Hughes-Luna, Sheilagh

Valley Teen Ranch is dedicated to providing hope and support to vulnerable children, youth, young adults, and families through transformative relationships and experiences. With a focus on fostering safe, healthy homes, their mission includes various programs such as a Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program and Sierra Crossing, a community aimed at addressing housing instability in Fresno. Located in Northwest Fresno, Sierra Crossing offers 95 affordable housing units, including 60 specifically for youth ages 18-24, coupled with comprehensive support services like mental health resources and vocational training. Valley Teen Ranch is committed to breaking the cycle of housing insecurity by equipping residents with the skills and stability needed for long-term independence. Generated from the website

Fresno Metro Ministry is a multicultural, multi-faith community organization that has been actively advocating for positive change in Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley for over 50 years. Their mission is to achieve healthy people and healthy places by addressing the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health through community engagement, advocacy, and programs that deliver measurable results. With a focus on increasing access to healthy food, improving the quality of the built environment, and enhancing overall health and economic opportunities for underserved communities, Fresno Metro Ministry works tirelessly to improve health equity locally and beyond.Generated from the website

Founded in 1770, Diocese of Fresno offers various programs for Catholic development in the state of California. It provides a wide range of Catholic community services that include emergency assistance, senior companions, immigration assistance, refugee resettlement, food assistance, and preventative services, such as forms assistance and classes. The diocese includes various seminaries, parishes, schools and other institutions, hospitals and health care organizations, homes for the aged and specialized homes. It operates various social service and assistance organizations serving more than 3,00,000 individuals annually. It operates a 24-hour Catholic broadcasting station, known as KNXT Channel that offers educational programming, world news, documentaries, and arts and entertainment. The diocese is located in Fresno, Calif.