Every day across the Central Valley, entrepreneurs are pursuing their dreams. People like Jorge Dominguez, CEO of Robertito’s Taco Shop; Hakim Hampton, owner of H&M Janitorial; Lena Jill, founder of Sofia’s Creaciones; and many more. These business owners and entrepreneurs have received support from Access Plus Capital (APC). APC is a lender whose mission is to expand economic opportunities for underserved business owners. It grew out of a sad reality: talent and creativity

Thanks in part to the generosity of Dale Melville’s donor-advised fund at CVCF, Fresno now has a transitional housing center for young adults: Valley Teen Ranch’s Sierra Crossing. The facility provides a safe and supportive environment for young people as they take their next steps toward independence and stability.   “It’s an honor to contribute to Valley Teen Ranch to provide housing for young adults to be able to put their best feet forward and succeed in the world despit

CVPIA is a social justice organization committed to serving, advocating for and uplifting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities in California’s Central Valley. They strive to create safe spaces for all NHPI identities, foster cultural connections, amplify NHPI voices and support resource navigation—all in solidarity with other marginalized communities. Today, CVPIA serves over 1,500 community members across 11 Central Valley counties On a warm April day in M