Invites You to its 22nd Anniversary & Neighborhood Block Party!

Saturday • October 22, 2011 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 245 North U Street (near Jefferson Elementary, between McKenzie and Illinios, East of Fresno Street)

10-22-2011 Blk Prty.pdf (39.47 kb)

Attached is an update of gang prevention related activities in Fresno County. Feel free to share this information, and if you have something to add or include in future updates, please contact Debra McKenzie via email by clicking on her name.

Jun-Jul 2011 Update-2.pdf (504.81 kb)

Please note within the document are links to additional information. Please double click where indicated if you would like to access that information.

Happy Reading, Debra

Attached is an update of gang prevention related activities in Fresno County. Feel free to share this information, and if you have something to add or include in the future updates, please contact Debra McKenzie via email by clicking on her name.

May 2011 Update-2.pdf (4.70 mb)

Please note within the document are links to additional information. Please double click where indicated if you would like to access that information.

Happy Reading, Debra

Bringing Broken Neighborhoods Back to Life supports a series of community block parties as fun and social ways to get to know your neighbors, improve community safety, and connect the community to important and much needed services. The big draw is the food, fun and prizes! these parties are not to be missed.

Please spread the word and ensure everyone in west Fresno is aware and invited to participate.

5-14-2011 Block Party @ 2750 Martin Luther King from 10:00AM - 3:00PM for more info call 559-233-3648 ext 301

Click the flyer for a map

5-21-2011 Block Party @ 248 N. Blackstone (@ McKenzie) from 10:00AM - 3:00PM for more info call 559-443-1101 or email deliverancehouseofprayerm@yahoo.com

Attached is an update of gang prevention related activities in Fresno County. Feel free to share this information, and if you have something to add or include in future updates, please contact Debra McKenzie via email by clicking on her name.

Mar-Apr 2011 Update_2.pdf (1.26 mb)

Please note within the document are links to additional information. Please double click where indicated if you would like to access that information.

Happy Reading, Debra

Between the ages of 16 and 25? Interested in an employment opportunity?

Want free help so you can prepare and put your best foot forward for employers?

This is the place!

FREE Youth Workshop to help you get ready for the Mayor's Youth Job Fair.

New Beginnings Job Fair Preparation Workshop: Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 9:00am - 1:30pm - Ted C. Wills Center 770 N. San Pablo Ave, Fresno CA 93728 call 559-415-2515 (day of event only) - Free Parking and Free Admission - To register or for more information call 559-454-5955 click here (Youth Workshop.pdf (1.03 mb)) to download the flyer

Mayor's Youth Job Fair: Saturday, April 9, 2011 - 10:00am - 1:00pm - Manchester Mall 1901 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno CA - All employers will be taking applications and some conducting interviews - bring resumes and dress to impress. For more information call 559-222-8705 or search "Fresno Mayor's Youth Job Fair" on Facebook click here ( Mayors Youth Job Fair 2011-Event Promo Flyer.pdf (377.98 kb)) to download the flyer

Thank you to the volunteers, elected officials, media, and community that helped make the unveiling of the Graffiti to Greatness Mural a success!

photos by Mike Chen, Fresno County Administrative Office

Graffiti to Greatness is a federally funded project being led by Angels of Grace Foster Familiy Agency to engage community in changing the environments that promote gangs and gang violence. Here is a brief video that says a little more about the project, some of the participants and allows a look at the first mural being completed. I say first in the hopes that there are many more to come!