Community Promotions
Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest
The 37th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult and Teen categories. Submit your short story by May 10th (online submissions only). Stories must be 2,500 words or less. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.
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.
Best of Palo Alto 2022 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.
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 30 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away almost $10 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.
