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Give Help Now for Local Nonprofits? Yes, People Are!
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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April 9, 2020

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After one week, a charitable fundraising effort championed by Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer reached half of its $500,000 goal.

Portrait of Fresno Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer

“I can’t thank enough the hundreds of people who have given much-needed resources to these hardworking organizations during this crisis.” — Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer

“I can’t thank enough the hundreds of people who have given much-needed resources to these hardworking organizations during this crisis,” Dyer said.

The Give Help Now fund has raised more than $150,000 in direct contributions and additional pledges of more than $100,000 from community members, according to a news release.

Through Thursday, the average donation to Give Help Now was $372.

“To see the community step up to the plate and ensure that the neediest in our community are served is truly awe-inspiring,” said Terra Brusseau, who is in charge of philanthropy for Valley Future, the nonprofit that is administering the donations.

Helping Nonprofits

Dyer announced the fundraising effort to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money raised will go to four main nonprofits — The Central California Food Bank, Poverello House, Fresno Rescue Mission, and the Marjaree Mason Center. However, any nonprofit that provides emergency food and shelter is eligible for funding.

Funds raised will be matched up to $500,000. Five anonymous donors contributed the seed money.

“Even while we are apart, sheltered in our homes, our community is closer together than ever. But we’re not done yet and we need to keep pushing forward!” Dyer said.

The campaign concludes May 2, with the money to be distributed shortly thereafter.

To donate, click here.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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