WHEN: Monday, July 28, 2025, 10 a.m.

WHERE: The Fresno Center

4879 Cesar Chavez Blvd. Fresno, CA 93727 (parking lot adjacent to

Burlington Coat Factory Building) Winery/Cesar Chavez Blvd.

WHY: Join Us for a Financial Empowerment Event Honoring EECU

FRESNO, CA - The Fresno Center will roll out the red carpet to honor Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) during an open house celebration, recognizing their pivotal role in bringing accessible financial services and education to the community. Guests will be invited to tour EECU’s Mobile Branch and attend a special award presentation celebrating EECU’s dedication to financial well-being.

We are proud to host this special event recognizing EECU for joining The Fresno Center in a shared commitment to expanding access to financial services and education throughout our underserved community. This collaboration reflects a shared vision: empowering individuals and fostering long-term community well-being. The Fresno Chamber of Commerce is attending and will host a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.

The Mobile Branch will remain onsite throughout the afternoon to provide access to vital financial services to individuals attending The Fresno Center’s monthly Food Distribution event.

This is a unique opportunity to witness innovation in action and to support our shared mission to make a meaningful difference in our community. We hope you’ll join us in recognizing EECU and reinforcing our collective commitment to financial empowerment.

SCHEDULED TO ATTEND:

Pao Yang, President & CEO, The Fresno Center

Dr. Larry Wilder, Board of Directors, The Fresno Center

Jerry Dyer, Fresno Mayor

Luis Chavez, Fresno County Supervisor

Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Council Member

Elizabeth J. Dooley, EECU President and CEO

Mark V. Perez, EECU Senior Vice President Lending and Marketing

Kevin Pacheco, EECU Senior Vice President Branch Operations

Dora Westerlund, CEO Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation

Scott Miller, Fresno Chamber of Commerce President

MEDIA CONTACT:

Cheri Cruz

Director Public Relations Community Relations

The Fresno Center

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About The Fresno Center

The Fresno Center is thirty plus years strong and continues to champion positive change with new initiatives focused on financial literacy and wellness—core pillars that foster empowerment, education, and collaboration throughout the Central Valley.

In partnership with community organizations and educators, The Fresno Center will be launching new workshops, digital tools, and culturally-competent resources to address financial wellness across all life stages. These efforts are designed to meet people where they are—and move them toward where they want to be.