by Ashley Goldsmith | Feb 1, 2025 | Campus Presence, ENP News, Neighborhood Presence, Parent Engagement, Serving Our Neighborhoods, Serving Our Schools
As part of a fairly new statewide initiative, Fresno Unified School District is in their second year of piloting community schools- a new, holistic approach to education. In a recent Fresno Bee article, Leqi Zong expands upon why California recognized the needs...
by Ashley Goldsmith | Jul 10, 2024 | Campus Presence, ENP News, Literacy
After a Year of Literacy Support, How Are Our Students Doing? A child’s reading skills are directly tied to their ability to thrive as an adult. Completing job applications, applying for scholarships, registering to vote, and getting a car loan all involve reading!...
by Ashley Goldsmith | May 31, 2024 | Campus Presence, Community Outreach, Economic Development, ENP News, Equipping, Neighborhood Presence, Serving Our Neighborhoods
“[Because] of a lack of awareness, many times we limit ourselves [or don’t know how] to make changes for our communities. For many years I was advocating with a group of residents for a pedestrian crosswalk in our area- the area around Susan B Anthony [Elementary...
by Ashley Goldsmith | Apr 3, 2024 | Campus Presence, Community Outreach, ENP News, Literacy, Neighborhood Presence, Saturday Sports, Serving Our Neighborhoods, Serving Our Schools
Nonprofits like Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP) cannot do what we do without volunteers. In 2023, volunteers invested 28,938 hours in Fresno schools and neighborhoods through ENP’s School Support and Neighborhood Development programs. These hours are equal...
by Ashley Goldsmith | Nov 14, 2023 | Campus Presence, Literacy, Neighborhood Presence, Partnership Spotlight, Saturday Sports, Serving Our Neighborhoods, Serving Our Schools
Before working with Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP), Sheng Xiong says she felt she was at her lowest point in life. Her job at a fast food restaurant made it difficult for her to balance her college and work responsibilities. When Sheng received a message to her...
by Ashley Goldsmith | May 8, 2023 | Campus Presence, Literacy, Parent Engagement, Serving Our Schools
In third grade, Sam reads stories about farm animals, giant peaches, and magical dragons. About 75% of his peers struggle to read at third grade level. In sixth grade, Sam is a little taller and strong enough to lug around a backpack full of books he will pour over...
