The Foundation’s second annual Spill the Tea event took place on March 6 at the Palomino Event Center, and was a resounding success. KSEE24 reported on the event, including speaking […]
Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Undecided About Nathalie: Nathalie Barroso has always been independent, wanting to take care of herself without putting stress on her parents by asking […]
The Foundation celebrates its second annual Spill the Tea event on Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palomino Event Center. Ahead of this panel discussion […]
College: UCLACareer goal: User experience designer About Nancy: Nancy Her is the child of Hmong immigrants from Laos and Thailand. Nancy remembers realizing in elementary school that her family was […]
The Foundation’s second annual Spill the Tea event is an opportunity to attend a powerhouse discussion while also supporting Fresno Unified students. It takes place on Thursday, March 6, from […]
Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Teacher About Melanie: Melanie Yanez is very proud to have graduated from Cambridge High School and is excited to start the journey toward […]
The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Suit Drive, and Executive Officer Linda Laettner appeared on Central Valley Today ahead of the event to […]
Scholarship Winner College: University of Southern CaliforniaCareer goal: Anesthesiologist About Ava: Life was once “unicorns and rainbows” for Ava Yanez, a senior at Design Science Middle College High School. After […]
At The Foundation, the focus is on the students—bringing time, talent, and treasure to meet their needs. One primary way of doing so is through scholarships. Executive Officer Linda J. […]
Scholarship Winner 2025 College: Fresno StateCareer goal: Mechanical Engineer About Lizbet: Lizbet Robledo says that attending Duncan Polytechnical High School motivated her to pursue mechanical engineering. Through Duncan’s manufacturing pathway, […]
Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Teacher/cultural activist About Sālote: Growing up, Sālote Kumā felt disconnected from her Pacific Islander heritage. She didn’t know any other Tongans, and although […]
On Monday, December 9, the Fresno Unified School District announced a generous grant from the PG&E Foundation. Awarded to The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students, this contribution of $25,000 is […]
Scholarship Winner College: Phoenix CollegeCareer goal: Nurse/healthcare law About Natalia: Throughout her life, Natalia Pizarro has embraced a variety of roles that have shaped her resilience and commitment to the […]
FACES Scholarship Winner 2024 College: Fresno StateCareer goal: School Ppsychologist About Luis: Luis Macias will be the first generation in his family to attend college. Heand looks forward to completing […]
Scholarship Winner 2024 College: Fresno StateCareer goal: Agribusiness About Juana: Juana Aguilar will pursue a career in agribusiness, taking advantage of the valley’s ag-based economy and the knowledge she acquired […]
Amazon Scholarship Winner College: Cal Poly San Luis ObispoCareer goal: Engineering Growing up as a first-generation college student from a low-income, Chinese American family, I always knew that education was […]
The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students is hosting Peak Potential Giving Day on August 29, 2024. This is a virtual donation event that is the first of its kind held […]
The Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools has rebranded to The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students. This change reflects The Foundation’s focus on supporting student initiatives and experiences, which sets it […]
FACES Scholarship Winner 2024 College: Fresno StateCareer goal: Teacher About Allanah: As a child, Allanah Everk lived in a variety of foster homes and with relatives, at one point staying […]
Faces Scholarship 2024 College: UC MercedCareer goal: Financial adviser or stockbroker About Marshaun: Marshaun Bass’ future is bright, but he’s had to overcome the adversity of his mother passing awayfrom […]
FACES June 2024 Scholarship Winner College: Fresno StateCareer goal: History teacher About Estefany: Finances have always been a struggle for Estefany Martinez’s family, getting so bad at one point that, […]
U.S. Bank has awarded the Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools $25,000 in funding. The money will support the Foundation’s events and initiatives for students. These include the Spill the Tea […]
FACES June 2024 Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Elementary teacher About Cynthia: Through a summer program for Fresno Unified high school students interested in teaching, Cynthia Lopez Leon […]
FACES June 2024 College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Nurse About Aileen: Aileen Navarrete is from a low-income family that lived near a homeless encampment, often depending on food stamps and […]
The Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools will be expanding the annual suit drive thanks to a $35,000 one-time grant gifted by the Kashian Family Foundation. This year, our suit drive […]
For the first time, the Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools will hand out scholarships from the Amazon Scholarships program. Three Fresno Unified students will be the recipients, with Christian Delgado […]
