In the News:

Contractors of color have trouble landing public projects. $2.5M grant aims to change that.

September 23, 2021| The Business Journal

$2.5 Million grant awarded to support local women- and BIPOC-owned construction contractors

September 23, 2021| News Release

Ashley Swearengin to receive 2021 Ethical Leadership Award 

September 2, 2021| Fresno State News

In the News: ‘Big Tell’ Short Films That Captured Valley Stories Win Big Awards

June 11, 2021| GV Wire

In the News: Central Valley Today talks about The Big Tell 

Press Release: CVCF Welcomes new Communications Manager
March 15, 2021CVCF Welcomes Chelsea Harkness Rasmussen

Press Release: Fresno DRIVE Neighborhood Hubs Selected
March 15, 2021

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation welcomes new board members
February 11, 2021

Press Release: Merced community leader selected to lead philanthropic, community development effort in Northern Central Valley
December 4, 2020

In the News: Big victory for Fresno parks as Measure P tax wins in court. City opponents accept ruling
December 17, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Creek Fire: Fundraised started for Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department
November 1, 2020 | ABC30

In the News: Nine businesses with a fresh vision for Downtown Fresno
November 12, 2020

In the News: Fresno chosen as part of Microsoft project to boost local journalism
October 7, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Valley Public Radio to participate in journalism collaborative
October 9, 2020 | The Hanford Sentinel

In the News: Bees are dying in droves. Here’s why that’s important to you and the food you eat
October 16, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: The Big Tell Showcase to be featured on the small screen
October 22, 2020 | The Hanford Sentinel

In the News: What An Equitable Pandemic Recovery Looks Like: Part 1
October 29, 2020 | Next City

In the News: Familias de Madera reciben una sorpresa de $100 por usar cubrebocas
September 2, 2020 | Univision

In the News: Tulare Mayor Jose Sigala gifts $100 to unsuspecting mask wearers
September 5, 2020 | Visalia Times Delta

In the News: What inclusive economic recovery can look like – lessons from Fresno
September 9, 2020 | The Hanford Sentinel

In the News: Current, former Rawhide owners donate $250,000 to the community
September 15, 2020 | The Hanford Sentinel

In the News: County launches Healthy Harvest for Ag, farmworkers
September 18, 2020 | The Porterville Recorder

In the News: Hotels Expanded for COVID Positive Farm Workers
September 25, 2020 | California Ag Today

In the News: Farmworkers who test positive for COVID-19 to be offered hotel rooms so they can isolate safely
August 5, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

In the News: Wearing a mask could get you a $100 gift card
August 28, 2020 | The Business Journal

In the News: 400 Mask-Wearers will get $100 gift card in Five Valley Counties
August 28, 2020 | GV Wire

In the News: State program to provide temp housing for agricultural workers exposed to COVID-19 launches in Fresno & San Joaquin counties
August 28, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

In the News: You could get $100 just for wearing your mask
August 28, 2020 | KMPH

In the News: Want to win a $100 gift card? Wear a mask
August 31, 2020 | Visalia Times Delta

In the News: RESTART Grant to support small Black businesses
July 15, 2020 | The Business Journal

In the News: Downtown Fresno businesses receive grant assistance
June 1, 2020 | The Business Journal

In the News: Fresnoland Lab at The Fresno Bee adds three journalists to its staff
June 9, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation expands team, adds senior program officer to lead neighborhood revitalization efforts
June 26, 2020

In the News: Rawhide owners team up to donate $30k for community relief
May 7, 2020 | Valley Voices

In the News: New relief program targets Downtown Fresno businesses
May 12, 2020 | The Business Journal

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation Providing Over 30,000 Masks to Healthcare Workers, Addressing Critical Shortage in Personal Protective Equipment
April 2, 2020

In the News: Volunteers learn how to sew surgical masks for healthcare workers across the Valley
April 2, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

Press Release: Chevron Commits $100,000 to CVCF’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
April 9, 2020

In the News: Chevron donates $100,00 to support local emergency response fund
April 9, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

Press Release: Local healthcare clinic receives 15,000 Surgical Masks
April 13, 2020

In the News: 15,000 surgical masks donated to Clinica Sierra Vista
April 13, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Donan 30 mil mascarillas a clínicas comunitarias de la zona para enfrentar crisis por coronavirus
April 13, 2020 | Univision

In the News: Central Valley Community Foundation donates thousands of masks to healthcare workers
April 13, 2020 | ABC30

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation Commits $500,000 to Coronavirus Relief
March 31, 2020

In the News: Non-emergency helpline expanding services after coronavirus relief donation
March 31, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

In the News: Coronavirus updates: New cases in Fresno, Tulare, Madera, Kings counties
March 31, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Lessons from California’s Diverse Cities
January 22, 2020 | U.S. News and World Report

In the News: Central Valley Community Foundation hires new Philanthropy Director
January 23, 2020 | The Business Journal

In the News: Economic Summit start with a bang: Group announces plan to attract $4.2B investment in Fresno
November 7, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: The Big Tell Showcase
October 22, 2019 | Central Valley Today

