Log in with
History
It was a defining moment in Southwest Fresno when a double homicide turned into a triple within one week. Soonafter, seven African American men who together represented
a total of 145 years of ministering to Southwest Fresno, made a 20 year commitment to building health and hope back into their community. The kids who were dying were
their kids, their friends kids and they were tired of watching programs come and go because of funding. What they knew they had to do was build an effort that belongs to Southwest
Fresno, that will be committed to training local leadership so that with or without funding they are able to address the problem.
Mission
To help restore Southwest Fresno to a safe and healthy community through empowered community leadership, social networks and sustainable holistic programs.
Approach
The goal of Fresno Street Saints is to provide programs that encompass all aspects of the lives of Southwest Fresno youth. Collaborating with community partners, Fresno Street Saints have developed inter-related programs to build resiliency into the lives of youth by promoting healthy choices in education, social environments, family and employment. Programs are also designed to integrate, empower and train community residents to provide program leadership.
Support us
Your donation means more volunteers helping our Central Valley schools, parks, and nonprofits.
HandsOn Central California was awarded Guidestar's Gold Star Transparency Award for transparency in what donations were recieved and how they were used by the agency in 2022. Donate with confidence!
