Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is facing sharp pushback over a proposal to cut federal funding to the Special Olympics. Celebrities, politicians and activists have taken to social media to rebuke DeVos for her plan to cut funding for the group as part of $7 billion in reductions in 2020. The...
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...
John Cena to Receive SI’s Muhammed Ali Legacy Award
WWE superstar John Cena is the recipient of this year's Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. The award, which was announced Thursday, is given each year to an athlete or sports figure who embodies the ideals of sportsmanship, leadership and philanthropy while using sports as a platform. Cena will receive...
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...
12 Days of Philanthropy: Fresno Skateboard Salvage
Philanthropy can take many forms: time, treasure and talent. GV Wire kicks off its 12 Days of Philanthropy series with a look at Fresno Skateboard Salvage. Efforts such as this can make a big difference in our community -- and in the life of a youngster. Rodney Rodriguez is the...
Philanthropy Day Celebrates Local Giving
Leading philanthropists from the Central Valley were recognized during a luncheon in Fresno last week. Seven individuals, companies and organizations received awards at the annual event celebrating National Philanthropy Day. The local honorees for 2017 are: Claude Laval III, founder of Lakos - Outstanding Philanthropist Award Linda Gleason, founding member of...
Philanthropy Day Celebrates Local Giving
Leading philanthropists from the Central Valley were recognized during a luncheon in Fresno last week. Seven individuals, companies and organizations received awards at the annual event celebrating National Philanthropy Day. The local honorees for 2017 are: Claude Laval III, founder of Lakos - Outstanding Philanthropist Award Linda Gleason, founding member of...