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Midpeninsula Chapter

United Nations Association of the U.S.A

Description:

A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to build public understanding of, and support for, international cooperation through the United Nations. The chapter funds and supports programs such as UN Day observances, Model UN conferences for high school and college students and lectures and seminars on UN-related subjects. The chapter is supported primarily by the income from the gift shop at its Information Center. The gift shop offers low-cost gift items such as jewelry, toys and other handcrafted articles from around the world. It also has a complete stock of UNICEF cards and merchandise. Membership includes a subscription to "The Interdependent" and periodic programs on various United Nations-connected subjects. The chapter board meeting is held the last Monday of each month, 7:30 pm, at the shop at 552 Emerson Street, Palo Alto.

Location

Public Transit:

Public transportation stops within 2 blocks.
552 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 37.444067 -122.1618394 Other

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Spanish

Accessibility Options:

  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Annual membership dues are free for students, $25 fixed-income, $40 for families. Checks accepted.

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County