Men who have had trouble getting their lives on track meet up in a classroom at the Poverello House with pen and paper, taking notes that will help them make better financial decisions. Handling money is just one part of Poverello's year-long men's rehab program, which includes six months...
Bank of America Delivers $1 Million in Local Grants Amid Pandemic
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...
MLK Jr.'s Legacy Inspires a Day of Service in Fresno
On the 25th anniversary of the first day of service celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy, scores of Fresno residents turned out to support their community. For example, Mayor Lee Brand's Keep Fresno Beautiful campaign benefited from 125 volunteers who made downtown and other locations sparkle Monday. "We're...
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...
Fresno's Homelessness Crisis Needs Immediate United Action
The issue of homelessness in Fresno County is not new, having been a part of our community since our foundation more than a century ago. However, an issue once seen as a blight or nuisance limited to specific pockets of our county has followed in the steps of our state...
Poverello House's Cruz Avila Leaving for New Job
The CEO of a downtown Fresno homeless shelter and service provider is moving on. Poverello House announced Tuesday that Cruz Avila is leaving the nonprofit after six years on the job. His last day is Friday. Avila's Accomplishments During his time with Poverello House, Avila spearheaded fundraising efforts for a new...
FUSD's Surplus Food Used to Go to the Dump. Not Anymore.
Fresno Unified schools used to throw away millions of pounds of leftover food every year that students didn't eat. Now, much of that surplus is going to food pantries, homeless shelters, and other sites that feed the hungry across Fresno. The shift has been made through the efforts of Fresno...
For These Volunteers, MLK Day is All About Service
For employees of healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente Fresno, the Martin Luther King holiday isn’t a day off. It is a day on. Nearly 80 volunteers worked on projects in and around the Poverello House homeless services campus in downtown Fresno on Monday (Jan. 15). They helped paint sheds, organize hygiene...
For These Volunteers, MLK Day is All About Service
For employees of healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente Fresno, the Martin Luther King holiday isn’t a day off. It is a day on. Nearly 80 volunteers worked on projects in and around the Poverello House homeless services campus in downtown Fresno on Monday (Jan. 15). They helped paint sheds, organize hygiene...