Hello ENP Friends,
I know for some COVID has really be a slow season, but for ENP things have ramped up! We have pivoted and have learned new skills and competencies, but all centered our some of our core ways of being.
We connect others.
We support our churches and community to volunteer.
We share information that helps others.
As we wrap up January we wanted to give you an update of some of the events that we are a part of or some resources that have been shared with us.
Thank you so much for your support in this new year. Your support means the world to us! If you want to give financial you can give online today!
If I can help you or connect with you please let me know!
Executive Director, Every Neighborhood Partnership
UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY
DISCOVER FRESNO – Sat, Jan 30th
Our local community and churches have been faced with many challenges in 2020 including the Creek Fire, COVID-19, and racial tension. In these difficult times, God is still using the people of Jesus to engage the gospel and meet the needs of others in tough places.
Join us online for an in-depth look into four local communities and hear how the gospel is working in and through the lives of the people there.
BOOK BIN AUCTION – Jan 23-Feb 6
Early 2020 Reading Heart and ENP were gifted with over 170 Fresno Bee Newspaper Boxes.
With your help, we have begun the process of beautifying and installing them across Fresno County. We have already placed or donated over 50 book boxes and want to continue this work.
Bid on a box to be housed at your desired location. Every box purchased will be stocked with books.
The proceeds from this auction will help continue this work because we believe a good book should always be within reach.
Learn more and submit your bid here.
FEBRUARY
FUSD FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS – NOW THRU MAY
ENP is continuing Food Distributions at FUSD school sites in partnership with the Central California Food Bank, Fresno Unified School District, and many churches and community volunteers!
If you would like to volunteer at a food distribution, visit Serve Fresno to sign up.
DIGITAL LITERACY CLASS – FEB 8TH
One of the issues that has become very clear during this COVID pandemic is that not everyone has the say level of Digital Literacy or Education. As we have helped over 100 kids be matched with mentors we have recognized that many of our church and community members would like more training. ENP is hosting a class starting February 8th.
If you would like to sign up please text Digital Literacy or Alfabetización Digital to 559-423-0624.
RACIAL JUSTICE CONVO – FEB 17
ENP has committed to bringing an UNDIVIDED course to Fresno in February.
UNDIVIDED is a six-session journey designed to help individuals grow within the context of a diverse group setting. Our program follows our 6R’s (Redeem, Relationship, Reality, Repentance, Reconciliation, & Reignite) to spark conversations that are catalysts for the kind of growth that bridges racial divides.
If you are interested in being one of the key leaders to go through it, sign up here.
Ongoing
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Virtual Literacy Mentoring
Do you have a passion for kids and love of reading (and a computer)? We have many kids waiting for your support! Meet virtually with an early reader one-on-one for about an hour a week from the comfort of your home.
Learning Hubs
Did you know lots of our kids come from homes where remote learning is almost impossible? In response to the need, churches and businesses throughout Fresno have committed to providing a safe place and good wifi connection for kids to complete their virtual school day from. They need volunteers who can help weekly for at least a 3 hour block. This would require you to be onsite at a location and adhere to all COVID safety policies.
Email jenessa@everyneighborhood.org or fill out everyneighborhood.org/volunteerapp for more info and next steps!
PROMOTORAS
Three Neighborhood Fitness Instructors are currently being trained to become Promotoras, also known as Community Health Workers. These Community Health Workers will serve as liaisons between health educators, communities, social services, and other healthcare professionals. To put what they are learning in action and support the community, they are kicking off a weekly Women’s Support Group on Fridays. If you or someone you know would like to join email jennifer@everyneighborhood.org.
INFORMATION TO SHARE
Fresno County Food Map
Looking to point people to food distributions around you? Or looking for food yourself? Thanks to Bitwise Inc and Shift3 Technologies and the COVID-19 Fresno County Food Group we built a map that has every food distribution in Fresno County that we know of on it. This is an INCREDIBLE resource. You can also embed it on your org/church website! Visit fresnocountyfood.org
CBO CALL – Bi-Weekly
If you want a bi-weekly dose of COVID-19 Health Updates and to learn about the latest topics that are affecting Fresno County join the Fresno County CBO Call.
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