The California Legislature’s Latino Caucus recently circulated a memo offering a potential perk for members: A trip to Cuba to learn about “culture, history and possibly government structure and policy making.” The caucus’ nonprofit foundation, the memo said, would help pick up the tab. A visit to Israel for the...
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....
Check Out the Home of Hope. It Is Now Open.
Granville Homes, in conjunction with nine local nonprofits and local dignitaries, will unveil the 14th annual Granville Home of Hope at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The Granville Home of Hope has raised more than $5.2 million for community-based nonprofits since 2006. 2019 Goal Is $600,000 This year’s goal is to...
Should Google or Your Taxes Help Pay for Local News?
Whose job it is to revive local journalism in California? Our state’s elites have a clear, if dubious answer: themselves. Last year, Google announced it was putting $300 million into supporting local news. A few weeks ago, Facebook announced its own $300 million local news initiative. Philanthropists and foundations have...
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...
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...
Nonprofits Get Creative For Home of Hope Fundraiser
Granville Homes will launch the 14th annual Home of Hope fundraising drive Thursday, Dec 6. Since its inception in 2006, the fundraising effort has raised more than $5.2 million for local nonprofits. Funds help provide food, shelter, healthcare, and education for Valley families. One of the unique aspects about Home of Hope...
Amazon's Jeff Bezos to Start $2 Billion Charitable Fund
SEATTLE — Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday that he is giving $2 billion to start a fund that will open preschools in low-income neighborhoods and give money to nonprofits that helps homeless families. Bezos, whose stake in Amazon is worth about $160 billion, says that he'll call...
The 13th Annual Granville Home of Hope is Now Open
How would you like to move into a sparkling new 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Granville's newest gated community at Copper River Ranch? And help raise $600,000 to be shared among nine local community groups? All it takes to enter the drawing for the 1,641-square-foot Canvas 2 Plan home is purchasing...