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Home: California: Fresno: Society and Culture
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- 1000 Friends of Fresno
Promotes and provides information about groups that improve the quality of life in the local community.
http://www.1000friendsoffresno.org/
- American Historical Society of Germans from Russia
Mission is to archive, research, and promote the history of Germans from Russia. Funded through a number of events, the largest being the annual Oktoberfest.
http://www.ahsgr.org/fresno/cacentra.html
- Chinatown Revitalization, Inc.
History and photographs of Chinatown, information about funding and revitalization projects, and a directory of area businesses.
http://www.fresno-chinatown.org/
- Evangel Home
Provides food, shelter and transitional living centers for women and children.
http://www.evangelhome.org/
- Fresno Bull Shoot
A look inside Fresno featuring profiles of local heroes like Mayor Bubba, and local boxing legends and sports follies.
http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=phemy
- Fresno City and County Historical Society
Dedicated to the history, culture, and appreciation of California's Central Valley. Activities include preservation advocacy, educational outreach, publications.
http://valleyhistory.org/
- Fresno County Genealogical Society
Fosters and supports local genealogical and historical interest, collects and preserves genealogical and historical data, aids society members and the general public in compiling genealogies and genealogical research, establishes and maintains a genealogical library which is the private property of the society.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cafcgs/index.htm
- Fresno Folklore Society
Preserving folk arts, especially traditional music, in California's San Joaquin Valley. Activities include singing, dancing, playing music and storytelling.
http://home.pacbell.net/ckjohns/
- Fresno Metro Ministry/Local Health Care Coalition
Interfaith and Ecumenical organization working for health care access, food security, cultural and religious diversity understanding, and for helpful human services.
http://www.fresnometroministry.org/
- Fresno Rescue Mission
A Christian shelter for homeless and needy persons. Information about their programs including emergency shelter, Craycroft Youth Center, and the Lighthouse Guild.
http://www.fresnorescuemission.org/
- Fresno Rotary Club
Serves the community by working closely with educational and vocational services. Special projects, meeting information, bulletins, adopted schools, board members and links to other rotary sites are listed.
http://www.fresnorotary.org/
- Fresno Women's Network
Organization for women to support each other in business, personal and professional growth. Provides a newsletter, calendar of events, membership directory, business resources and links to helpful web sites.
http://www.fresnowomensnetwork.org/
- FresnoFamily.com
Where local families with children can meet others with similar interests and situations and share ideas for local family-friendly activities.
http://www.fresnofamily.com
- Girl Scouts: Golden Valley Council
Girls from ages five to seventeen can build life, leadership and teamwork skills, learn how to confront the pressures facing them today, and gain a strong cross-cultural understanding of those around them.
http://www.girlscoutsgvc.org/
- MyDreamZoo
The Chaffee Zoo is in desperate need of financial support from the public. Find out about the efforts to save the zoo, make donations, and buy t-shirts.
http://mydreamzoo.com/
- Nonprofit Advancement Center
Provides management concepts, training opportunities, reference materials and resources to nonprofit organizations throughout California's central valley.
http://www.nonprofitadvancementcenter.org
- Tower District Preservation Association
Non-profit organization to enhance and promote the unique and historic character of the Tower District. Includes area news, membership information, and photographs of buildings.
http://www.tdpa.org
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