April 2019 - Faith in the Valley

Fresno Advocates Push City For An Unconventional Gun Violence Prevention Program

April 15, 2019
Faith in the Valley
Blog, Fresno

Two years ago Aaron Foster reached out to Advance Peace, a nonprofit that has a controversial approach at reducing gun violence. Ever since then he’s been trying to get them to come to Fresno.

Social Justice Groups Are Changing Fresno and Some Key Politicians Aren’t Taking It Well

April 12, 2019
Faith in the Valley
Blog, Fresno

Since 2010, nearly a dozen social justice organizations have sprouted in Fresno, harnessing community power to spark change. These groups, many of which are led by educated women of color with deep Valley ties, have mobilized coalitions that stood up to local politicians, combated vicious attacks and emerged with political victories.

Community Forum to Encourage Parents, Kids to Learn More About Prison System

The purpose of the event is to expose systemic oppression centered around the prison industry complex, especially private prisons. The conversations will include a look at policies and laws that are in place, a discussion on some of the “startling statistics” and a talk about the trauma and restrictions faced by people once they are released from prison.