activities, bike workshop program & family events. An idea was sprouted from a noticed need in the community for financial assistance, primarily for help with rent & school supplies.
The goal was set to raise $100,000 for EPA families and Live In Peace put the call out to its clients, community members & friends. The goal was not only set but shattered! $2.3 million dollars was raised, which touts the nonprofits yearly earnings by a huge amount. With the funds Live In Peace has provided help to those less fortunate during a year that has seen such great loss. The money has also been used to create Learning Pods for students and to supply households with academic supplies that their youth need for distance learning.
We love to see such great work within the community!