ENP Blog

New Park Opens in Southwest Fresno Thanks to Residents’ Years of Dedication

December 5, 2022 Ashley Goldsmith Community Outreach, Economic Development, Equipping, Neighborhood Presence, Serving Our Neighborhoods

“Tupman Park is a perfect example of why residents are so important in getting critical resources to their neighborhood.”
~Ariana Martinez-Lott, City Councilmember Miguel Arias’ Office

On November 4, 2022, families gathered at the intersection of East California Avenue and South Tupman Street to celebrate the grand opening of Tupman Park.

Playful squeals and laughter filled this Southwest Fresno neighborhood as children played on the merry-go-round, bucket swings, and slides their community advocated for during a five year, collaborative process.

Holiday Resources

December 2, 2022 Gabrielle Piceno Partnership Spotlight

This holiday season, here are some community resources available for free!

Wellbeing: CCDA National Conference

November 22, 2022 Gabrielle Piceno Equipping

From November 2nd-5th, four of our new staff members travelled to Charlotte, North Carolina for the Christian Community Development Association National Conference, where they connected with and learned from other community leaders. This year’s theme was “Wellbeing” and Economic Wellbeing, Civic Engagement & Societal Wellbeing, Congregational Wellbeing, Organizational Wellbeing, and Wholistic Wellbeing were explored.

Marcel & Anthony’s Story: The Life-Changing Power of Mentorship

November 14, 2022 Ashley Goldsmith Community Outreach, Economic Development, ENP News, Neighborhood Presence, Serving Our Neighborhoods

Many of us long to make a difference in our communities, but we’re frozen by inaction because we don’t know where to start.

“The most valuable thing you can offer someone is your time,” says Marcel Woodruff.

Over 12 years ago, Marcel felt a call to invest in the young people of West Fresno. He says he “didn’t have much to offer,” but he knew he could volunteer for one hour once a month on a Saturday morning. On one of those Saturday mornings, Marcel met a boy who would impact his life forever.

In Fresno As It Is In Heaven

November 8, 2022 andrewfeil Perspectives

Not everyone ENP partners with comes from a faith background, but we all have a moral vision. We wanted to design something that represents the theological and moral vision of ENP.

The Biblical Story is really a story about two spaces: God’s space and humanity’s space. It is the Biblical Story of God’s mission and vision to reunite all humanity with Himself. In the Garden of Eden, God’s space and humanity’s space were one. But when sin and brokenness entered the world, those spaces separated. Injustice, pain, poverty, and disunity entered the picture.

Jesus is on a mission to bring them together once and for all. As an organization, we long for a city that reflects Jesus’ prayer: “your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”

Revelation 21 tells us that one day God’s space and humanity’s space will completely overlap.

As the Lord prayed, until the final vision becomes a reality, we get to work to see glimpses of heaven here in Fresno.

Thank you to Shelby King for bringing our vision of this design to life! She can be reached at shelbyking.art@gmail.com

If you would like to purchase a full resolution print of “in Fresno as it is in Heaven,” for pick-up from our office, you can order it below.

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ENP is Hiring! Recreational Resilience Coordinator

October 6, 2022 Desiree Sedano ENP News

Every Neighborhood Partnership is seeking a part-time or full-time Recreational Resilience Coordinator!

This role will: Manage, oversee, and expand Saturday Sports. Assist with other ENP School Support programming. Explore other recreational programming (such as recess support, sports camps, and play streets) as able.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Coordinate and support the launching of new Saturday Sports Partnerships with church and community partners
Provide ongoing training and support to Saturday Sports site leads
Onboard new volunteers by facilitating orientations, scheduling, connecting to site leads, and managing processes
Monitor systems for program compliance and data collection (i.e. fingerprinting, background checks, volunteer applications, attendance sheets)
Manage Saturday Sports snacks/lunches, including overseeing food intern and any necessary paperwork, distribution, outreach, and follow-up
Purchase, organize, and distribute supplies for all Saturday Sports sites
Explore school site recess support options and train and coach volunteers/interns
Work with Extended Learning Coordinator to pursue new recreation curriculum at Saturday Sports and/or Read Fresno Afterschool
Ability to work Saturdays
Other duties as assigned

See full Job Description for more info.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jenessa@everyneighborhood.org.

Fall in Love with Fresno 2022 Recap

September 29, 2022 Ashley Goldsmith ENP News

Event Recap & Next Steps

Last week, 223 individuals representing various churches, City of Fresno council district offices, local businesses, community benefit organizations, neighborhoods, and Fresno Unified School District gathered for Every Neighborhood Partnership’s 2022 Fall in Love with Fresno event!

What a joy it was to celebrate growth in our city and ENP!

A Community Engaged Church

September 26, 2022 Desiree Sedano ENP News

The words, “Privately engaging but socially irrelevant” should make us all uncomfortable. This is the accusation we hear about the church from so many corners. So many see the church existing for itself, but making no contribution to the betterment of their communities. What examples are there of community-engaged churches, and how did they come to embrace their communities? Hear these stories from Noel Castellanos, a veteran Christian community development practitioner and pastor, and understand how your church and community might be transformed. Please see the flyer below for his bio.

Neighborhood News

September 12, 2022 Desiree Sedano ENP News

Hello Andrew,

Recently folks have asked… “So does ENP change much when the school year starts?”

You have NO IDEA! We are like a bunch of busy bees around here!

We got students to hire, train and place in schools… (100 to be exact!)

We got parent groups starting back up… (Olmos & Columbia)

We have more outreach or tabling events than we can handle…

We are working on adding new church partners…

Oh did I mention that we are doing our banquet on September 22nd! Love to have you join us.

But honestly, in all the work I am so grateful for the fantastic new staff we have, the deep community engagement we are doing, and the support of our friends, partner organizations, and this community.

By way of updates, we are also working on our first strategic plan which includes an update to our mission, vision, and values. More details coming in October! Enjoy these updates and the good work you are supporting…

Can’t wait to see you at our Fall in Love with Fresno Banquet!

Andrew Feil
Executive Director, Every Neighborhood Partnership

Our Vision is Growing! Learn more and Fall in Love with Fresno on September 22.

September 6, 2022 Ashley Goldsmith ENP News, Equipping, Serving Our Neighborhoods, Serving Our Schools

Learn more about Every Neighborhood Partnership’s growing vision and important things taking place in our city at our Fall in Love with Fresno event on September 22.

Over the last 14 years, Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP) has been on a growth trajectory. Yes, our staff and programs are growing, but so is our vision.

ENP began as an organization focused on helping churches connect relationally with schools in central Fresno. Over time, with God’s guidance and the support of incredible partners, we have expanded our vision to equipping and mobilizing residents to be leaders who have the tools they need to make sustainable, long-lasting change in their neighborhoods.

Communities are being changed from the inside out.

Through literacy mentoring at elementary schools, Saturday Sports camps, Latin Dance Fitness classes, women’s support groups, workshops and coaching for other nonprofit leaders, and neighborhood associations, our vision is growing… and it involves YOU too.

Join us on September 22nd to learn more and celebrate the GROWING taking place in our city at ENP’s annual Fall in Love with Fresno event! You won’t want to miss this.