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When driving through an apartment complex, you rarely see much activity outside on a warm Fresno day. But nestled in a grassy area under some big trees were tables and chairs and lots of kids hanging out with volunteers from The Word Community Church. Some kids were sitting at tables coloring, one of the volunteers was reading a book to others and anyone who was listening. You could see kids jumping rope, and in an area about 1/4 of the size of a football field, a bunch of kids…
August 18, 2011
7:27 AM
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Church volunteers, parents of students and residents in the Columbia school district gathered on Saturday to clear out some flowerbeds along the streets in one block of that area. This diverse group not only got some much needed work done but they also made some new friends along the way. It was a great way to see three different sectors come together for the unified vision of a single purpose - to make their neighborhood just a little nicer looking for everyone to enjoy.They plan to continue…
August 08, 2011
9:32 PM
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This block party took place at Toby Lawless Elementary where Northpointe Church has been hosting a Saturday Sports Program once a month. On Saturday, July 23rd, however Northpointe brought about 100 volunteers, and joining forces with *Bringing Broken Neighborhoods Back to Life, filling the the campus with activities for everyone. Men of Promise provided music, while men from West Side Church of God barbequed hot dogs for everyone. They had lots of great games and activities for kids…
August 01, 2011
5:53 AM
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During the summer months, community engagement is a big part of our partnerships' outreaches. This past Saturday there were two impactful block parties that were a blessing to our city.
In southwest Fresno, St. Rests Church blocked off the street to host a family-oriented day. There was live music, face painting and even a dunk tank. The kids were having a great time with all the activities while the parents were engaged in healthy conversations with each other. There…
July 18, 2011
3:58 PM
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A little food, a little fun and a lot to celebrate as partnership leaders gathered for an evening to share a meal together and highlights of the past school year in partnership neighborhoods throughout Fresno
We are blessed to live in a city where so many share their time and talents to serve in very intentional ways. It was great to hear what is happening in schools and neighborhoods. It's a joy to be able to serve together, always fun to play…
July 18, 2011
7:19 AM
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A grant from the Fresno Regional Foundation will help ENP implement and expand the Heroes Program so it can offered to more children in Fresno neighborhoods.
The Heroes program started about 5 years ago at Lowell Elementary and has been offered to students at several Fresno Schools. The program targets at-risk students who are having the most difficulty in school (academics, behavior, attendance, relationships), giving them an opportunity to be a part of something positive - something…
July 11, 2011
3:56 PM
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King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church was in the middle of a remodel project and needed a little extra help, so ENP stepped in to help manage the project with volunteers from the church and community pitching in to help.
This past Saturday there were sixty people there to help wherever needed. You could hear the sounds of hammers, saws and energetic volunteers all morning. Members of the church were making a physical investment in their church as well as taking good care of…
June 29, 2011
2:14 PM
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This past Father's Day was a little different for the congregation at Whitestone Christian Fellowship.
At 9:00 AM everyone gathered at the church campus and then descended upon two graffiti-laden walls in their neighborhood.
The city's abatement department requested these two locations because they are highly hit targets for the taggers.
The congregation not only painted over the graffiti, but laughed and had a great time in fellowship while serving. This of course…
June 24, 2011
2:12 PM
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It's a sure sign, if you arrive at Saturday Sports and see huge buckets full of water balloons, it's probably going to be a really good day! What a great way to end the school year and celebrate the beginning summer! Water Balloon toss, relay races and a huge water war at the end! . . . and when it's time to leave and the leaders are drenched, you know everyone had fun! There was a smile on every face!
This has been a fantastic first year for the partnership of…
June 13, 2011
7:30 AM
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CLEANING THE PARK
It was a beautiful morning - a perfect day for kicking a soccer ball at Saturday Sports! But the kids knew that Saturday Sports was cancelled. They could have stayed home, but these awesome kids knew that this was they day they working - NOT playing and the plan was to spend the morning cleaning up their park - the park under the bridge at Belmont and San Pablo.
About 40 kids and 12 leaders showed up ready to work! They put on gloves and worked hard…
June 02, 2011
6:02 AM
Views: 670