Bank of America is again offering paid internships next summer for Fresno County high school students to work at local nonprofits through its Student Leaders program. Students will work at an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit, where they will learn about the needs of the community and the...
Going From Homeless to Homeowner Is Possible Thanks to Poverello House, BofA
Men who have had trouble getting their lives on track meet up in a classroom at the Poverello House with pen and paper, taking notes that will help them make better financial decisions. Handling money is just one part of Poverello's year-long men's rehab program, which includes six months...
Marjaree Mason Center Gets $50K Grant, ‘Neighborhood Champion’ Recognition
Fresno's Marjaree Mason Center has been named a 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for its work empowering adults and children affected by domestic violence. The award comes with a $50,000 grant. "The generous grant secures Marjaree Mason Center’s ability to provide uninterrupted crisis and emergency shelter services to...
What’s the Right Minimum Wage? BofA Will Pay $25 an Hour by 2025.
Bank of America said Tuesday that it will hike the minimum wage for its U.S. workers to $25 hourly by 2025. That's a $5 increase from the $20 minimum set in March 2020. Clearly, the nation's second-leading lender is hoping to out-recruit competitors as the United States deals with worker...
Bank of America Delivers $1 Million in Local Grants Amid Pandemic
With COVID-19 ravaging Fresno and Visalia, Bank of America responded by doubling its philanthropy and awarding $1 million to 42 local nonprofits and communities in 2020. The bank's response to the pandemic focused on emergency response, food insecurity, community development, online education, and personal protective equipment for essential workers, including...
Donations Help Local Hospital Workers With Childcare, Other Urgent Needs
The last several weeks have been exceptionally hard on Community Medical Centers staff as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the Central Valley. At one point last week, over 200 employees either had the virus or were in precautionary self-isolation. That number is now down to 116 but the demands...
Fresno State Celebrates New Resnick Student Union With Groundbreaking
Not all of the Fresno State students who were on hand for Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union will still be on campus when it opens in the fall of 2021, but that didn't dampen the day's excitement. Construction actually started in November. But...
Fresno, Visalia Nonprofits Receive $200K from Bank of America
Bank of America has awarded $200,000 in grants to 17 Fresno and Visalia area nonprofits dedicated to advancing economic mobility for individuals and families, the bank announced Wednesday. The grants fund resources for workforce development and education that help people chart a path to better economic futures and lifelong stability....
Nike Is Latest US Company Involved in Culture Wars
NEW YORK — Nike's "Just Do It" campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick is a rare example of a brand jumping into a divisive issue uninvited. Still, like it or not, American companies are increasingly being pulled into the country's political and cultural wars. Here's a look at other companies that recently...
War of Wills Between Neighbors & Producers Dairy Continues
Just when the Fresno City Council was on the cusp of siding with a neighborhood over a business, it pulled back. Producers Dairy for nearly 18 months has sought council approval to demolish a building at their facility on Belmont Avenue to create for space for more trailer trucks. After...