Central Valley Community Foundation

CVCF will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents' Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 16th.

This week's Community Resources Newsletter has just been sent out. Be sure to check your inbox or click the link to read now - https://mailchi.mp//community-resources-newlsetter-februar

This week we had our first board meeting of 2021, and we were excited to welcome our newest board members: Heather Brown of Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission; Misty Her of Fresno Unified School District; and Oliver Baines of Central Valley NMTC Fund, LLC. Our Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated group of leaders who are committed to community transformation, said Rod Thornton, Board Chair at CVCF. Oliver, Heather, and Misty bring the kind of energy and ex...perience needed to help address the region’s many challenges and opportunities. I look forward to serving with them. Read our full press release here: https://www.centralvalleycf.org//CVCF-welcomes-new-board-m

Less than 3 weeks to apply for this year's Annual Report Photo Contest! Have a great photo of the Central Valley? Share it with us for a chance to win $500 & have it featured on the cover of our 2020 Annual Report! Visit www.CentralValleyCF.org/ARPhotoContest for more information.

Through The Big Tell, we have had the opportunity to learn and be inspired by incredible individuals and creators in our community. We hope these stories continue to inspire future generations. Visit our YouTube channel to see the full films - https://youtube.com/playlist #CelebrateBlackStories

We're proud to partner with the Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department. This partnership will help support those who are putting their lives on the lines to keep our communities safe and make sure they have the resources they need to respond to emergencies.

"For generations, persistent, systemic racial inequality has devastated every facet of our community from economic inclusion and health outcomes, to neighborhood well-being and educational attainment." - Ashley Swearengin, President & CEO of CVCF. Fresno is a part of eight cities in the Shared Prosperity Partnership. Together each city briefly describes the considerations, strategies, and tactics required to advance more racially inclusive recoveries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

#TheBigTell features stories about the amazing people, places, and activities that make the Central Valley so remarkable and unique. Chihiro Wimbush helps tell the story of a former lifer who helps brings two recent parolees who did time together, out of the uncertainty of their urban environments and into the refuge of nature. Be sure to check back throughout the day as we share this year's films here on Facebook.... These films were made possible with support from The James B. McClatchy Foundation.

We hope everyone enjoyed watching yesterday's #TheBigTell Showcase as much as we did! Missed the premiere? Don't worry! You can watch the entire showcase on ValleyPBS or visit TheBigTell.org. #BigStoriesShortFilms