“[Because] of a lack of awareness, many times we limit ourselves [or don’t know how] to make changes for our communities. For many years I was advocating with a group of residents for a pedestrian crosswalk in our area- the area around Susan B Anthony [Elementary...
Over the last 3+ years, ENP has been a part of a local initiative called The Fresno D.R.I.V.E. Initiative (Developing the Region’s Inclusive and Vibrant Economy). One of the central values is that together we want to create an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable...
What a better way to end the year than by clarifying some important questions about ENP’s neighborhood development role in our city. For example, many have asked, please explain the DRIVE initiative to us in plain terms and in more interesting ones; what the heck is...
“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 Kaum ib hlis 4, 2022, families gathered at the intersection of East California...
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...
“This is where I live. This is where my legacy is. This is where my children’s legacy is. It’s gonna be here when we’re not. So what footprints are we gonna leave?”~Sharon Williams, Southwest Fresno Resident Cracked roads and poor health conditions are prevalent in...