In November 2021, a $7.5 million building was completed in order to provide opportunities to Fresno High School students in International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programs. The CTE (Career Technical Education) […]
It is our mission to provide a positive learning experience in mathematics and robotics coding for every African American student by setting high expectations that foster growth in math achievement, […]
A new initiative is underway to honor the unsung heroes who shape the lives of students and leave an indelible mark on the community. The Mentors Matter giving campaign, led […]
Also recognized as Best in Attendance! Manchester Gate has been recognized with two distinguished awards this school year. It was ranked as the fourth-best elementary school in California by U.S. […]
High school juniors and seniors from across our district had the opportunity to select professional dress items for free at the “Suited for Success” shopping event, hosted by The Foundation […]
Great news for our district’s Hmong programs! The California Wellness Foundation awarded The Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools a $40,000 one-time grant to establish a cultural exchange program for staff […]
Any of the clothing not taken during the shopping event will be distributed to school clothing closets throughout Fresno Unified. […]
Amazon Scholarship Winner College: California State University, NorthridgeCareer goal: Filmmaking Receiving the $10,000 Amazon Scholarship isn’t just a financial boost, it is a beacon of hope for my dreams in […]
The Foundation for Fresno Unified School District is hosting “Spill the Tea,” a high-tea event, in celebration of International Women’s Month on March 7 from 11 am to 1 pm […]
The Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools collaborated with Lexia Learning to provide a free screening of “The Right to Read” at Fresno High School’s Royce Hall on Monday, February 5, […]
Esports stands for Electronic sports, an organized game-based competition that involves critical thinking, communication, and strategizing. The Esports trend has become very widespread in recent years providing competitions and tournaments […]
Our Impact Working together with local community organizations and Fresno Unified staff, our students had the opportunity to design and create, to build and play, to learn something new, and […]
FUSD scholarship applications are now open and the Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools is encouraging seniors to apply now. Dr. Andrew Scherrer, an executive officer with the foundation, joined the show […]
Start Proud!™ Starting in 2018, Start Proud!™ is going strong as Office Depot’s signature back-to-school philanthropic initiative. This program was created to help foster brighter beginnings for schools in low-income […]
GV Wire reporters and videographers were asked to identify the Difference Makers on their beats for 2023. Many readers will recognize some of the names. The list is by no […]
I felt on top of the world when they called my name at Roosevelt High School’s Senior Award Banquet. I also couldn’t believe it. I was caught off guard because […]
My life changed at 15 years old. My aunt told me he was no longer with us. When I was a freshman at Fresno High, my father was deported to […]
I didn’t know how this was going to happen. I grew up quickly in life! In elementary school, my grandmother and my best friend passed away, and my mom was […]
Graduate of Bullard High School Keana is a 2023 Bullard High School graduate who will be attending UC Berkeley. She wants to be an aerospace engineer. Keana was involved in theatre, forensics, and speech and […]
Graduate of Sunnyside High School College: Fresno State Career goal: Software engineer Marco is a Sunnyside High School graduate. Marco gravitated to science, technology, engineering, and math, excelling in Advanced Placement courses and leading the robotics club. “As […]
Graduate of Roosevelt High School College: Fresno State Career goal: Criminology Emily is a 2023 Roosevelt High School graduate looking forward to a career in criminology.Through her participation in Roosevelt’s Public Service Pathway, she completed over 40 […]
Closing the gap Opened in 2005, Design Science Middle College High School’s mission is to close the opportunity gap for those most underrepresented in post-secondary education through equitable access to […]
Nearly 83% of Fresno Unified students need financial assistance to pursue post-secondary education, but donating to the scholarship fund can change the course of a student’s life and is an […]
Faces of Fresno Unified is a digital magazine focused on highlighting the remarkable students and staff that make up Fresno Unified School District. Each month The Foundation for Fresno Unified […]
Wendy McCulley, Chief Engagement and External Partnership Officer, for the Foundation for Fresno Unified has been acknowledged for her innovative and impactful work for Fresno Unified School District. She has […]
The Foundation for Fresno Unified has tripled the amount of funding for scholarships for Fresno Unified students. A $20 million donation from philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott, will allow the Foundation to […]
The official launch of the Foundation for Fresno Unified happened on October 6, 2022. The 2022 Gala was held at the Chaffee Zoo with 400 in attendance. As the strategic […]
Fresno’s future depends on Fresno Unified School District. Its 74,000 students are the biggest part of our future workforce. If Fresno Unified fails, we all suffer the consequences: Less prosperity, […]
