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...
Dyer Leads Million-Dollar Fundraiser for Nonprofits.
Four of Fresno's most well-known nonprofits have been hit with a double whammy in the COVID-19 era — increased demand and falling donations Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer announced an effort Thursday to help alleviate the situation. Five anonymous Fresno business leaders have contributed $100,000 each as seed money for a dollar-for-dollar...
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....
Valley's Big Win. Treasury Awards $55M in New Market Tax Credits.
A Fresno-based group will receive $55 million in tax credits from the U.S. Treasury to help stimulate investment and economic growth in the Valley's low-income urban neighborhoods and rural communities. TJ. Cox, president and chief operating officer of the Central Valley New Market Tax Credit Fund, told GV Wire about...
Valley's Big Win. Treasury Awards $55M in New Market Tax Credits.
A Fresno-based group will receive $55 million in tax credits from the U.S. Treasury to help stimulate investment and economic growth in the Valley's low-income urban neighborhoods and rural communities. TJ. Cox, president and chief operating officer of the Central Valley New Market Tax Credit Fund, told GV Wire about...
Homelessness in Fresno is a Big Problem. Tiny Houses Might Help.
Can tiny houses help reduce homelessness in Fresno? The Fresno Rescue Mission believes so. While the effectiveness of the city of Fresno’s “no camping” ordinance, complete with possible $1,000 fines and jail time, is debated, the Rescue Mission is forging ahead with a creative housing plan to help reduce homelessness....
Homelessness in Fresno is a Big Problem. Tiny Houses Might Help.
Can tiny houses help reduce homelessness in Fresno? The Fresno Rescue Mission believes so. While the effectiveness of the city of Fresno’s “no camping” ordinance, complete with possible $1,000 fines and jail time, is debated, the Rescue Mission is forging ahead with a creative housing plan to help reduce homelessness....