Fresno BHC

Creating #OneHealthyFresno

At Fresno Building Healthy Communities we believe authentic community transformation and long-term positive change can be achieved through the power of community.

Fresno Building Healthy Community Event – 2025 Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser Three young representatives stand behind an informational booth for Building Healthy Communities Fresno, under a branded canopy tent at an outdoor event, displaying flyers and resources. A group of students in matching blue shirts from Building Healthy Communities Fresno poses on a staircase with a Jerry Dyer at the front, inside a modern building with large glass windows. Youth volunteers wearing blue shirts assist in a community outreach event, carrying boxes of supplies outside a residential area, engaging with families and distributing items. A smiling child wearing a gray T-shirt sliding down a tan plastic slide at a playground. Sandra Celedon and Fresno BHC Youth interns smile during the Calwa Park Renovation groundbreaking, holding shovels and hard hats as they celebrate community-led improvements to public spaces. An attendee at a public meeting raising a neon-green sign that reads ‘We all deserve great parks in Fresno!’ while others look on. Fresno Building Healthy Community Event – 2025 Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser A group of people wearing orange ‘#Parks4All’ T-shirts gathered on a stairway, smiling and posing together. Fresno Building Healthy Communities outreach worker distributes Community Health Worker Certification information to a farmworker in a Central Valley vineyard as part of the new Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) Fresno Building Healthy Community Event – 2025 Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser A participant in a Pride parade waving a rainbow flag and marching beside large gold balloon letters spelling ‘PRIDE,’ surrounded by other colorful floats and marchers. A person paddling a brightly colored inflatable kayak on calm water, smiling and holding a yellow paddle overhead. Fresno Building Healthy Community Event – 2025 Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser A man at an outdoor rally raising his fist in the air while speaking into a microphone, with onlookers in the foreground. Supporters seated indoors holding pink signs that read ‘Latinas for Planned Parenthood,’ ‘Keep Abortion Safe & Legal,’ and ‘I Stand With Planned Parenthood.’ Four women wearing orange ‘No Measure C’ T-shirts seated together and holding up matching campaign stickers. A group of masked individuals outside holding handmade signs with messages like ‘Fresno Can Do Better,’ ‘Wait, Don’t You ‘C’ the Problem,’ and other slogans advocating for change. A protester in a crowd holding a large, rust-colored sign showing a raised fist surrounded by radiating lines and the text ‘No Justice. No Peace.’ A woman at an outdoor podium speaking into a microphone, surrounded by supporters wearing matching black T-shirts. A group of young people in matching green T-shirts and masks standing outdoors, forming heart shapes with their hands. An adult in a navy polo shirt interacting with a group of children wearing white ‘#OneHealthyFresno’ T-shirts on a schoolyard. A group of demonstrators gathered at a rally, holding signs with messages such as ‘Defend DACA, Defend Dreamers’ and ‘No human being is illegal.’ Fresno Building Healthy Community Event – 2025 Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser A man in a blazer and a woman in a green floral blouse seated at a table, both smiling and engaged in conversation during an event. Members of the Boys and Men of Color group holding a banner on a football field, highlighting Fresno BHC’s commitment to youth empowerment, civic engagement, and encouraging more youth to join the internships program. A close-up of the Building Healthy Communities Fresno logo displayed on a large screen, with attendees in the foreground, symbolizing the organization’s commitment to empowering youth through internships and advocacy. A smiling participant in the Fresno BHC Youth Internships Program, reflecting the excitement, empowerment, and positive impact of youth leadership opportunities. A determined youth intern in a blue shirt leading a presentation at the Fresno BHC event, exemplifying the program’s focus on youth empowerment and urging peers to apply. A young participant receiving a ‘Conquest Champion’ award alongside a Fresno BHC mentor in vibrant traditional attire, celebrating youth accomplishments and encouraging peers to join the leadership program. A wide shot of the Fresno BHC Youth Internships Program audience seated in bright orange chairs, watching a speaker in front of a large screen showing the Building Healthy Communities Fresno logo, emphasizing a supportive environment for youth empowerment. Fresno Building Healthy Community Event – 2025 Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser A dedicated Fresno BHC program leader warmly greeting youth interns, illustrating the supportive guidance and community-building emphasis of the Youth Internships Program, inviting more students to apply. A young speaker in a blue ‘Invest in…’ T-shirt addressing the crowd at a Fresno BHC rally, passionately advocating for better schools and illustrating the power of youth leadership through the Youth Internships Program. Close-up of a transparent blue backpack branded with the Building Healthy Communities Fresno logo, highlighting the supportive resources and tools provided through the Fresno BHC Youth Internships Program for aspiring youth leaders. A youth participant placing stickers on a color-coded chart during a Fresno BHC workshop, showcasing active community engagement and hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring youth leaders to apply for the program. Fresno BHC Youth Interns participating in a hands-on workshop about environmental health, guided by a community mentor, emphasizing leadership development and inviting others to apply for the Youth Internships Program. A full-group photo of Fresno BHC Youth Internships Program participants and mentors, celebrating the accomplishments of diverse young leaders and inspiring others to join the program.

2026 Innovators

Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser

Each year, Fresno Building Healthy Communities brings together neighbors, leaders, and partners to celebrate the people shaping a healthier, more just Fresno County. The Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser honors individuals and organizations whose work uplifts communities, advances equity, and creates lasting change.

Join us for an evening of recognition, connection, and collective impact.

Friday, April 10

@11:00 AM

Fresno Fair Grounds

1121 S. Chance Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702

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Fresno BHC's Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser | Join us to celebrate Fresno County Innovators

Current Affairs

We work on issues that are important to Fresno County residents and intentionally build power for community change.

Two smiling teens wearing bright orange #Parks4All T-shirts and enjoying popsicles during a Fresno BHC community event, showcasing fun, inclusive engagement that inspires others to apply for youth leadership opportunities.

Youth Internship Program

We offer paid internships to high school youth residing in Fresno County to provide youth with practical experience. Participants are onboarded annually between March – April and work alongside us until November.

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Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) – Community Health Worker Certification

Community Health Worker Certification

The Community Health Worker Certification offers foundational job skills, such as English literacy, digital proficiency, and culturally responsive training. The ultimate goal is to enable participants to secure living-wage jobs while advancing community health.

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Sesión de Aprendizaje • Avanzando Juntos

Transportation For All

Transportation for All (T4A) is a strong coalition of dedicated, motivated, and engaged parents, grandparents, community, labor, faith, and business leaders and organizations committed to moving Fresno County forward via responsible transportation investments and sensible policies.

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Calwa Park Renovation Project

Calwa Park Renovation Project

Fresno Building Healthy Communities is leading a $6.6M renovation to ensure Calwa residents have access to more and better parks. Funding is provided by Proposition 68 through the Statewide Park Program.

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News & Events

Fresno Building Healthy Communities welcomes media inquiries and opportunities. If you’re a member of the media developing a story about Fresno Building Healthy Communities or a campaign, please contact us using our Contact Us form.

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We rely on the generous support of our community. Your contribution will help us continue our general and programmatic efforts, such as our Resident Leadership programs, Youth Internship Program, and community events. You can also designate your contribution to support a specific fund. These funds help us provide direct support to community members.

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Coalitions & Partners

We have an established network of nonprofit and faith-based organizations representing over 97,000 residents in Fresno, California. We serve as a community planning and development “central table,” bringing leaders together to devise and implement innovative solutions to affect systemic change to improve the lives of residents in the Central Valley.

 
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    Fresno CA 93702

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