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.

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Four of them are wearing matching navy blue campaign t-shirts that read 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. A diverse crowd of people stands on a grassy field holding up various campaign signs during a rally. The brightly colored orange, blue, and green signs feature slogans in both English and Spanish.” /> <img src= A group of people wearing orange ‘#Parks4All’ T-shirts gathered on a stairway, smiling and posing together. A young woman speaks into dual microphones at a clear acrylic podium. She is wearing a navy blue 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. 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The woman on the right has her eyes closed in laughter and a fist excitedly raised in the air; she is wearing a bright green shirt under a black cardigan. The woman on the left smiles at her, wearing a bright teal outfit and a colorful beaded necklace. A 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. Two women wearing navy blue 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 person dressed in a 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 man in a white shirt speaks at a podium with a microphone during a community event, while several attendees stand beside him. A “Back to the Future” themed backdrop and black, red, and blue balloon decorations are visible behind the group. Community members hold signs advocating transportation improvements and safer school routes during an outdoor rally. Three people pose on a stage during an awards presentation, with one person holding a certificate and another holding a trophy shaped like a car. Three staff members stand side by side outdoors in front of a building, smiling at the camera. They are wearing matching navy blue polo shirts with a company logo embroidered on the chest. 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.

Colibri Fund • An Immigrant Refugee Coalition Program

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Current Affairs

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

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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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Better Roads, Safe Streets

Better Roads, Safe Streets is the citizen-led coalition supporting the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act (Measure S), the November 2026 ballot measure that would replace the expiring Measure C. Backed by local labor groups, community organizations, and Fresno County mayors, the coalition gathered signatures to qualify the measure, which is focused on funding road repairs and transportation safety improvements in every neighborhood, with strict oversight, transparency, and accountability built in.

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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.

 
Jakara Movement
 
North Coast States Carpenters Union
 

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    Fresno CA 93747

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    Fresno CA 93702

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