For a decade, the Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) has aimed to reduce the burden of asthma in the San Joaquin Valley, which sits in one of the country’s most polluted air basins and reports some of the highest rates of asthma and asthma-related medical encounters in the state. This …
Read More »The New CEO Of Fresno’s Largest Nonprofit Says Her Own Life Experiences Inform Her Work
In 1964, Congress passed the Economic Opportunity Act as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. The act established nearly 900 community action agencies nationwide to address needs in education, employment, health and living conditions. Today, the largest of these agencies in California is the Fresno Economic Opportunities …
Read More »This nonprofit was just honored by the state for helping youth in Merced County
A Merced County-based nonprofit has been honored by the state for its work with and advocacy of at-risk children. Assemblymember Adam Gray, D-Merced, on Wednesday presented the Court Appointed Special … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse Merced director led non-profit through recession. Here’s why he was ousted
Patrons, parents and other supporters of Playhouse Merced were startled when the non-profit theater group posted a message on its Facebook page signaling a “different direction.” As they commented online … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kansas City nonprofit taps into an innovative idea to solve global water crisis
Kansas City native Gary White has been chasing clean water and rudimentary toilets for more than 30 years. You see, much of the world’s poorest populations live without them even … Click to Continue »
Read More »PINC in Wonderland to raise money for local non-profit
PINC in Fresno is hosting an event, PINC in Wonderland, that will benefit the Holy Cross Center for Women. Tickets for the event are still available. Get information at pincfresno.org.
Read More »Nonprofit Looking To Open Elder Abuse Shelter
They’re called safe victims. "One who is unlikely to offer any opposition to his or her victimization, and also one that’s unlikely to report it," EASI Board President Renee Clift said. Each year, hundreds of thousands of elderly people are abused, neglected, and exploited, but the abuse often goes un-noticed. …
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