- Valley Children’s Hospital donates $2 million to launch Our Valley Cares, supporting at-risk Central Valley youth.
- Initiative unites Fresno Mission, CASA, and other nonprofits, creating a coordinated system of care for children.
- Our Valley Cares provides single hub for families to access food, services, and support for youth in crisis.
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Valley Children’s Hospital is committed $2 million to help launch Our Valley Cares, an initiative supporting at-risk youth across the Central Valley, leaders announced Thursday at Fresno Mission’s City Center.
The program brings together Fresno Mission, CASA, Breaking the Chains, City Without Orphans, Central California Food Bank, Justice Coalition, Martin Park, and the Troy Center to create a coordinated system of services for children and teens in crisis.
Funding and Vision
Matthew Dildine, CEO of Fresno Mission, who is spearheading the initiative, said Valley Children’s will contribute $1 million this year and another $1 million next year as the program’s founding supporter…