Welcome to FWCED, (Fresno West Coalition For Economic Development).  FWCED’s overall mission and goal is to improve the physical and socioeconomic conditions of the Southwest area of Fresno and its residents.

Every year Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development (FWCED) presents its Annual Risk Takers, Dream Makers Awards Luncheon.
The Risk Takers, Dream Makers Award luncheon showcases businesses, organizations, and people in the community who are making a difference by sacrificing their time, enerygy, and resources to improve the overall quality of life for all residents in Fresno County. 

RTDM Awards Luncheon serves two purposes.
 
#1 - It is a fundraising event that will help raise funds to help fulfill the mission of the Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development, which is to improve the physical and socioeconomic conditions of Southwest Fresno and its residents. We can assure you that your contribution WILL directly benefit the community by funding core activities such as financial literacy, first time home ownership, free EITC tax preparation, and small business development in West Fresno.
#2
- It will give well-deserved recognition to KEY people within the community who are taking risks and making dreams come true for impoverished communities. It will also inform, inspire and motivate people towards systemic change.