"Great Future's Start Here" is the slogan Boys & Girls Clubs of America uses to inspire youth to work hard to achieve their dreams and overcome challenges. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County promote that message at each of its 19 clubs, which are located in at-risk and...
Fresno State Cupboard Feeds Student Success
Many Fresno State students struggle to afford food at some point during their college experience while also juggling the cost of books, tuition, and other living expenses. The university's student cupboard was created to address this all-too-common food security need, said Mary Castro, . Over 6,000 Visits in a Month With more...
Islamic Center Opens Helping Hands to Fresno and Beyond
The Islamic Culture Center of Fresno is more than just a place for Valley Muslims to pray. The facility at 2111 E. Nees in Fresno has also been used for community and cultural programs. GV Wire hosted forums at ICCF this past year for the Fresno city council candidates and...
Halo Cafe Feeds Pets in Need and Nourishes Family Bonds
"No one should have to choose between feeding their pets...or feeding themselves." That's the mission statement behind Halo Cafe, a unique food pantry concept. Jennifer Quinn-Yovino formed the nonprofit to help struggling individuals and families feed their beloved pets in times of need. Standing in the Gap If they are in...
Valiant Survivors Reclaim Their Femininity in the Face of Cancer
Cancer takes an intense, emotional toll on those who are stricken with the dreaded disease and face the challenge of battling and treating its effects. For women, the experience can be especially traumatic as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery often result in physical changes to their bodies that affect their self-esteem....
Furry Orphans Find Love and Safety at Unique River Sanctuary
Along the banks of the Kings River, just outside of Reedley, is California's largest no-kill sanctuary and adoption center for abandoned cats. Cat House on the Kings founder Lynea Lattanzio estimates that more than 38,000 animals have been rescued through the organization's efforts in its 26 years of operation. The...
Wings Advocacy Helps Lift Homeless Families Into a Better Life
For families who have endured the struggle of homelessness, the opportunity to be housed again presents its own set of challenges. Among them: furnishing their living space with necessities like a bedding, lamps, plates, and utensils to name just a few items. That's where Wings Advocacy Fresno comes in. "The...
Tree Fresno Throws Shade. But in a Very Good Way.
What's better than sitting underneath the shade of a tree on a hot Fresno day? Not much! Tree Fresno's mission is planting and maintaining trees in and around the city. "A life without green space is a life that is not going to be satisfying. It isn't going to be healthy....
Making Music Together Offers New Horizons for Older Adults
After spending their younger years learning to play music in school or through private lessons, many players hang up their instrument once they become adults. New Horizons Band and Orchestra of Fresno provides a unique opportunity for those with a love of music to revive their skills and play in...
Her Reading Heart Inspires Students Across Fresno
Danay Ferguson founded Reading Heart when she was just 8 years old, making her the youngest registered entrepreneur in Fresno County history, according to the nonprofit's website. "It first started out with my love of reading," Danay said, "and I wanted to share that with everybody else." The avid reader is...