Asset Map of West Fresno Project FWCED was awarded grant funds for the Asset Map of West Fresno by The California Endowment. In collaboration with the City of Fresno, FWCED's objective for the Asset Map of West Fresno is to compile all relevant assets of the 93706 zip code. With input from West Fresno residents, research from this project will be used to present economic and community development proposals for the West Fresno area to public and private agencies.
Affordable Housing FWCED is working with several strategic partners to assist the community access housing by: (1) developing housing that people can afford in southwest Fresno and (2) educating residents to the process and the programs available to help first time home buyers.
monthly First Time Home Buyers Workshops
South Clara Estates residental development
Business Development FWCED is doing its' part to enhance West Fresno's business community through advocacy, technical assitance, and networking opportunities. Understanding that small business and entrpeneurship are essential to neighborhood economic growth, FWCED has helped over 40 residents write their own business plan.
Accelerator Online >>> Spring 2008
African-American Coalition for Capital Access
The Small Business Roundtable's Business Solutions Luncheon
Employment Readiness & Referral Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development has created several programs that involve generating employment for all southwest Fresno residents. We believe here at the Coalition that the residents living in the surrounding areas of southwest Fresno should have an opportunity, if qualified, to obtain a job. With FWCED, they can be referred to workforce training along to employment.
Quality Community Planning FWCED is working to determine residents' perceptions about their community and to prioritize their most critical needs in order to allocate resources effectively. At this time FWCED's activities are geared toward gathering and disseminating information to residents, as well as building the community assets through leadership training.
The West Fresno Association is a new community group for people committed to building assets in the Fresno Empowerment Zone. Sponsored by Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development, the West Fresno Association offers its members priority use of Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development’s free classes, the Neighborhood Economic/Employment Resource Center, staff support, and networking.
Criteria To join the West Fresno Association, you must meet all of the following criteria:
Must be 18 years or older
Must live, work, or worship in the Fresno Empowerment Zone
Have made a personal commitment to start building assets
And one or more of the following criteria:
Have taken a financial education class within the past 6 months (first time homebuyer, business development, credit counseling, etc, either at FWCED or one of our many partners)
Have used the FWCED Neighborhood Employment and Economic Resource Center (NEERC) in the last 6 months
Be a homeowner
Have been at current job for one or more years
Benefits of Membership Members of the WFA include:
