Throughout the year the Community Outreach Team organizes events to help those in need, through volunteer participation, fundraising, and drives for in-kind donations such as food, clothing, toys, etc. Some events focus on activities that involve children, as a learning experience for kids to understand the nature of giving and looking out for others. Other events focus on providing needed donations and funds to organizations that benefit children and families locally, nationally, or globally. By working together to help others, we strengthen our own community ties, form lasting friendships, and teach our children that the best gifts come directly from the heart.
Community Outreach serves as a bridge between our membership, local businesses, families and organizations in need in the community.
Examples of our Community Outreach Projects
DIAPER DRIVE
On average parents spend close to $100 a month on diapers. For low income families this can be a struggle especially since food stamps cannot be used. Some babies spend all day in one diaper. PAMP members donated 15,000 diapers last year. Our drives include drop spots and fun events and prizes for those that donate.
Day & Time:
Location:
Contact: communityoutreach@pampclub.org
EASTER BASKETS
We provide Easter baskets filled with art supplies, journals and water bottles for children is in foster homes. We recently worked with the Steele-Corbet Group home which is designed to be transitional, while long-term placement is found for children recently removed from their homes. This home is unique that it tries to keep the siblings together.
Day & Time: Spring
Location: Various
Contact: communityoutreach@pampclub.org
GARDENING BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS
We have been involved with several beautification projects this year. The first
was with the children at the East Palo Alto Academy. We planted flowers outside
each of the classrooms and showed the children how to care for them throughout
the year. Our next ambitious project will be a community garden at a local
family shelter.
Day & Time:
Location: East Palo Alto Academy
Contact: communityoutreach@pampclub.org
NATIONAL COSTAL CLEAN DAY
PAMP participates in the Annual California Coastal Clean day every year. It's a fun
way to spend the day with family and friends while protecting the integrity of our beautiful California Coast.
Day & Time:
Location: Pescardero State beach
Contact: communityoutreach@pampclub.org
SHELTER NETWORK THANKSGIVING DINNER
PAMP joined up with DEEELISH Meal made easy, to support Shelter Network during the Thanksgiving Holiday. We served 80 Children and Adults in Emergency Housing a warm Thanksgiving Meal. The day included art, games, books and other festivities. It was a great way for our members to come together and help the community.
Day & Time: November
Location:
Contact: communityoutreach@pampclub.org
INN VISION - SHELTER NEEDS
Our monthly Mom's Night Out Team works with the community outreach group to organize monthly drives for Inn Vision. These have ranged from canned food for the food closet at Inn Vision to toiletries and other needs that may come up during the year such as maternity clothes or kids shoes.
Day & Time:
Location:
Contact: communityoutreach@pampclub.org
BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
We host a back to school drive every summer. This year we are working with the Adopt-A-Grade program which is a grassroots pilot program operating under the Ravenswood Foundation umbrella to provide direct support to teachers and students in East Palo Alto and east Menlo Park by providing in-class volunteering and necessary supplies that the reduced budget does not cover.
Day & Time:
Location:
Contact: communityoutreach@pampclub.org
BI-ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAMS
Awarding Grants to organizations
nominated by our members. Focusing on parenting needs, educational,
special needs, and beautification.
Day & Time: March - May for submissions, review, and announcements.
Location:
Contact: communityoutreach@pampclub.org