Author: Chrisie Wendin

Silicon Valley Youth donate holiday gift cards for Ravenswood middle schoolers

This year’s holiday drive for the Ravenswood City School District (RCSD) has gotten a much needed boost, thanks to the Silicon Valley Youth (SVY) organization.

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 7, 2021

Ravenswood toy drive a success thanks to local businesses and neighbors

Just as it has for the last five years, the local community has come through in a big way to provide toys and gift cards

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 23, 2020

Willows neighborhood stages annual toy drive for the Ravenswood City School District

Willows neighborhood residents are inviting the rest of Menlo Park and surrounding communities to join them in collecting toys and gift cards for deserving students

by Chrisie Wendin
on November 20, 2019

Ravenswood students and families celebrate early holiday thanks to huge community response

A few weeks ago we reported on the urgent need for donations to the annual holiday party held for students of the Ravenswood City School

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 24, 2018

Willows neighbors embark on ambitious toy drive for 2,500 kids in the Ravenswood school district

10 days. 400 blankets for homeless families. 2,500 gifts for low-income kids. And 100 volunteers to pull it all off. That’s what’s top of mind

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 4, 2018

Toy drive for Ravenswood students extended — 1 more day to help!

Despite the towering pile of toys taking over Dana Shields's living room, there's still a need for hundreds more to ensure that every child in

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 14, 2017

Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation grants $3.6 million to school district

At Tuesday night’s board meeting of the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD), excited students from Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll, and Hillview presented a symbolic

by Chrisie Wendin
on June 12, 2014

Shop the MPAEF Chic Boutique at Allied Arts on Friday to support local schools

Tonight kicked off the MPAEF's annual holiday boutique, this year appropriately dubbed the Chic Boutique with its smart and stylish gifts for all ages and

by Chrisie Wendin
on November 21, 2013

MPAEF Chic Boutique at Allied Arts on Nov. 21 and 22 benefits local schools

The community is invited to attend the fourth annual MPAEF Chic Boutique, a local tradition at Allied Arts, which raises funds for the schools in

by Chrisie Wendin
on November 16, 2013

MPAEF grants record $3.6 million to Menlo Park City School District

This week’s MPCSD School Board meeting had a full agenda, but one of the highlights was surely the presentation of a giant check—both in size

by Chrisie Wendin
on June 14, 2013