#OneHealthyFresno

About Fresno BHC

We are dedicated to building a long-term foundation for a healthier community with a legacy that will be carried on for years to come through the leadership of everyday people. We create social capital – bonding similar people and bridging diverse communities and organizations – via an informed, engaged, active citizenry and empowering grassroots leaders.

Our Mission

To foster and encourage thriving communities where all children and families can live healthy, safe, and productive lives.

Our Vision

A world where all children and families have access to the opportunities and resources they need to thrive.

Our Values Guide Everything

We are guided by core values that reflect our commitment to building relationships, collaboration, and shared accountability.

Community Voice

We believe in furthering our community’s priorities and are committed to listening to their voices and expertise.

Youth Voice

We support the voice and active engagement of youth, who will be our community’s next generation of leaders.

People of Color Led

We are led by and work for the rights of people of color and for the benefit of all our neighbors.

Solidarity

We work in solidarity with partners and allies who share our values across age, race, sexual orientation, class, gender, faith, language, and immigration status.

Inclusion

We value including diverse voices and welcome those who share and demonstrate our core values to join the coalition.

Equity

We believe that attention and resources must be prioritized for communities that need them most so that disparities in life outcomes can be reduced and eventually eliminated.

Collaboration

We are stronger when we work together. We practice shared responsibility and leadership and maintain our commitment to one another.

Accountability

We hold decision-makers and ourselves accountable to be receptive to the needs and wishes of our community.

Our Strategy & Core Activities

We are dedicated to building a long-term foundation for a healthier community by increasing our community’s capacity to achieve policy and systems transformations that promote equity and justice.

Our work is underpinned by core activities that leverage and build on the strength and history of our community.

Meet Our Team

Meet the fantastic people that power Fresno Building Healthy Communities.

Sandra Celedon

Sandra Celedon

President & CEO

Ana Palomares

Ana Palomares

Director of Operations

Alexis Lopez

Alexis Lopez

IT Specialist

Leticia Gonzalez

Leticia Gonzalez

Community Engagement Coordinator

Olga Placencia

Olga Placencia

Project Specialist

Alicia Tovar-Almanza

Administrative Assistant

Support Our Efforts

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 our DACA scholarship fund, the #SaveTheSeñoras rapid response senior assistance program, or the Chicano Youth Center.