The Marjaree Mason Center held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to mark the transition of all non-residential services to its new Isnardi Foundation Building, which serves survivors of domestic violence in Fresno County.

In December 2022, the center purchased a 5.5-acre property in Fresno with a 37,680-square-foot building that required major upgrades.

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Demolition and construction began in February 2024, and the facility officially opened this week.

The new building provides crisis response, legal advocacy, therapy, child advocacy, a health clinic, community case management, education, and training for survivors and their children.

In December 2024, the Marjaree Mason Center announced a $1 million donation from Booth Ranches and the Otis Booth Foundation, completing its $21 million fundraising goal for the Isnardi Foundation Building.

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The center, which has served thousands of adults and children over its 40-year history, said demand has exceeded its previous capacity. Fresno County has the highest per capita calls to law enforcement for domestic violence among California’s 10 most populated counties, according to the Department of Justice.

Law enforcement reported more than 9,000 domestic violence cases in Fresno County last year, the center said, adding that less than 40% of victims seek help.

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The Isnardi Foundation Building addresses three key needs, the center said: expanding services, improving accessibility across Fresno County, and consolidating resources in one location to enhance safety.