Blog for Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP)

ENP Literacy Panel

October 14, 2016 andrewfeil Literacy

Imagine living in a home that doesn’t have any books much less a book shelf. Mom loves and works hard for you, but has little to give after her 2nd part time job ends at 8pm. Did I mention that mom doesn’t speak English? She wants to help you with your homework, but can’t read the words on the page. She only finished 4th grade in Mexico so she can’t help. This situation and many others like it play out every day in our schools.

Fresno Unified is made up of just over 74,000 kids. Over 16,000 of them are English Learners and 86% are living in poverty.

5 Things To Do Before You Serve

September 29, 2016 andrewfeil Serving Our Neighborhoods

Congratulations on stepping out of your comfort zone to get engaged in the work that God is doing in our city! At ENP we have all experienced the transforming power of serving others!

We know that if you follow these steps below, not only will our neighborhoods benefit from your service, but you will leave transformed.

Before you dive in, we want to encourage you to consider a couple of things:

Bloom Where You’re Planted – Or Maybe Uproot Yourself

September 19, 2016 andrewfeil Perspectives

You have probably heard the short catchphrase, “Bloom where you are planted!” The phrase is meant to encourage us to dig deep into the areas where we live, work and play. But have we ever stopped to question the premise? Have we ever asked ourselves, “Where should I plant myself?”

What I Learned Interning at ENP

September 14, 2016 andrewfeil Perspectives

Blog from former ENP Intern – Lydia Dawson

When people ask me where I am from, I pause, unsure which place I would call home. I have moved enough times that I have never felt rooted, and I have come to be content, enjoying my own company and taking comfort in God’s permanence. Before my internship at ENP, I would have said that I would leave the Central Valley as soon as I graduated from Fresno State. I have grown comfortable in my transience; getting involved in many different things, meeting many different people, and looking forward to my next change. I have grown to fear commitment.

The Impact of Love & Two Hours a Week

August 17, 2016 Carol Young Literacy

For the past 5 years, these ladies have been working with 1st & 2nd grade children at Addams Elementary with children who are struggling with letter sounds or just need a little extra help getting caught up with the rest of their class. They are making an impact in the lives of these kids! Most (not all) are retired teachers who are doing what their “teacher hearts” love to do . . . help kids learn!

Equipping… It is What We Do!

July 22, 2016 andrewfeil Equipping

At ENP we believe the Church is central to God’s mission to change our community. We exist to come alongside the Church, not replace it, but to equip and connect the church to serve schools and neighborhoods.

This Fall we have a lot of options for you and your congregation to get equipped. Check them out and sign up today!

Service Comes Full Circle

June 17, 2016 Leah Bigham Serving Our Schools

At a Fresno elementary school, 20-year-old Bibiana Montes felt a spark ignite in her as a kindergartener. She dreamt that one day she would become a teacher, in part because of her influencers at Susan B. Anthony where she attended school and Saturday Sports. These individuals, teachers and volunteers, left a deep, personal impact on Bibiana. Their support helped her define her career goals and find the confidence to pursue them in hopes of making a difference in the lives of children.

God Doesn’t Take a Vacation

June 14, 2016 Carol Young Perspectives

We made it to the end of another school year! Phew!

Summer is always a good time for me to PAUSE (and rest), REFLECT (and evaluate) PLAN (and dream for the year ahead). At the end of the school year I am always ready for a little break. But it didn’t take long for God to remind me that He does NOT take a summer vacation and is still prompting my heart.

A Neighbor to the Little Ones

April 27, 2016 Carol Young Saturday Sports, Serving Our Neighborhoods

A couple months before I began working with ENP I made the decision to live in an intentional community for ten months at the Pink House located in the inner city of Fresno.

During the ten months of living with 11 other brothers and sisters within a facility of four apartments, we learned about numerous topics, such as: Reconciliation, Christian Community Development, Biblical Community, Leadership Development, and Evangelism, to list a few. Among all the topics we studied as interns, the simplest of them all was one that resonated with me the most . . . the topic on God’s commandment to love our neighbor.

A snapshot of 2015

March 3, 2016 andrewfeil ENP News

Each year we produce an Annual Report to highlight the year that passed and the impact made in our city by servant hearted people from our partnership churches, organizations and universities.

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