In the News: Coalition wants to reduce economic inequality. A new grant may help that effort
October 22, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Bank of America grant to benefit economic development initiative
October 22, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: Fresno Bee launches education initiative
September 19, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: 10 local films earn $5,000 each
July 3, 2019 | The Sun-Gazette

Press Release: Community leaders launch effort to address chronic economic, racial disparity in Fresno
July 10, 2019

In the News: How can Fresno make its economy more inclusive and prosperous? A new effort is underway
July 10, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation Honors Local Leaders
June 19, 2019

In the News: Want to see California on the rise? Look inland
June 24, 2019 | UC RIverside News

Press Release: The Central Valley Community Foundation announces The Big Tell Film Contest Winners
June 26, 2019

In the News: Action! Grants awarded to filmmakers for Central Valley stories
June 28, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: Land of Opportunity Zones: Fresno, other communities primed for capital investment
May 2, 2019 | The Business Journal

Op-Ed: Poorer, higher-crime neighborhoods of Fresno backed Measure P the most, analysis shows
May 17, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

Press Release (Partner): Urban Institute Adds Three Leaders to Its Board of Trustees
May 17, 2019

In the News: Grants available for storefront renovations in Downtown Fresno
May 21, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: Fresno Ranks Near The Bottom On Park Score, Again
May 22, 2019 | Valley Public Radio

In the News: Fresno’s parks are still nearly at the bottom. What can be done?
May 23, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: INSIGHT: Central Valley Community Foundation – Ashley Swearengin
April 5, 2019 | m/OppenheimTV

Press Release: Calling All Filmmakers: CVCF Accepting Applications for $5,000 Grant
April 16, 2019

In the News: Valley foundation offers $5K to local filmmakers
April 24, 2019 | The Sun-Gazette

In the News: Downtown Fresno ‘Create Here” competition returns
April 26, 2019 | The Business Journal

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation Announces New Board Members & Leadership Roles
March 4, 2019

In the News: New state group to promote Opportunity Zones
March 25, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: Agriland’s James Maxwell honored for philanthropy
March 30, 2019 | The Madera Tribune

In the News: Inland California: the backbone of our state
February 18, 2019 | The Sacramento Bee

In the News: Self-Help Enterprises to host free Water Managers Leadership Institute
February 27, 2019 | The Porterville Recorder

In the News: ‘Preying on Innocents’: 210 Connect hosts film discussion on Tulare County sex trafficking
January 12, 2019 | Visalia Times-Delta

In the News: Lights! Camera! Action Mariposa Library Offers Free Film Workshops on Saturday, February 2 & 9, 2019
January 24, 2019 | Sierra Sun Times

In the News: ‘Big Tell’ Short Films That Captured Valley Stories Win Big Awards

June 11, 2021| GV Wire

In the News: Central Valley Today talks about The Big Tell 

Press Release: CVCF Welcomes new Communications Manager
March 15, 2021CVCF Welcomes Chelsea Harkness Rasmussen

Press Release: Fresno DRIVE Neighborhood Hubs Selected
March 15, 2021

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation welcomes new board members
February 11, 2021

Press Release: Merced community leader selected to lead philanthropic, community development effort in Northern Central Valley
December 4, 2020

In the News: Big victory for Fresno parks as Measure P tax wins in court. City opponents accept ruling
December 17, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Creek Fire: Fundraised started for Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department
November 1, 2020 | ABC30

In the News: Nine businesses with a fresh vision for Downtown Fresno
November 12, 2020

In the News: Fresno chosen as part of Microsoft project to boost local journalism
October 7, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Valley Public Radio to participate in journalism collaborative
October 9, 2020 | The Hanford Sentinel

In the News: Bees are dying in droves. Here’s why that’s important to you and the food you eat
October 16, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: The Big Tell Showcase to be featured on the small screen
October 22, 2020 | The Hanford Sentinel

In the News: What An Equitable Pandemic Recovery Looks Like: Part 1
October 29, 2020 | Next City

In the News: Familias de Madera reciben una sorpresa de $100 por usar cubrebocas
September 2, 2020 | Univision

In the News: Tulare Mayor Jose Sigala gifts $100 to unsuspecting mask wearers
September 5, 2020 | Visalia Times Delta

In the News: What inclusive economic recovery can look like – lessons from Fresno
September 9, 2020 | The Hanford Sentinel

In the News: Current, former Rawhide owners donate $250,000 to the community
September 15, 2020 | The Hanford Sentinel

In the News: County launches Healthy Harvest for Ag, farmworkers
September 18, 2020 | The Porterville Recorder

In the News: Hotels Expanded for COVID Positive Farm Workers
September 25, 2020 | California Ag Today

In the News: Farmworkers who test positive for COVID-19 to be offered hotel rooms so they can isolate safely
August 5, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

In the News: Wearing a mask could get you a $100 gift card
August 28, 2020 | The Business Journal

In the News: 400 Mask-Wearers will get $100 gift card in Five Valley Counties
August 28, 2020 | GV Wire

In the News: State program to provide temp housing for agricultural workers exposed to COVID-19 launches in Fresno & San Joaquin counties
August 28, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

