Our Stories

13th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk and Celebration “First Step to a Healthy Life” Saturday, August 4, 2018 Woodward Park — Lake View Shelter 7775 Friant Rd, Fresno, CA Registration: 8:00 AM Event Begins: 9:00 AM Worldwide “Big Latch-On” begins at 10:30 AM Participant Registration link Sponsor/Vendor Registration link For more information, contact Christine Vang at (559) 600-3330 Presented by the Babies First Breastfeeding Task Force

An employee of Fresno EOC WIC since 2009, Natisha Goins is an outstanding individual who stands out for providing a remarkable WIC experience to all who visit our program. Natisha is upbeat, professional, and provides exceptional customer service to everyone. Her ability to create excellent rapport with clients ensures that all their needs are met and leaves the clients looking forward to their next visit. A testament to her professionalism, she is always at work

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission continued its longstanding tradition of engaging diverse partners by hosting the Be Free 9th Annual Central Valley Conference on Human Trafficking. The event was held at the Veterans Memorial District, located in Clovis. Keynote speaker, Russell G. Wilson, an anti-trafficking expert, consultant and researcher, inspired the audience with a theme of “Restoring Hope” and provided an insightful look at how victims face their daily lives as

Brianna Levrier is our Employee of the Month for March and works at our Kings Canyon WIC office as a WIC Nutrition Assistant. A friendly and outgoing person, Brianna’s positivity makes an indelible impression in everyone she comes in touch with. She is well liked by her peers and clients alike. A person with a special ability to communicate with others, Brianna displays great skill and tact when interacting with clients, which has made her

INTERESTED IN SAVING WATER? Do you receive a water bill from the city of Fresno or Clovis? You may be eligible for a FREE water efficient landscape installation! Up to 1,000 sq. ft. of grass removed from your yard Drought friendly plants and ground cover installation Dripline installation For more information please contact Katy at the Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps at (559) 263-8926 or by email at Katy.Kelly@fresnoeoc.org. Water – Energy Community Action Network (We Can)

Join us for our Safe Place Dedication Ceremony at our Fresno EOC WIC Clovis location!safe place wic graphic Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at 10:30 am 788 W. Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 Refreshments served following the dedication ceremony. Click to view the event on Facebook For more information, please contact Kristine Morgan at kristine.morgan@fresnoeoc.org or (559) 263-1024. Why is Fresno EOC WIC a Safe Place? “Fresno EOC WIC is thrilled to partner with Safe Place.

The Bolt to College Program is a new initiative that will help Fresno City College students get to school. This program will use all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV cars along with a ride-sharing service to transport students from Kerman and the surrounding areas to campus. Students can get picked up and dropped off from their homes for a monthly fee of $10 dollars, making it a huge savings for students. It costs about $300 per month

Congratulations to Sandra Peregrina for being our Employee of the Month for February! Sandra joined our team in February 2017 and works at our Downtown office. She received her CLE certificate in November 2016. Some amazing things Sandra has done: Multi-task between counseling, issuing breast pump, cleaning breast pumps, and offering assistance to staff simultaneously throughout the day. Conducts Team Building Activity at site meetings and participates in GLOW meetings to help with caseload. A

Congratulations to Malia Xiong, our Employee of the Month for January! Malia is a WNA at our Kings Canyon office and has been a part of Fresno EOC WIC for over 21 years. Malia can be best described as: hard worker, flexible, team player and respectful. Her upbeat, helpful nature is key in fostering a positive and fun environment at Kings Canyon. The definition of hard work and outstanding customer service, Malia consistently: makes participants

Henry Arenas and his family moved to Fresno for his Freshman year of high school. The oldest of three children, Henry would describe himself as a simple kid “just worried about school, good grades, and maintaining a good GPA.” At just 16 years old, his life changed forever. Henry found out he was going to be a father. “We weren’t careful,” Henry says of his relationship with his girlfriend, “We knew what to do, but