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hope horizon east palo alto Impact Report 2024

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -- Jeremiah 29:11

Dear friends and family,

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For over 40 years, through God’s faithfulness and grace, Hope Horizon East Palo Alto has been equipping generations of East of Bayshore youth with the skills, confidence, and support to build lasting change in their lives and communities. Together, we’re developing compassionate leaders who are committed to giving back.

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Amidst profound challenges in our world and city, we hear the same message from students and families—Hope Horizon is a place where they feel heard, known, and loved. Over this past year alone, we’ve seen extraordinary breakthroughs:

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  • Historic Robotics Achievement: Our high school team, the East Palo Alto Churrobots, made history by competing in the World Robotics Competition—an incredible milestone for our city. With momentum growing, we plan to restart elementary and middle school robotics in the 2024-2025 school year.
     

  • Academic Excellence: We expanded our academic programs to include kindergartners, with all students showing remarkable progress. By the end of the school year, 100% of students were at grade level in reading, writing, and math—starting from below grade level at the beginning.
     

  • Spiritual Growth: We enhanced our 1:1 spiritual mentorship for high school students and introduced a summer mission trip, creating opportunities for deeper transformation and service.

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These victories reflect our core mission to nurture not only academic success but also holistic development—mind, heart, and spirit. Inspired by 1 Peter 1:3-4, our theme, “Built to Last”, reminds us that the growth we see here is enduring:
 

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade”.

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As we look ahead, we remain committed to building a legacy of hope and empowerment that will carry forward long after today’s students graduate. Your partnership ensures that future generations will continue to have access to these life-changing opportunities.

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Thank you for joining us in this mission to equip today’s youth with an open door to hope.

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With heartfelt gratitude and hope,​

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Josette Langevine

Executive Director

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