Community Food Bank
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Since 1992 Community Food Bank has been the lifeblood of those valley residents that would otherwise go hungry in Fresno, Madera and Kings Counties.
Currently, serving 90,000 people every week and partnering with over 130 emergency pantries, they also help support shelters, senior centers, after school programs, and other non-profit organizations that have a heart to serve those in need.
Community Food Bank has five major programs that every month provide over a million of pounds of healthy and nutritious food for our neighbors in need. For every $1 donated to Community Food Bank they are able to provide $8 worth of food.
Assistance League
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Assistance League is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the city and its surrounding community by volunteering services, donating financial aid, educating the membership and training future leaders for philanthropic endeavors.
The Fresno County Chapter of Assistance League operates a resale store to support their three main programs: Operation School Bell, Operation Bear Hug and Operation Shoe Box. They have a teen auxiliary and are welcoming new members.
100% of the Home of Hope donations go towards Operation School Bell – providing new clothing and hygiene lots for K-6 children in need in Fresno County. Priority is given to homeless, foster care, migrant families or those who are developmentally delayed.
Over 18,000 Fresno County children have benefitted from this program.
Foundation for Clovis Schools
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STUDENTS OF PROMISE
On each high school campus, there are students who face extreme obstacles that could easily affect their performance at school – but somehow they don’t let challenges get in their way. These are students who don’t expect to be rewarded for persevering through difficult times. They are “heroes in everyday life.” We call them “Students of Promise.”
The Foundation for Clovis Schools recognizes juniors in high school who are attending school on a regular basis, showing responsibility, and succeeding in school in spite of very challenging situations in their personal lives. Every student selected for recognition is eligible to receive a $1,500.00 scholarship once they graduate from high school and enroll in a four-year college, a community college or a technical school.
Some of the challenges that students have faced are: homelessness, foster care, abuse, critical illness, teen pregnancy, death of parents and more.
Each spring, at an “Academy-Award” style event, Students of Promise are recognized in front of parents, school faculty and administration and business leaders. A video is shown of students telling their stories and counselors and teachers sharing why the student s were nominated. As one long-time Foundation supporter commented, “As I listened to these young men and women tell their stories, my heart was breaking. But, at the same time, I was inspired. I am in awe that these young people are so wise, so caring and have such high hopes for the future. What am amazing program the Foundation has created. Bless all of you.”
As one Student of Promise said when accepting her award, “I never dreamed I would ever be recognized for anything. I was just doing what I needed to do and what was right. This makes me want to try even harder. I’m going to make you proud that you selected me for this award.”
Foundation for Sanger Schools
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The funds from Home of Hope will go toward teacher grants.
Poverello House
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“Believing in the dignity of every person, at Poverello House we work to enrich the lives and spirits of all who pass our way by stewarding the resources made available to us through Providential and community support.”
What began in 1973 as a one man crusade, handing out peanut butter & jelly sandwiches to the poor and homeless; now involves sixteen dedicated and passionate individuals working for one common goal: to serve the poor in any way they can.
Today Poverello House serves over 1,200 meals daily, provides medical and dental services, and other basic life necessities such as shower, laundry and mailing services just to name a few. Serving the poor, hungry and homeless couldn’t be done without the support of the community and over 6,000 volunteers who come through the doors every year. On site is a men’s only drug and alcohol rehabilitation program which provides the staff with enormous support every day.
Through the generous support of in-kind donations, Poverello House is able to provide each meal for a total cost of 71 cents.
Thank you for supporting the Granville Home of Hope Program, 100% of the proceeds Poverello House receives directly benefit the individuals and families who count on us for help. Providing hope…where there is despair.
Hinds Hospice / Angel Babies
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The Granville Home of Hope will benefit the Hinds Hospice Angel Babies program. As part of the Hinds Hospice Center for Grief and Loss, Angel Babies offers a perinatal hospice program designed for families who have received the news that their unborn baby has a life limiting condition, offering support and comfort during pregnancy and providing ideas for creating loving memories.
Hospice services are available for babies who survive their birth and are in need of special care, which can be provided in the baby's home or in the Hinds Hospice Home. The Angel Babies program also supports families who have suffered miscarriage, still birth or other infant loss. Over 2,000 families have been served since its inception in 2001.
Foundation for Central Schools
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Since 2004, the Foundation for Central Schools has raised over $300,000 to invest in its students and teaching staff. This support has come in many forms such as: coats for kids, school site playgrounds, teacher mini grants designed to aid educational projects for students, and after school educational programs that offer district students an opportunity to enhance various leadership and learning skill sets. To expand the Foundations reach we plan within the next 12 months to offer Central Unified student scholarship opportunities that can apply to either a traditional college, or a trade school.
A portion of the Home of Hope benefits (approximately $10,000) is used to purchase coats for children in need in the winter. The balance of the funds will go toward teacher grants.
Renaissance Scholars - Fresno State
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Foster children often face economic and personal hardships once they reach adulthood. California State University, Fresno proposes to make a difference by steering promising students to college through the Renaissance Scholars Program. This program monitors and helps students through every step of their college career-from health care to academic and career advising.
