I was absentmindedly scrolling through Facebook recently when I came upon an event invite for the grand opening of "Enough," a "family-friendly, trendy thrift shop serving underprivileged families in our community." This thrift shop was opening on the campus of NorthPointe Community Church, located on Milburn just north of Herndon Ave. in northwest Fresno. The concept piqued my … [Read more...]
Backpack donations happening Saturday in Fresno
The Valley Dream Center in partnership with EPU Children's Center will hand out backpacks with pens, pencils, notebooks, calculators, binders, and more on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 1-4 p.m. at the Valley Dream Center gym located at 1835 N. Winery in Fresno. All families are welcome to attend, and all children will receive a backpack while supplies last. Once the backpacks are … [Read more...]
Learn about the Central Valley Red Cross, their work, and how you can help
With all of the fires occurring in California this summer, as well as in the Pacific Northwest, the Red Cross is a name we frequently see in the news consistently providing help to those in their time of greatest need. As you may know, the Central Valley is home to its own very active Red Cross chapter. I wanted to take some time to learn more about what its staff and volunteers are … [Read more...]
“Bras for a Cause” event benefits women fighting breast cancer
An upcoming Paint Nite event will benefit women dealing with breast cancer. It’s organized by the non-profit organization, Bras for a Cause Fresno, and will take place at Wassabi Off the Hook in Fresno’s Fig Garden Village, Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. A positive, fun-filled night “Bras for a Cause is on a mission to celebrate, inspire, and educate women who are fighting … [Read more...]
Community Food Bank is looking to grow, help more in need
It’s a big summer for the Community Food Bank. They are working towards moving to a larger facility in southeast Fresno. The Community Food Bank has raised over half of their $5 million Building Hope Capital Campaign goal. Lynda and Steward Resnick and The Wonderful Company donated $2.5 million dollars to kick off the campaign. The Amendola Family and Valley Wide Beverage also gave a … [Read more...]
Support Marjaree Mason Center during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
With over 5,000 calls made to the Fresno Police Department last year alone, domestic violence is more common in our area than you might think. This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Fresno's Marjaree Mason Center is offering several ways you can get involved to take a stand against domestic violence and show your support for those affected by it. How Marjaree Mason Center … [Read more...]
Everything You Should Know About ValleyPBS as it Celebrates 40 Amazing Years
Last week, ValleyPBS, Fresno’s local PBS station, celebrated its 40th anniversary. Originally founded by the Fresno County Office of Education with donated equipment and a grant from the federal government, and operating under the call letters KMTF (stood for Kings, Madera, Tulare and Fresno counties), the station now known as KVPT (Valley Public Television) has a long, rich history of serving … [Read more...]