Jun 27, 2022 | Local Conservation Corps, Recycling
Mattresses are big, bulky, and heavy, making them difficult to dispose of. Millions end up in landfills across the country each year or illegally dumped on the side of the road. But getting rid of an old mattress doesn’t have to be a nightmare. The non-profit Mattress...
Apr 15, 2022 | Local Conservation Corps, Recycling
Earth Day is every day at Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps (LCC). The Recycling Program is one branch of the LCC that recruits corpsmembers year-round to teach them job skills and how to be a steward of our planet. The Recycling Program collects California...
Mar 4, 2022 | Local Conservation Corps
Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps (LCC) provides young adults with paid job training and educational opportunities. And right now, it is welcoming potential new corpsmembers with a Mental Toughness Orientation to provide insight on the program and what is involved....
Feb 9, 2022 | Agency, Food Services, Local Conservation Corps, Transit Systems
Waffles + Mochi want to share meal kits and some of their favorite recipes with families. You may be familiar with these characters who are stars of their own Netflix show, featuring former First Lady Michelle Obama. They typically take viewers on food...
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...
