Fresno Area Community Enterprises

Check out this great item up for silent auction! Register at FaceFresno.org for a chance to bid.

You’re Invited! Make sure to register for our 9th Annual Evening of Inspiration and Hope. We have been especially busy this past year and are excited to share how blessed we’ve been to continue to walk alongside our community. Come join us! Register at FaceFresno.org

Join us for our 9th Annual Evening of Inspiration and Hope! Be sure to register at FaceFresno.org. Live-Stream Celebration Log in to watch and bid at the same place, at the same time.... Silent Auction Step into the action early! Online bidding opens May 1st. Live Auction Bid on exclusive auction items during our real-time event.

Read about FACE in recent Christian Leader magazine! https://christianleadermag.com/meeting-practical-needs-ope/

Blessing the community with food Along with many challenges, COVID-19 has also given opportunity for the blessing of increased partnerships across our city. Because of pre-existing partnerships with Metro Ministries and El Dorado Community Development Corporation, we were able to receive food that we were then able to distribute to families that we are connected to. Over the past couple of months we have provided food for 50 families and 5 organizations or churches. Family ...Covenant Church, Dakota Eco Gardens, Grace Place, Central Community Church, and Mayfair Elementary School all received fresh fruit. So far, we have distributed 150 cases of fresh fruit and 30 Turkeys as well as 25 cases of Yogurt. It has been a joy to provide families with these gifts of food. Some folks have been able to take food to their neighbors, as well, which helps create connection and community. We will be continuing to receive and distribute food throughout the summer. Amanda Garcia, a recent Micah Project alum, whom we have just hired at FACE will be overseeing this program. If you know a family that would be blessed by fresh fruit and other food donations which arrive bi-weekly, please call the FACE office (559-431-3223). We are grateful for the generosity of local farmers and companies that are donating this food and it is a joy to be able to connect the food with many who are overjoyed to be receiving the blessing!

Join us for a Celebration of Hope, a live fundraising event tonight, May 7th at 7:00pm Hosted virtually at facefresno.org. We invite you to consider making a donation or become a monthly supporter.

Join us tonight! 7pm @ http://facefresno.org. Purchase raffle tickets! Prepare to bid in the Live Auctions: Mono Lake Cabin, 6 Disneyland Tickets, & Morro Bay House! Instructions at http://facefresno.org.

FACE Raffle is LIVE!! See the catalog @facefresno.org/raffle. $5 a ticket- text to pay! https://facefresno.org/raffle/ For items and directions!

Join us May 7th @7pm at http://facefresno.org for our first ever live event! Special guests, raffle prizes, and LIVE auction- Join us!

Thankful for our Board and Staff There have been several recent transitions on the FACE Board and Staff so we want to introduce them to you and encourage you to follow the link below to read a short bio about each of them. FACE is continuing to be available to help meet the needs especially in this time as many folks find themselves without the resources needed. We are especially grateful for such a capable team during this time of many uncertainties as we continue to Care, Resource, and Develop our community. https://facefresno.org/thankful-for-our-board-and-staff/

Anthony Bunch: Security For and From FACE Anthony Bunch has served with FACE as a security guard over the past couple years while at the same time FACE has provided him security in social and emotional ways, often times protecting him from homelessness. Anthony Bunch grew up in our neighborhood. He was raised by a single father who struggled on and off with unemployment. After becoming an adult, Anthony separated from his father and moved frequently from place to place, li...ving in shelters, then board and care homes, and various motels or independent living. His social workers tried hard to accommodate Anthony, but they were unable to provide him with the kind of community and job he longed for. During this turbulent time, FACE provided him some side work, helping with set-up and clean up for various events. We created a supervised security position on our church campus, where he would welcome people and roam the property making sure everything was ok. He absolutely loved his job! His enthusiasm was evident as he warmly greeted everyone who came on campus. Anthony took great pride in wearing his bright orange security vest and using the walkie talkie we gave him. In early January, FACE learned that Anthony’s father found work and housing through a relative in Texas and invited Anthony to join him. After purchasing him a train ticket, we threw Anthony a farewell party which included a firework show specifically requested by him along with lots of his favorite food and drinks. Anthony is now reunited with his father, looking for work and a searching for a faith community to serve. We pray his transition works out. Thanks for being part of our team Anthony! https://facefresno.org/anthony-bunch-security-for-and-from/