Annual Report Photo Contest
Congratulations to This Year’s Cover Winner: Khonesavanh Saysamongdy
Photo Contest Finalists
New Americans by Craig Kohlruss
Immigrants being naturalized as Americans in ceremony.
Fresno Art Hop by Lupe Gaitan
An amazing art event held in beautiful downtown Fresno bringing together people of all races, ages, and genders.
City Skyline by Craig Kohlruss
Photo showing the downtown Fresno skyline.
Somewhere, Close To Nowhere Else by Brian Diener
Of all the aerial photos I’ve taken in 2019 over Fresno, I feel this one most accurately captures the themes of community and interconnectedness for the photo contest. Fresno, as a place, can be hard to describe — because it’s better off shown. There’s so much variety as you move throughout the city. From the heart of Downtown, it can feel like a big city. Yet at the same time, you’re never too far from being in the middle of nowhere. In itself, these easily attainable changes of pace are what set Fresno apart from other cities. Not just geographically, but also in terms of the city’s self image. All the while, there’s a high likelihood of seeing people you know across town!
An Endless Field of Work by Vennuss Vang
In this photo, a woman is harvesting a large field of lemongrass which really demonstrates the local culture of Fresno County.
Last year’s photo was taken by Brian Diener.
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Founded in 1966, CVCF has been a trusted community partner in the Central Valley. Our mission is to cultivate smart philanthropy, lead, and invest in solutions that build stronger communities. Our service area includes six counties: Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings.
For over 50 years, CVCF has provided grants in support of arts, education, employment, environment, health, agriculture, and science. With assets of $92 million in 234 funds, we tackle challenges on behalf of over 2.5 million people living in the region.