Teen dating violence is on the rise in Fresno and local leaders want families to know that help is available. It's estimated that 1.5 million high school students nationwide suffer physical abuse from someone they're dating annually. In Fresno, the Marjaree Mason Center reports that in May 45 teens sought...
Local Non-Profits Put County’s COVID Recovery Funds to Good Use
Earlier this week, Fresno County officials said they are continuing to invite local organizations to apply for state and local fiscal recovery grants. There is $37 million earmarked for programs and projects that help county residents recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Marjaree Mason Center is one of the...
Marjaree Mason Center Gets $50K Grant, ‘Neighborhood Champion’ Recognition
Fresno's Marjaree Mason Center has been named a 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for its work empowering adults and children affected by domestic violence. The award comes with a $50,000 grant. "The generous grant secures Marjaree Mason Center’s ability to provide uninterrupted crisis and emergency shelter services to...
Costa Says Violence Against Women Act Renewal Will Aid Local Safety Efforts
With a nod to Women’s History Month, the Democratic-led House passed two measures Wednesday, one designed to protect women from domestic violence, the other to remove the deadline for states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act passed 244-172 with 29 Republicans joining...
Home Buyers Direct $55K to Local Charities for COVID Relief Efforts
Local home buyers directed $55,000 in donations this week to programs facing rising demands for services because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Three area non-profits working to address domestic violence, food insecurity, and health care needs received the first round of funds Monday from an initiative sponsored by Granville Homes. Company...
Sethi Family Thrived in Fresno. Now It's Donating $400K.
An immigrant family that thrived in Fresno will announce $400,000 in philanthropic donations Monday. The Marjaree Mason Center, Fresno State, Community Regional Medical Center, Poverello House, and the Central Valley Ghostriderz will share in $200,000 from the trust of Mohan and Sushila Sethi. In addition, the trust is donating $200,000...
Marjaree Mason Center Unveils Top 10 Women Honorees
Marjaree Mason Center has announced the honorees for its 36th Annual Top Ten Professional Women and Leading Business Awards. Ten women and one local business made the list unveiled by the center, Fresno County's only dedicated provider of domestic violence shelter and support services. The honorees include Lindsay Callahan, president and...
How to Donate School Items for Kids in Marjaree Mason Shelter
Marjaree Mason Center is putting out a call for donations of back-to-school supplies for the children who live in the women's shelter's safe houses. Donations can be brought to the center's main office, 1600 Main St. in downtown Fresno, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There's also...
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....
Abhorred by Domestic Violence Surge? Donate to Marjaree Mason.
(Editor's Note: This is an updated version of Bill McEwen's Jan. 10, 2019, column on the financial challenges facing the Marjaree Mason Center.) Domestic violence again is sending tremors through our community. A day after she obtained a restraining order against the father of their 1-year-old daughter, a Fresno woman...