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Westlands Gifts $36K to Keep Mendota Boys & Girls Club Open

There's good news for the children of Mendota: Their Boys and Girls Club no longer is at risk of closing. After Mendota Mayor Robert Silva addressed the Westlands Water District Board of Directors about the financial troubles the club faced, they stepped up with a $36,000 donation. “We are so...

PINC Goes Big in Support of Breaking the Chains

The 50 young professional women of PINC continue to raise their game on behalf of Greater Fresno. On Tuesday, the group presented a $150,000 check to Breaking the Chains, a nonprofit dedicated to combatting human trafficking and helping survivors. "This opportunity is a game-changer for our community," said Debra Rush,...

Kaiser Employees Lift Up Human Trafficking Victims

A bottle of shampoo. A tube of toothpaste. These are simple things that many folks take for granted. But they are much appreciated by human trafficking victims on the road to recovery and a fresh start in life. As part of the hospital's "No More" campaign, employees of Kaiser Permanente...

River Park Owners Donate $1 Million to UCSF Fresno

The families that own River Park Shopping Center have donated $1 million to UCSF Fresno, which will enable the university to further develop its physician training and research programs. The donation came from the Kolligian, Arakelian, and Kashian families of River Park Properties. "Enhancing access to high-quality health care by training...

Fresno State Programs Get $450K Chevron Boost

For the second consecutive year, Chevron has gifted Fresno State with $450,000 to improve programs in STEM, healthcare, and economic development. "Chevron has been a major leader in the Central Valley, contributing to a thriving region and Fresno State," said Fresno State President Joseph Castro. "We hope to continue to...

Day of Giving ‘Resounding Success,’ Says Fresno State

Fresno State raised $455,215 on its second annual Day of Giving event Thursday. That's a 7.17 percent increase over last year, preliminary estimates show. "Fresno State's second annual Day of Giving was a resounding success," said Lisa Boyles, public information officer for Fresno State. Nearly 1,000 More Individual Donors Individual...

12 Days of Philanthropy: The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a familiar presence during the holidays. Volunteers ring bells and collect donations in signature red kettles across the community. On Day 2 of our 12 Days of Philanthropy, we visit with Major Carole Abella, Co-Director of Fresno's Salvation Army corps. In the video above, she shares the many ways...

Coats Bring Warmth and Smiles to Local Kids

Students attending Central Unified schools are better prepared for winter thanks to the support of Granville Homes. This week, the annual Coats for Kids program distributed jackets to more than 800 students across the district. Funding was provided by a $15,000 donation from Granville to the Foundation for Central Schools. "Many...

Coats Bring Warmth and Smiles to Local Kids

Students attending Central Unified schools are better prepared for winter thanks to the support of Granville Homes. This week, the annual Coats for Kids program distributed jackets to more than 800 students across the district. Funding was provided by a $15,000 donation from Granville to the Foundation for Central Schools. "Many...

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