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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
Support local kids in need by making a donation to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund. Your gift will be matched by local foundations and because the Palo Alto Weekly and Silicon Valley Community Foundation cover all administrative costs, all money raised goes directly to nonprofits serving kids and families in the Palo Alto and East Palo Alto area.
Click the link to donate, see lists of past grantees, and apply for grants.
Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk
The 38th annual Moonlight Run and Walk is Friday evening, September 9. Proceeds go to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, benefiting local non-profits that serve families and children in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Join us under the light of the full Harvest Moon on a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run or half marathon. Complete your race in person or virtually to support local nonprofits.
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Best of Palo Alto 2021 Winners
From dining to dentists, the Weekly readers celebrate a new group of businesses as their favorite places to eat, shop, work out or spend time with family and friends for the Palo Alto Weekly's annual Best Of contest.
Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest
The 36th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult and Teen categories. Submit your short story here by April 4 (online submissions only). Stories must be 2,500 words or less. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.
Sponsored by Kepler's Books, Linden Tree Books and Bell's Books.
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 29 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away more than $9 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.
