Gertrude Wilks: Stories from My Life		Help Make a Difference as a Foster Parent
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...		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...

Sharing the Gift of Reading		East Palo Alto Black History Film Festival
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...		Sunday, February 13th at Eastside College Preparatory School By Daniel Fountenberry You are invited to attend the Second Annual East Palo Alto Black History Film Festival which will take place Sunday, February 13th at Eastside College Preparatory School's brand new state of the art theater. This event will feature, free of charge, a broad array of entertaining films with historical significance to the Black experience. Click to read more...
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