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Nonprofits

13 Feb

Days after embezzlement bombshell, Fresno Arts Council offers brief statement, few answers

a smoldering painting with money behind the hole

published on February 13, 2026 - 1:20 PM

The Fresno Arts Council gave its first public statement Friday, days after the revelation that a former program coordinator is

10 Feb

‘Our Worst Fears Were Visible. They Were Known’: FBI probes $1.5M arts embezzlement

a person speaks to a city council dais gathering of members

published on February 10, 2026 - 3:23 PM

Federal and local law enforcement are investigating the alleged embezzlement of approximately $1.5 million in Measure P arts funding, prompting

05 Feb

Downtown Fresno library to close for two-year renovation

published on February 5, 2026 - 3:10 PM

The Fresno County Public Library’s Central Library in Downtown Fresno will temporarily close Feb. 15 for a major infrastructure renovation

27 Jan

Wonderful Co. commits $1.5M in grants for Valley services

published on January 27, 2026 - 3:05 PM

The Wonderful Company announced today the latest recipients of its Central Valley Community Grants program, featuring programs supporting charitable causes

21 Jan

Nonprofits have until Jan. 31 to seek Central California Women’s Conference grants

published on January 21, 2026 - 2:46 PM

With just ten days remaining until the Jan. 31 deadline, nonprofits supporting women and children across the Valley are being

07 Jan

Giving Machine Fresno’s final holiday tally – 9,000 charitable donations

published on January 7, 2026 - 2:44 PM

The Giving Machine Fresno wrapped up its first-ever holiday season in the Central Valley, marking a successful debut for its

24 Dec

Belmont Lanterns: Depression-era business promotion unearthed after 90 years

black and white photo of a building from 1929

published on December 24, 2025 - 12:33 PM

Local history buffs attended a news conference held at The Archive on Kern last Friday for answers to the mystery

19 Dec

Real Beards, Real Magic: Local studio aims to give away $100K in Santa Photos

published on December 19, 2025 - 12:59 PM

Holiday Magic Studios Inc. is giving back once again through its “Million Magic Moments” campaign — with the goal of

18 Dec

Table Mountain donates $8M for inclusive playground at Valley Children’s

published on December 18, 2025 - 3:15 PM

An inclusive playground addition is coming to the south lawn of Valley Children’s Hospital thanks to an $8 million gift

21 Nov

Walmart’s Spark Good program awards $60,000 to local nonprofits

published on November 21, 2025 - 3:50 PM

Fresno nonprofits were collectively awarded $60,000 in grants by Walmart in the second quarter of 2025. The funds were provided

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