EAST Initiative

Our Mission

To provide an environment that fosters relevant, individualized life-changing experiences through service and technology.

Application period now open for EAST grant funding.

Startup funding is available for more than 10 new EAST programs for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Become A Friend of EAST

Student, facilitator, alumni, or partner-anyone can become a Friend of EAST!

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Scholarship Luncheon

Join us in celebrating the recipients of EAST scholarships at our annual EAST Scholarship Luncheon!

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Cave Quest 360

EAST Student Contributor Hayden Taylor closed the school year by learning how students from Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School created a 360-degree virtual tour of a local ...

Techsploration

TECHSPLORATION: Prepare Your PCs for the School Year!

Techsploration returns as Jourdan talks you through how to avoid common issues with PCs as EAST programs begin the school year.

EAST Podcast

Featured Project

Show-Cattle Comb

The Izard County Consolidated (ICC) Agriculture Department is home to a passionate show cattle team that works diligently to prepare their animals for competition. However, th...