Stories of Impact
Reflections from the ENP Team
“ENP lives out the saying “be the hands and feet of Jesus.” Not just talking about it or preaching about it, but actually living it out.”
~ Joyce Eden
“ENP has trained thousands of people to be Saturday Sports leaders, classroom volunteers, to advocate for the wellbeing of their neighborhoods etc. as if to say, for generations to come that we, you, are not alone. ENP’s servant leadership has set itself apart, so that for generations to come Fresnans will know that the Lord is with them.”
~ Daniel Dominguez
“ENP not only invests in communities and neighborhoods in Fresno, but ENP invests in its staff- in me and my growth as an employee, and [as] a human. I am not the same person I was a year ago. We are committed to the people we serve and to one another. Leadership development is huge at ENP. We are ever growing as humans and learning, and being challenged by the disparities in our city. ENP has been a space for me where it’s OK not to have it all figured out or have all the answers. We together are the answer-and not just ENP, but everyone in every neighborhood.”
~ Laqusha Locke
“For me, ENP has been the best fusion of meaningful work with fun people, authentic connection with the community we work with, and my personal faith.”
~ Ivan Paz
“ENP has given me the opportunity to serve Fresno and follow two of my passions, playing sports and helping people. I can’t think of any other place [that] would let me work a job like Saturday Sports.”
~ Paul Castillo
“ENP is all about learning and growth. In the 5+ years at ENP, I have learned so much about Fresno- its people, organizations, bright spots and places of need, I’ve learned about how to support others from a trauma-informed, holistic, asset-minded approach, and I’ve grown in my own leadership, confidence, and abilities. It’s a journey! And ENP is here for it.”
~ Jenessa Cheema
“ENP has helped put legs and practical solutions to my passions. ENP has helped me truly have eyes for my city in a way that is hopeful, expectant, and eager to give back to it. ENP continues to teach me what it means to see the dignity in each and every image bearer of God.”
~ Grace Berg
Join us for our 15-Year Anniversary Celebration
Join us to hear more stories & celebrate our 15-year anniversary On October 12, 2023 at Kearney Mansion. We are inviting our neighbors to the most interactive, unique event we have ever hosted.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, walk the beautiful grounds of the Kearney Mansion, and hear stories of impact. Guests will walk through a series of “stations” providing powerful, hands-on experiences.
You will fall in love with our city as you learn what God has done over the last 15 years through ENP’s literacy mentoring, health and wellness programs, city-wide trainings, neighborhood development, Saturday Sports, & deep, collaborative partnerships with other organizations.
Then, we will cast bold vision for the future of our city, outlining the practical steps we must take to achieve this vision over the next 15 years.
We pray you leave this event challenged to take action in your own neighborhood like never before.
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