Hillsdale High School’s Peace Pantry and Community Garden were recently recognized by San Mateo County Office of Education’s Sustainable and Climate Resilient Schools (SCRS) program with a Standout Award, which recognizes a project that addresses one or more sustainability goals. The Peace Pantry and Community Garden are projects of Hillsdale’s Empowerment Through Action Program, an award-winning program established in Spring 2019. 

ETA’s mission is to empower historically underserved students through a series of actions: weekly restorative meetings, community resource center, enrichment classes, career and job training, parent education, and family support to develop inner capital, resiliency, a sense of belonging and purpose.

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