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
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 Fight for Pathway to Citizenship to Washington, D.C.
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…
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…
How the American Rescue Plan Will Help Us Prevent Violence in Stockton
Our leaders and community partners successfully advocated for the city of Stockton to invest $4.75 million of American Rescue Plan funds over three years toward community well-being and violence intervention. The resources will establish hotlines and warmlines for crisis disruption,…