Programs
Ensuring all Angels can meet their goals.
Every student should have equal access to academic and extracurricular opportunities, regardless of financial circumstances. EAF and the Student Assistance Fund collaborate to eliminate barriers such as food insecurity, transportation challenges, and financial hardship.
Student Assistance Fund (SAF)
The Student Assistance Fund aims to create equal access for ALL students to the academic and extracurricular activities offered at East High School. Providing essential resources ensures that economic hardship does not hinder a student’s potential.
The Need
Despite evolving demographics, East High School remains economically diverse. Currently, 32.5% of our student body — 805 out of 2,476 students — are financially disadvantaged. Additionally, 344 students (14%) have physical or health conditions that may significantly impact their learning ability.
Students and Parents: How We Can Help
If you need financial assistance with any of the following, we are here to help:
- Class and participation fees
- Books and classroom learning materials
- Leadership opportunities
- AP test fees
While we do not cover hotel stays, extracurricular transportation, or sports fees, we can help connect you to additional resources. To request assistance, contact eaststudentassist@gmail.com or visit east.dpsk12.org/students/student-assistance.
East Angel Pantry
EAF proudly supports the East Angel Pantry, a program that ensures students and their families have access to nutritious food. Free, non-perishable meal packs and fresh fruit are available daily in the nurse’s office, every Friday after school in the Commons, and by the school’s front door. Parents can also visit the Pantry in the Commons once a month, which offers non-perishable foods, fresh produce, bread, meat, and toiletries.
A Legacy of Support
The East Angel Pantry program was founded in 2010 by EHS parent Margaret Berzins, who saw a need for students to have access to meals over weekends. With the support of the Food Bank of the Rockies, We Don’t Waste, and EAF, the initiative has grown significantly:
- Meal Packs Distributed: Over 5,000 packs delivered, averaging 400 per year
- Pantry Access: More than 2,000 families served, averaging 200 per year
No student should choose between their education and their basic needs at East High School. Together, we can break barriers and build futures.
Every gift keeps an Angel moving forward.
Your generosity funds scholarships, classroom projects, and the programs that make East East. EAF is a registered 501(c)3 — donations are tax-deductible.