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Central Valley Community Foundation
For more than fifty years the Central Valley Community Foundation has been a trusted partner in philanthropy in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare and Kings Counties.
Founded in 1966, it provides giving options for individuals, families, businesses and other foundations to invest in programs that address social and environmental needs.
The foundation works with donors and nonprofits to advance effective philanthropy and build stronger communities with a staff possessing in-depth knowledge of the needs of the region and the agencies and organizations that are working to find solutions.
Web Address
www.centralvalleycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AshleyCVCF
Twitter - @centralvalleycf
Facebook - www.facebook.com/centralvalleycf/
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Founded in 1966, it provides giving options for individuals, families, businesses and other foundations to invest in programs that address social and environmental needs.
The foundation works with donors and nonprofits to advance effective philanthropy and build stronger communities with a staff possessing in-depth knowledge of the needs of the region and the agencies and organizations that are working to find solutions.
Web Address
www.centralvalleycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AshleyCVCF
Twitter - @centralvalleycf
Facebook - www.facebook.com/centralvalleycf/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/centralvalleycf/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/centralvalleycf/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GxeE3jLVMiw9mfd3SJuQ
Recent News from Central Valley Community Foundation
UC Riverside Launches Research Center to Drive Inland Empire Innovation
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
Nearly 150 state and local leaders attended the center's launch event, including James Irvine Foundation President and CEO Don Howard, Weingart Foundation President and CEO Fred Ali, Central Valley...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
Nearly 150 state and local leaders attended the center's launch event, including James Irvine Foundation President and CEO Don Howard, Weingart Foundation President and CEO Fred Ali, Central Valley...more
Law enforcement experts say Central Valley has become active hub to human trafficking
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
Tuesday afternoon the Central Valley Community Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to pledge to stop human trafficking. The coalition will help out 10 local organizations with the money including...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
Tuesday afternoon the Central Valley Community Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to pledge to stop human trafficking. The coalition will help out 10 local organizations with the money including...more
Human trafficking plagues the Valley. People raised thousands of dollars to fight it
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
On Thursday, former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, now the president of the Central Valley Community Foundation, presented the coalition with a check for $10,000. The check was part of the...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
On Thursday, former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, now the president of the Central Valley Community Foundation, presented the coalition with a check for $10,000. The check was part of the...more
Fresno puts sex traffickers on notice
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
On Thursday at noon, the Central Valley Community Foundation, led by former Mayor Ashley Swearengin, will announce that it is joining seven area nonprofits and local law enforcement leaders...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
On Thursday at noon, the Central Valley Community Foundation, led by former Mayor Ashley Swearengin, will announce that it is joining seven area nonprofits and local law enforcement leaders...more
Lights! Camera! Action! Mariposa Library Offers Free Film Workshops for Teens January 4 ...
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
To learn more about the program or to register, email karen.dusek@mariposalibrary.org or call the library at (209) 966-2140 and ask for Karen or Rebecca. The workshops are funded by a grant from the...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
To learn more about the program or to register, email karen.dusek@mariposalibrary.org or call the library at (209) 966-2140 and ask for Karen or Rebecca. The workshops are funded by a grant from the...more
Local small business lenders receive grants
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
... to apply for the $75,000 grants in October, and recipients were selected based on their track record of positive impact and approach to scaling programs or reaching rural clients who may not have...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
... to apply for the $75,000 grants in October, and recipients were selected based on their track record of positive impact and approach to scaling programs or reaching rural clients who may not have...more
Bank of the West Gives $300000 to Support Small Businesses and Jobs in California's Central Valley
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The Central Valley Community Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation participated in selecting the final awardees. "The Central Valley offers great opportunities for businesses and attracts...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The Central Valley Community Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation participated in selecting the final awardees. "The Central Valley offers great opportunities for businesses and attracts...more
Obituaries for Sunday, Nov. 26
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
Remembrances: Central Valley Honor Flight c/o Central Valley Community Foundation, www.cvhonorflight.org, 5260 N. Palm Ave., Suite 122,...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
Remembrances: Central Valley Honor Flight c/o Central Valley Community Foundation, www.cvhonorflight.org, 5260 N. Palm Ave., Suite 122,...more
Central Valley Community Bancorp Expands Board of Directors With Two New Members
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
... active member of various community and philanthropic organizations currently serving on the Board for the Central Valley Community...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
... active member of various community and philanthropic organizations currently serving on the Board for the Central Valley Community...more
Foundation donates $2.5 mil. for low-income loans
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
On Nov. 7, the Central Valley Community Foundation and its supporting organization, the Lyles Foundation, deposited over $2.5 million in cash...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
On Nov. 7, the Central Valley Community Foundation and its supporting organization, the Lyles Foundation, deposited over $2.5 million in cash...more
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