In The News with Pastor Bains

Pastor Paul Bains, a renowned advocate for community transformation and violence prevention in East Palo Alto, has been featured in stories for the impactful work in connection to the Homicide Zero achievement the city celebrated in 2023. While many community advocates, organizations and municipalities have played integral parts in bridging the gap between violence and peace, WeHOPE is thrilled to recognize the efforts of Pastor Bains.

California Insider conducted an interview with Pastor Bains where he discussed the history and intricacies of EPA leading up to this significant milestone. Watch the full video here.

The League of California Cities also spotlighted the city's transformation from being heavily affected by gangs and violent crime to becoming one of the safest cities. Read the story here.

The Los Angeles Times also featured the phenomenon intereviewing East Palo Alto’s residents, community and government leaders, and two of our very own - Pastor Paul Bain and Clyde Virges (Lead Outreach Case Manager). Read the story here.

Pastor Bains emphasizes the importance of community and prayer saying, “it takes prayer to change the trajectory of a community. We are very grateful for our police, community organizations, and concerned citizens who care about our city.”