There’s a concept in Japanese art called “kintsugi,” which means “golden repair.” It’s the process of fixing broken pottery with gold-dusted lacquer, making the piece even more beautiful. As a philosophy, it considers breakage and repair to be part of the process rather than something to be disguised. Like other immigrants before them, the Japanese faced times of broken hope and broken trust in their new home. Japanese immigrants began arriving in California in the 1880s, f

In recognition of National Philanthropy Day on November 15, the Association of Fundraising Professionals California Valley Chapter awarded individuals and organizations in the Central Valley for their philanthropic efforts including four individuals/organizations nominated by CVCF. CVCF’s award recipients include Joan Eaton and Paul Gibson, Amelia’s Angels Foundation, Dale Melville, OK Produce, and Craig Fourcy. Joan Eaton and Paul Gibson, CVCF donors, received the Spec

Nagi Daifullah, a Yemeni immigrant, came to the U.S. to work as a grape harvester. He learned to speak English and Spanish and advocated for farmworker rights in the early 1970’s. Photo courtesy of the Fresno City & County Historical Society. All rights reserved. Sometimes heroes are found unexpectedly. Maybe they were overshadowed by a larger-than-life figure or their story got lost in history. Maybe they didn’t realize how great an impact their sacrifice would have. By an