Faith in the Valley, Author at Faith in the Valley

Back to School, Back to COVID

What are the policies and protocols when a student is exposed to COVID? What steps should a parent take when their child contracts this virus? What are some additional obstacles children and staff now face having returned to school? A…

Let’s Talk About Workers’ Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors

November 17, 2021
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For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invited Legal Aid At Work to join us for a conversation about the workplace rights of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. This important conversation featured our partners, community leaders and domestic violence survivors from throughout the Central Valley. The goal was to create a safe space where survivors could share their stories while local experts weigh in with resources people can access

Youth of Color Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine

Facebook Live panel featuring members of Youth Coalition of California (YCC), Dr. Fabiola Ramos (Dentist and Masters in Public Health and Epidemiology), and Pastor Nelson Rabell (FIV's Covid Outreach and Education Coordinator). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU9TGayJ95g

COVID-19, the Church and an Ethic of Care

A dialogue with Pastor DJ Criner, of the Saints Rest Baptist Church in Fresno. We will be talking about the role of the church during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2nkWbp-0EQ

Pregnant During A Pandemic

A live conversation with first-time parents who gave birth to and are now raising their child in the midst of a global pandemic. What was it like to carry a child while being at risk of COVID-19? How was the…

Interview with Hmong Clergy on COVID-19

Hmong language interview with Rev. Wangki on Covid-19, the delta variant, and encouraging the community to get vaccinated. Produced with the Hmong TV Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3-OcH9a1oE

Black Youth, COVID-19, Myths and Facts

A Black youth and young adult-led conversation with medical professionals to discuss myths and facts surrounding COVID-19, the Delta variant and the vaccine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFVAyuoN2SE

Fresno Renters: It Is Time to Organize for a Guarantee of a Clean, Safe, Affordable Home

August 9, 2021
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By Alexandra Alvarado, Rain Chamberlin and Hannah Ellsworth—Aug. 3, 2021 Earlier this year, Fresnoland revealed the case of Manchester Arms, a Fresno apartment complex where residents were living in horribly unsafe conditions. Inez Hernandez, a mother living in the complex,…

Central Valley leaders bring the fight for a pathway to citizenship to Washington, D.C.

Central Valley Leaders Bring Fight for Pathway to Citizenship to Washington, D.C.

August 9, 2021
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A Central Valley delegation from Faith in the Valley recently traveled to Washington, D.C., joining faith and community leaders from across the nation for the #WeAreEssential Week of Action, to continue calling on Congress and the White House to provide…

The housing crisis in Modesto continues to grow

Why We Need a ‘People’s Housing Commission’ in Modesto

On July 13, grassroots leaders and clergy in Modesto became the first in a Central Valley jurisdiction to bring forward a motion to their city council to create a People’s Housing Commission, which, if implemented, would center the voices of…