The Fresno Center, AT&T, and local partners are uniting to equip Fresno students with free laptops, backpacks, and supplies, ensuring they start the school year ready to succeed. As part of AT&T’s California Summer of Connectivity, this event also features a resource fair and highlights community efforts to bridge the digital divide for low-income families. [Read More]

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was honored by The Fresno Center for the credit union’s commitment to expanding financial services and education across the Central Valley on Monday.  The event featured a red carpet celebration where The Fresno Center presented EECU with a plaque and a traditional Hmong necklace in recognition of its ongoing support. [Read More]

In recognition of its ongoing commitment to expanding financial services and education throughout the community, Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was celebrated by The Fresno Center with a red carpet event on July 28. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

Scale Fresno, launched at its inaugural Investor Summit, is a county-wide initiative to grow small business ownership by 30% by 2030 — adding nearly 7,000 new businesses. Backed by a $1 million investment from The James Irvine Foundation, the effort brings together over 20 local partners to provide capital, training, and support for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Its Investable Plan outlines ready-to-fund projects aimed at building a more inclusive and equitable economy in Fresno County. [Read More]

Community groups are pushing for new state legislation, responding to all the changes at the federal level. The Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Advocacy Coalition gathered at the State Capitol on Monday to promote five bills related to protecting immigrant families, diversity, equity and inclusion programs, as well as community services. [Read More]

Hmong American Day 2025 to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hmong Migration to the US and Honor the Cultural Legacy of the Hmong Community. You are invited to join The Fresno Center, in partnership with Fresno State, Lao Veterans of America Institute and Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans, for Hmong America Day 2025 at Fresno State, an event that pays tribute to the rich heritage, resilience, and cultural legacy of the Hmong community. [Read More]

Saint Paul, MN - Hmong American Partnership (HAP) and its subsidiary, Hmong National Development (HND), are pleased to announce an award of $7.3 million from the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This funding, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, highlights the dedication of HAP, HND, and their partners to closing the digital divide in underserved Hmong communities in Minnesota and California. [Read More]

FRESNO, CALIF. – In response to significant federal funding cuts impacting Fresno County, community leaders and nonprofit partners will gather for an emergency summit to address how these reductions are affecting vulnerable populations, and what can be done to mitigate the damage. [Read More]

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An event to raise awareness about hate incidents and crimes is going to be hosted in Fresno by the Stop the Hate initiative at the Fresno Center and the Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries.

The event, United Against Hate Block Party, is expected to bring a vibrant hub of cultural festivities, engaging activities and powerful conversations aimed at fostering inclusivity and combating hate, organizers say.