July 2022 - Faith in the Valley

Organizers hold a protest in Fresno to stand up for the unhoused.

In a Victory for Organizing and Free Speech, Judge Blocks Ordinance That Punishes People Who Stand Up for the Unhoused

July 27, 2022
Faith in the Valley
Blog, Fresno

The ordinance represents the intensifying war against unhoused people occurring all over California. “Every day someone is being swept off the road. They are being told to relocate and they are losing everything they have and being arrested.”

A Faith in the Valley summer camp student shows off her project.

Kids and Communities Thrive in our Arts, Climate and Music Summer Programs

July 27, 2022
Faith in the Valley
Blog, Fresno, San Joaquin

During the six week program, we have been working with 20 campers—ranging in age from 5 to 22—to expose them to climate issues such as air quality inequity, environmental toxins and our fragile ecosystem. Campers are also learning about community organizing. “One of the things that has been most fascinating is watching the kids take something that they are passionate about and understand, like the video game ‘Among Us,’ and applying it to what they are learning about climate justice."