Tet		Gertrude Wilks: Stories from My Life
New Years at the Vietnamese Buddhist Temple Photos and story by Stefanie Bass A small warm woman by the name of Ivy greeted me downstairs in the room where the food was prepared. She told me I could photograph inside the temple on this last day of Tet, the Vietnamese New Years. Click to read more...		Selections from an autobiography-in-progress Many things done in my childhood led me to where I am now. Every day of your life counts. You can't play at living. You have to plan what will make things better for you. You have to make a record for yourself. Click to read more...

Help Make a Difference as a Foster Parent		Sharing the Gift of Reading
By Kristy Su Lamore, Recruiter Specialist San Mateo County Human Services Agency Ella Beecher and her husband James have been foster parents in East Palo Alto for eleven years. They have had over 50 children in their home during that time. Reflecting on this experience, Ms. Beecher says that, "Being a foster parent is very rewarding and brings a lot of joy into your heart..." Click to read more...		San Mateo County READS: new name, same mission By Aisha Langford, Literacy Specialist San Mateo County READS Compartiendo el Regalo de Leer The adult literacy program once known as Project Read has changed its name to San Mateo County READS and expanded its services to residents throughout San Mateo County, focusing especially on the unincorporated areas. Click to read more...
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