Funders want evidence, not adjectives. Here is the Fresno need we address, how our programs are designed to create change, and the outcomes we are measuring against.
Behind every number is a woman, a mother, a daughter or a sister. These are the conditions our work responds to.
More than 5,000 children under age six in Fresno County are unhoused or living in doubled-up housing, and only 23% of children in working families have access to childcare, leaving many mothers unable to work or advance. link each statistic to its source report before publishing
How what we do connects to the change we are working toward.
Women in Fresno facing housing instability, many leaving crisis or domestic violence.
Housing support, career readiness, mentorship, education and wellness, with milestone-based participant stipends.
Safe housing, employment and income, confidence and life skills, and a stronger support network.
Women housed, enrolled in training, and connected to wraparound services.
Housing retained at 6 and 12 months, sustained employment, and growing independence.
Women and children thriving, and a more equitable Fresno.
We are establishing a baseline with our first cohort and will report results here as they come in. The targets below are drafts for the program team and board to confirm.
The most powerful evidence is a woman's own words. We will share stories here only with written consent, named or anonymized as each participant chooses.
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