Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development (FWCED) started as a group of concerned residents who united to bring attention to the needs of the West Fresno community. The five-year effort of the residents under the leadership of the late Deacon Irwin Foster along with Myser Keels, Joyce Hunter, Harland Kelly, Reverend T.J. Caldwell, and Reverend J.D. Adams culminated in December 1999 with the opening of the Kearney Palms Shopping Center. The center is fully occupied with restaurants, clothing stores, and a variety of local small businesses and anchored by FoodMaxx and Rite Aid. Centrally located in the shopping center is the Irwin Foster Police Sub Station.
Today, Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development is a growing community development corporation committed to facilitating economic and social change in West Fresno. The Coalition continues its commitment to improve the economic well being of the people who live in Southwest Fresno through access to quality employment and business development.
About Boys & Men of Color Efforts through our Fresno Black Men & Boys (BMB) Coalition: BMB Committee Policy Recommendations
Policy Recommendation:All schools are to have a full-time qualified medical personnel on each campus during school hours. (see Health Equity)
Policy Recommendation:All schools are to adopt the Joint Use Policy (see Education)
Policy Recommendation: Mandatory mentorship connections for young black males with youth organizations (see Education)
Policy Recommendation: Alternative Sentencing (see Justice & Safety)
Policy Recommendation: Eliminate zero tolerance policies at Fresno Unified School District. (see Justice & Safety)
Policy Recommendation: Restorative Justice (see Justice & Safety)
Policy Recommendation: Incorporate the same issues/practices targeted in the Alternative Sentencing Model, but under the guise of a Community Court. (see Justice & Safety)
Policy Recommendation: An agency must show proof of youth participation pertaining to proposed policies that will affect ages 25 and under.(see Leadership & Development)
FWCED initiates business programs that create employment opportunities, stimulate entrepreneurship and encourages business expansion. In addition, the Coalition provides services and programs that develop affordable housing opportunities and engage local residents and other community organizations to promote self-sufficiency and stability.
FWCED is Currently advertising for bids for Installation of Residential Photo-Voltaic Systems in west Fresno to be coordinated with the construction of 8 new 3, 4, and 5 bedroom residences. Contrators with a current C-10 or C-46 license can pick up a Project Manual (no drawings) at mjcopycats@yahoo.com. Before picking up the manual, Contractor should call Tiana first at (559)-271-7848. MJ Copycats are located at 5096 N. Blythe #115, Fresno, CA 93722. Their fax number is (559)274-1239.
For more questions or to send comments to FWCED, please contact us today! Our friendly staff is waiting by!
