Jan 24, 2022 | Local Conservation Corps
Parts of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are still recovering after the KNP Complex Fire scorched more than 88,000 acres late last year. The fire was sparked by lightning on September 16, 2021 and after a round-the-clock suppression effort involving...
Nov 12, 2021 | Local Conservation Corps, YouthBuild
Deoutrie Dodson says he always dreamed of getting a college education. But for many years, it didn’t seem likely for this young man. The 27-year old Fresno resident faced a series of hardships. But today, he is just a few weeks away from earning his high school...
Jun 29, 2021 | Local Conservation Corps, School of Unlimited Learning
School of Unlimited Learning Fresno EOC School of Unlimited Learning (SOUL) held its 23rd Commencement Ceremony, graduating 32 high school seniors. We are very proud of each of the graduates and want to wish all the best in their future endeavors. This year’s...
Jun 15, 2021 | Local Conservation Corps
Earlier this year, Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps (LCC) contracted with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD) to have LCC corpsmembers place plastic markers on storm drains in various areas of the city of Fresno. The plastic markers deter people...
Dec 1, 2020 | Homeless Services, Local Conservation Corps, Sanctuary
Homeless people in our community are often unemployed and lack access to training and career opportunities. Thankfully, two Fresno EOC programs, Sanctuary Support Services and Local Conservation Corps are partnering to provide Fresno’s homeless paid job training...
Nov 2, 2020 | Local Conservation Corps
With COVID-19 and high unemployment rates in the Central Valley, many families in our community need food assistance. Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps is partnering with Central Valley Food Bank to help pack and prepare food boxes during this time of need. Watch...
