Rich May Foundation

The Rich May Community Field was developed in honor of Officer Rich May, who tragically lost his life in East Palo Alto on January 7, 2006. After his death, Father Larry Goode, determined to address the violence affecting his parish, envisioned transforming the unused land behind St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church into a safe space for youth. With the support of the community, the Rich May Foundation was established to build a full-size athletic field, creating a much-needed space for East Palo Alto's young athletes to practice and compete. The field aims to provide a positive alternative to gangs and violence, helping youth develop valuable life skills through sports. After years of effort, the Rich May Community Field was completed in 2015, with lights installed in 2018.