News & Events
For mid November, this past weekend sure was a busy one, and the Lord blessed us with some amazing sunny weather, which was helpful as we had so many outdoor events.
The sun managed to break through the clouds just in time for the 19 Saturday Sports programs that took place all over town, as well as 2 outreaches that we would like to spotlight.
In the Jefferson neighborhood a collaboration between our partnership teams, FIFUL's student volunteers, the City of Fresno and the…
November 15, 2011
9:02 AM
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There were more kids at Saturday Sports, more volunteers playing with the kids, and about 150 other volunteers from Northwest Church working on projects on the Addams Elementary campus as well as in the surrounding neighborhood.
This was Northwest's 2nd Serve Saturday of the year and it was another great day for the community!
Volunteers cleaned classrooms, worked on gifts and notes for the staff, and painted some number lines on the playground. Projects were also going on at a…
November 09, 2011
11:20 AM
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Over the course of this past Halloween weekend our partnership teams hosted several outreaches directed toward the neighborhoods they are serving. Here’s a snapshot of the weekend:On Saturday, the Altar Worship Center hosted a block party concert for the Yokomi neighborhood. Every one enjoyed an afternoon of fun, food and music. Not a bad combo!Sunday saw a fun festival at Kirk Elementary hosted by Journey Church. It was a great day for everyone to enjoy in some fun and good…
November 01, 2011
6:35 PM
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Eighteen students from the Fresno State Equestrian team visited Saturday Sports at Addams Elementary last Saturday to hang out with the kids! They joined in all of the games and crafts and talked to the kids about their horses, what they do on the equestrian team and how much they enjoy college. The world is a little bit bigger for the kids at Addams and they made some great new friends . . . and hope they come back very soon!
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ENP is VERY THANKFUL for the many Fresno State…
October 19, 2011
6:18 AM
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Jefferson Saturday Sports has started up again, and like last year - a bunch of neighborhood kids show up ready to have fun and hang out with friends! Devon and Joel lead up the program at Jefferson. Assisting them are volunteers from the Fresno State Communications Class, and some new ROTC students, also from Fresno State.
This past week there were about 20 fewer kids than normal which gave them a little more one-on-one attention from the volunteers. Two ladies who…
September 30, 2011
7:14 PM
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When Principal Kim Collins spoke to the congregation at Valley Christian Center on Sunday, she shared the need and the opportunities for volunteers to invest in Norseman Elementary and in the lives of the children. Several People from VCC served as academic mentors last year by volunteering in the classroom just a few hours a week. They also brought treats for the staff, and at the end of the year a group from the church helped several retiring teachers who needed to move out of…
September 22, 2011
6:34 AM
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More than 200 volunteers from Clovis Hills & El Encino made their Faithful Feet Ministry a huge success this year! They accepted donations, organized shoes and socks, planned, prepared and served. There was a smile on every face that morning as hundreds of kids received a pair of new shoes and socks, and a free lunch, too!
Michelle Pellerin, said that one of the highlights of the day was seeing some of the neighborhood kids serving at the event. These are kids that…
September 16, 2011
6:19 AM
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On the evening of Friday, September 2nd, a group of parents and kids gathered for dinner at the Sunset Community Center. Volunteers from Westside Church of God and the Fresno Street Saints wanted to connect with the some of the families from the Sunset Elementary neighborhood who were hand picked by the school because they had a need for backpacks and school supplies for their kids.However the more important purpose was to build new friendships with the families and inform them of all the…
September 07, 2011
6:51 PM
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It's exciting to see the new school year starting with new partnerships for several Fresno area schools.
Two churches will be working with Yokomi Elementary; "House of Deliverance" and The Altar Community Church will start with a Saturday Sports Program and they also plan on doing street and alley clean ups in the neighborhood.
Northpark Church will be partnering with Leavenworth doing campus support as well as Saturday Sports.
Iglesia Peoples Church is doing a regular Friday Night…
August 30, 2011
5:32 PM
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It's that time again! Kids are back in school and Saturday Sports programs will soon be going on all over our city! What an exciting time of the year!
There is a huge value in the work that our local churches and organizations do with volunteers who are committed to investing in our city and in the lives of kids and families. With budget cuts in our government run programs it is even more important than ever for people to step forward and serve. There is a real…
August 24, 2011
6:42 AM
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