In the News: You could get $100 just for wearing your mask
August 28, 2020 | KMPH

In the News: Want to win a $100 gift card? Wear a mask
August 31, 2020 | Visalia Times Delta

In the News: RESTART Grant to support small Black businesses
July 15, 2020 | The Business Journal

In the News: Downtown Fresno businesses receive grant assistance
June 1, 2020 | The Business Journal

In the News: Fresnoland Lab at The Fresno Bee adds three journalists to its staff
June 9, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation expands team, adds senior program officer to lead neighborhood revitalization efforts
June 26, 2020

In the News: Rawhide owners team up to donate $30k for community relief
May 7, 2020 | Valley Voices

In the News: New relief program targets Downtown Fresno businesses
May 12, 2020 | The Business Journal

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation Providing Over 30,000 Masks to Healthcare Workers, Addressing Critical Shortage in Personal Protective Equipment
April 2, 2020

In the News: Volunteers learn how to sew surgical masks for healthcare workers across the Valley
April 2, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

Press Release: Chevron Commits $100,000 to CVCF’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
April 9, 2020

In the News: Chevron donates $100,00 to support local emergency response fund
April 9, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

Press Release: Local healthcare clinic receives 15,000 Surgical Masks
April 13, 2020

In the News: 15,000 surgical masks donated to Clinica Sierra Vista
April 13, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Donan 30 mil mascarillas a clínicas comunitarias de la zona para enfrentar crisis por coronavirus
April 13, 2020 | Univision

In the News: Central Valley Community Foundation donates thousands of masks to healthcare workers
April 13, 2020 | ABC30

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation Commits $500,000 to Coronavirus Relief
March 31, 2020

In the News: Non-emergency helpline expanding services after coronavirus relief donation
March 31, 2020 | KSEE24/CBS47

In the News: Coronavirus updates: New cases in Fresno, Tulare, Madera, Kings counties
March 31, 2020 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Lessons from California’s Diverse Cities
January 22, 2020 | U.S. News and World Report

In the News: Central Valley Community Foundation hires new Philanthropy Director
January 23, 2020 | The Business Journal

In the News: Economic Summit start with a bang: Group announces plan to attract $4.2B investment in Fresno
November 7, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: The Big Tell Showcase
October 22, 2019 | Central Valley Today

In the News: Coalition wants to reduce economic inequality. A new grant may help that effort
October 22, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: Bank of America grant to benefit economic development initiative
October 22, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: Fresno Bee launches education initiative
September 19, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: 10 local films earn $5,000 each
July 3, 2019 | The Sun-Gazette

Press Release: Community leaders launch effort to address chronic economic, racial disparity in Fresno
July 10, 2019

In the News: How can Fresno make its economy more inclusive and prosperous? A new effort is underway
July 10, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation Honors Local Leaders
June 19, 2019

In the News: Want to see California on the rise? Look inland
June 24, 2019 | UC RIverside News

Press Release: The Central Valley Community Foundation announces The Big Tell Film Contest Winners
June 26, 2019

In the News: Action! Grants awarded to filmmakers for Central Valley stories
June 28, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: Land of Opportunity Zones: Fresno, other communities primed for capital investment
May 2, 2019 | The Business Journal

Op-Ed: Poorer, higher-crime neighborhoods of Fresno backed Measure P the most, analysis shows
May 17, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

Press Release (Partner): Urban Institute Adds Three Leaders to Its Board of Trustees
May 17, 2019

In the News: Grants available for storefront renovations in Downtown Fresno
May 21, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: Fresno Ranks Near The Bottom On Park Score, Again
May 22, 2019 | Valley Public Radio

In the News: Fresno’s parks are still nearly at the bottom. What can be done?
May 23, 2019 | The Fresno Bee

In the News: INSIGHT: Central Valley Community Foundation – Ashley Swearengin
April 5, 2019 | m/OppenheimTV

Press Release: Calling All Filmmakers: CVCF Accepting Applications for $5,000 Grant
April 16, 2019

In the News: Valley foundation offers $5K to local filmmakers
April 24, 2019 | The Sun-Gazette

In the News: Downtown Fresno ‘Create Here” competition returns
April 26, 2019 | The Business Journal

Press Release: Central Valley Community Foundation Announces New Board Members & Leadership Roles
March 4, 2019

In the News: New state group to promote Opportunity Zones
March 25, 2019 | The Business Journal

In the News: Agriland’s James Maxwell honored for philanthropy
March 30, 2019 | The Madera Tribune

In the News: Inland California: the backbone of our state
February 18, 2019 | The Sacramento Bee

In the News: Self-Help Enterprises to host free Water Managers Leadership Institute
February 27, 2019 | The Porterville Recorder

In the News: ‘Preying on Innocents’: 210 Connect hosts film discussion on Tulare County sex trafficking
January 12, 2019 | Visalia Times-Delta

In the News: Lights! Camera! Action Mariposa Library Offers Free Film Workshops on Saturday, February 2 & 9, 2019
January 24, 2019 | Sierra Sun Times