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Foundation $500K in grants available for youth

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Published on 05/15/2013 - 1:52 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Fresno Regional Foundation announced $500,000 in grants to assist area nonprofits in teen pregnancy prevention and other human services on Wednesday.

Fresno Coin Gallery fundraiser benefits county schools

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Published on 05/14/2013 - 9:25 am
Written by Business Journal staff

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors today honored Fresno Coin Gallery for its fundraising efforts for Fresno County schools.

Food bank to receive $45K from Walmart

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Published on 05/06/2013 - 2:13 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The Community Food Bank got 3,442 votes from Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together campaign.The Community Food Bank of Fresno will receive $45,000 as part of Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together initiative.

Human trafficking conference to be held at Tachi

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Published on 04/29/2013 - 1:58 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Tachi Palace a will host a conference on human trafficking, the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprise, on May 16.Soroptimist International of Hanford will sponsor a conference on human trafficking at the Tachi Palace and Casino’s Blue Oak meeting room May 16.

Grant program solicits Valley nonprofits

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Published on 04/25/2013 - 1:36 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

San Joaquin Valley nonprofits have a shot at up to $60,000 in operating support over three years through the Community Leadership Project.

USDA: Lion cage where intern died worked properly

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Published on 04/24/2013 - 11:06 am
Written by Tracie Cone, AP Writer

Project Survival's Cat Haven in Dunlap, Calif. keeps around 30 wild cats.(AP) — The enclosures at a Central California  wild animal park where a lion killed an intern were working properly at the time of her death, federal officials said.

Granville to hold Home of Hope groundbreaking

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Published on 04/23/2013 - 1:39 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The Home of Hope in Sunnyside Grove will feature Granville’s new Mia floor plan with Eco-Smart technology. Granville Homes will hold its latest Home of Hope groundbreaking ceremony April 24 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sunnyside Grove community.

Businesses, nonprofits root for pilot in record try

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Published on 04/18/2013 - 8:46 am
Written by Michael Kincheloe

Fresnan Jack Wiegand, 20, was sponsored by local businesses to be the youngest person to complete a solo around the world plane trip.A 20-year-old pilot from the Central Valley will attempt to set a world record next month when he takes off from Fresno in an effort to become the youngest person to fly solo around the globe in early May.

Local charity gives $120K for arts and culture

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Published on 04/16/2013 - 1:29 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Youth Orchestras of Fresno received $50,000 from the Fresno Regional Foundation for an after school violin program.The Fresno Regional Foundation has approved $120,000 in grants to support arts and culture organizations serving the San Joaquin Valley.

Vons teams up with Easter Seals to help disabled

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Published on 04/08/2013 - 2:16 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Vons customers will be able to make a contribution to Easter Seals at checkout counters throughout the Central Valley.Fresno-area Vons markets are operating a fundraising campaign during the month of April in support of Easter Seals.