OUR IMPACT

OUR IMPACT IN 2023

In 2023, EPACENTER has become a thriving hub where young people from neighborhoods across the Peninsula come to participate in a range of engaging arts, tech, and wellness programs, at absolutely no charge.

According to post-program surveys:

90%

of students felt their creativity and innovation skills increased.

100%

of students said that they were able to successfully learn a new skill/ art form.

86%

of students reported that their classes helped them improve their ability to focus.

Learn more about our impact on the community, our student’s assessments, and our goals for 2024 in our 2023 annual report.

OUR IMPACT IN 2022

In 2022, EPACENTER served over 600 youth from East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, and beyond. According to post-program surveys:

97%

of students were proud of the work completed in their EPACENTER classes.

91%

of students said that their classes helped them stick with their art projects even when the projects became difficult.

82%

of students reported that their classes helped them learn to use new technology.

Read more about our students’ assessments of EPACENTER’S impact, meet our partners, and see our goals for 2023 in our 2022 annual report.