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Genevieve is about to graduate from a mainstream high school in June. But the path to graduation was not an easy one because Genevieve is a teen parent. About a week before she found out that she was pregnant during her junior year of high school, she broke up with the baby’s father. She was unable to tell her parents and talked with her older sister first seeking guidance. Two weeks later, her sister told

The City of Fresno Code Enforcement Division and Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps Recycling Program, using grant funding available from CalRecycle, will hold a Waste Tire Amnesty Day event on Saturday, May 27, 2017 to allow City of Fresno citizens to dispose of their unwanted waste tires. Some event restrictions include: participants must be City of Fresno residents, no tractor or diesel tires, no business-generated tires, and each resident is limited to (9) tires per

Simple Spaghetti Squash Kids can help INGREDIENTS: 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 3 tablespoons olive oil divided 2 cloves garlic minced 1 cup marinara sauce 2 tablespoons basil chopped Parmesan cheese, grated (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Drizzle squash halves with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place cut side down on baking sheet. 3. Bake squash for 45 minutes or until squash can easily be pierced with a knife. 4. Using

Congratulations to Sylvia De La Cruz, our Employee of the Month for April! Sylvia has been at Fresno EOC WIC in 2002 and works at the Shields office as a Lead WIC Nutrition Assistant. She’s an exceptional and efficient employee going above and beyond ensuring that the office is well organized and that clients receive outstanding service. She consistently greets clients with a smile and ensures that clients are served in a timely manner whether

EOC Cup 2017 is being presented by 559 FC, Strummers, Fire Squad Fresno and Hook & Ladder Lounge. The soccer tournament will be held at Clovis Victory Indoor Soccer (275 N. Minnewawa, Clovis). The proceeds from the tournament will benefit  Sanctuary and Youth Services. The knockout rounds will happen on Saturday, April 22nd and the championship games will take place on Sunday, April 23rd. Fans will enjoy exhibitors as well as a food vendor. There

Join Us! April 11 from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm at Franklin Head Start Cafeteria (1189 Martin St., Fresno, CA 93706) Fresno EOC is committed to a diverse workforce which is reflective of the communities we serve. Types of Jobs Education Home Base Family Services Nutrition Early Head Start Support Services For additional information, please call: Human Resources at (559) 263-1070

Join us for our Safe Place Dedication Ceremony at Selma Boys and Girls Club! We Stand Together to help all youth in need. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. 1800 Sheridan Street, Selma, CA 93662 Refreshments served following the dedication ceremony. RSVP to attend, it is a free event. For more information, please contact Mark Armenta at marka@bgclubfc.org or (559) 318-9588. What is Safe Place?  Safe Place is a youth outreach program that connects businesses and

Join Us for Our Global Youth Serve Day Event! April 22, 2017 from 10 am – 2 pm Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps Neighborhood Youth Center (1805 E. California Avenue, Fresno, CA  93706) Kid Zone • Teen Zone • Community Resources • Raffle Prizes • Entertainment • Free Food • Recycle Old Electronics Questions or for More Info Call (559) 264-1048

Editor Note: This is part of an ongoing series that highlights unique community partnerships that Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) and its various programs have throughout County and the Central Valley and impact that these collaboratives have on peoples’ lives through the region. Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) will continue its tradition of engaging diverse partners to tackle systemic issues in Fresno County and the Central Valley region by hosting the 8th Annual

Editor Note: This is part of an ongoing series that highlights unique community partnerships that Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) and its various programs have throughout Fresno County and the impact that these collaboratives have on peoples’ lives through the region. Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) has many unique partnerships in the community. One program that has an incredible breadth and depth in its relationships in the community is Fresno EOC Safe Place,