Understanding Human Trafficking is a basic introduction course (previously called Human Trafficking 101). It covers:
Zoom link provided upon registration. Click to register.
The Ethics Center at Fresno State University is hosting the Interfaith Scholar weekend March 18-20, 2022. It will consist of 4 free webinars on Sabbath Economics. Each of these 90-minute presentations will be presented by Ched Myers and Dr. Elaine Enns and include elements of Lecture, PowerPoint, Art, Text, Design, Polling and Q and A to engage viewers/listeners.
For more information, visit interfaithscholar.org or contact Jim Grant: jimgrantbc@gmail.com
Christian Gonzalez at ENP as a Resident Engagement Specialist!
We are pleased to congratulate Christian on her new role as a Resident Engagement Specialist within the Neighborhood Development Team of ENP. Her passion for community engagement and building relationships that cultivate empowerment has led her to pursue continued intention and growth in neighborhood-focused development.
Within her new role, she will work in six targeted neighborhood elementary schools located in the 93702 and 93706 zip codes, to build a strong network of parent and resident leaders, build community capacity, and identify community priorities that lead to positive outcomes.
“Christian brings an amazing set of skills to the ENP team as our new Resident Engagement Specialist that we can’t wait to unleash her talent on the world”
– German Quinonez, Neighborhood Development Director
Although we may not see her within the CEDP gatherings as often, this partnership allows us the benefit of staying connected and continuing to engage through other community and city networks.
Feel free to send her well wishes at her new contact email: christian@everyneighborhood.org
Afghan Refugees have begun moving to Fresno and there are several ways individuals and churches or groups can welcome and support our new neighbors. Check out the opportunities below!
Join us along with churches from across Fresno/Clovis for a time of fasting and prayer for our city. See the full schedule for below:
. Monday the 10th First Armenian Presbyterian 430 S 1st St, Fresno, CA 93702
https://www.youtube.com/fapcfresno
2. Tuesday the 11th Breaking Free Revival Center 3510 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93726
https://www.facebook.com/BFreeRC
3. Wednesday the 12th New Covenant Church 1744 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
4. Thursday the 13th New Joy Church 980 Gettysburg Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
https://www.youtube.com/c/NewJoyClovis
5. Friday the 14th First Presbyterian Church 1540 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
https://www.youtube.com/FirstPresFresno
6. Saturday the 15th Betel Pastores en Oracion (At Templo Bethel) 148 W Whitesbridge Ave, Fresno, 93706
7. Sunday the 16th Northpark Community Church 2297 E Shepherd Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthparkCommunityChurchFresno
8. Monday the 17th Butler Church 4884 E Butler Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
https://www.youtube.com/ButlerChurch
9. Tuesday the 18th The Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church 1104 Collins Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
https://www.facebook.com/risingstarfresno
10. Wednesday the 19th Clovis Christian Church 1701 Locan Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
https://www.cloviscc.com/live-stream
11. Thursday the 20th Mountain View Sunnyside 6175 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93727
12. Friday the 21st Crosspoint Church 2518 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFZqiPrlcicr1TZ2uXoQ7rg
13. Saturday the 22nd Family Christian Assembly 535 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristianTemple559
14. Sunday the 23rd Valley Christian Center 4649 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93726
https://www.youtube.com/c/ValleyChristianCenterFresno
15. Monday the 24th New Life Community Church Clovis 2165 Gettysburg Ave, Clovis, CA 93611
https://newlifeclovis.squarespace.com
16. Tuesday the 25th Westside Church of God 1422 W California Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87172430432?pwd=V05vUnFwOTgrZW1PR0Z4eklVWm9kUT09
17. Wednesday the 26th Bethany Church 9161 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
https://www.youtube.com/bethanychurchfresno
18. Thursday the 27th North Fresno Church 5724 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93710
https://www.youtube.com/northfresnochurch
19. Friday the 28th The Church of Tollhouse 27950 Tollhouse Rd, Tollhouse, CA 93667
https://www.churchoftollhouse.org
20. Saturday the 29th Clovis Hills Church 10590 N Willow Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
21. Sunday the 30th **CELEBRATION** Cornerstone Church 1545 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
https://www.youtube.com/user/cornerstonefresno
If you have any questions comments or concerns please contact Eli 559-288-6279
From November 10-13, several of our staff members attended the Christian Community Development Association National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. This year’s theme was “Reimagine” and we explored with practitioners from across the country questions like, “What is God calling us to reimagine in our community for His glory?
When trying to get from point A to point B in a safe and speedy fashion, yet finding yourself at a standstill, whether because of a train and/or an overly long red light, this can be quite an inconvenience. Or, could the perceived disruption en route be an opportunity? Unfortunately, in Southwest Fresno, for those who live, work, play, and find themselves more often than not in Southwest Fresno, the disruptions have been evident for far too long.
In light of ENP actively seeking to establish and deepen existing relationships with residents in the 93706 zip code, those most impacted by the lack of streetscape development, we were able to respond to the call for the needed infrastructure improvements.
On July 20, 2021, ENP partnered with Southwest Residents, Fresno Housing, and Fresno County Department of Public Health for a virtual tour led by Cal Berkeley CalWalks of three street segments in Southwest Fresno: A street, California Ave, and Church Ave. Residents were able to share firsthand areas that were missing, in their entirety, basic infrastructure and absolutely in need of infrastructure implementation. The end goal is to establish safe, just, and inclusive streets and public spaces. In the end, the virtual audit was a success! CalWalks was able to provide an extensive report which included an overall project summary and recommendations.
With an established team set in place, ENP will continue working with residents in moving our findings from ideas to tangible and positive changes in Southwest Fresno. Some of those potential projects are as follows:
ENP’s Neighborhood Health and Wellness team has been hard at work this year with launching new programs and expanding current ones! Read our Impact Report of our Promotora/Community Health Worker program carried out in partnership with FCHIP (Fresno Community Health Improvement Partnership) to learn more about the strives for holistic health being taken in our community.
This week’s HUB Highlight is Martin Park located led by Oscar Rodriguez. We are thankful for their commitment to serving their community, especially through their excellent job of leading a Saturday Sports site at Webster Elementary.
In light of DRIVE, what is the vision for Martin Park in the Webster Neighborhood?
“To connect the social resources to the needs of the community and to build from the core that we are meeting the needs of others by standing in the GAP for generations to come. What change does our community want to see and how can we build a foundation to continue the efforts to bring civil change that will become beneficial.”
How is being a DRIVE HUB in the Webster neighborhood providing an opportunity to engage in your community in a deeper way?
“Drive is providing a template of what has been done for the last 10 years and giving hubs opportunity to not worry about salary and use the gifts that each org has a place at the table and learn from each other.”
How has ENP been of support to you and Martin Park?
“ENP has been willing to walk with us and provide leadership and training to engage the Webster Community. ENP has done the work we are doing and has gone into uncharted territory to stand in the gap and share without bias feedback but with the best interest of having a positive impact and outcome.”
Up to this point, what is 1 thing that you would like to highlight & share with others?
“I would like to share that we have the ability to see impact in many parts of Fresno with the hope to have more hubs with the effort of community members working together to give others the same respect and resources.”
“This photo shows the effort Drive has been helpful to the Webster community by providing and making opportunities for others to get involved. We started with our van being used to transport food boxes and now we have added a trailer because the need has grown. We have seen impact rise as, once we were a community that has been hurt and felt like they have been forgotten to now we are a community who is stepping out to help one another.”
Generation Changers in one of our DRIVE Hubs located in the Lincoln neighborhood. It is led none other than our very own Jason Spencer.
