Neighborhood Thrift began in 2008 with the goal of having a positive economic impact in the south Fresno area. The store provides employment training to low-income individuals, providing a healthy and diverse work environment. Community members are hired to work in the store while they are receiving employment training. The employment training allows individuals personal…
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Community Vision was selected to be a participant of the Social Sector Solutions 2013 program. Social Sectors Solutions is a program of the Center for Nonprofit and Public Leadership at the Hass School of Business, UC Berkeley in partnership with McKinsey & Company. Led by a team of students from the Hass School of Business…
Read MoreIt is with mixed feelings we announce that our Director of Real Estate Consulting Joshua Simon is leaving Community Vision to become Executive Director of the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation. His last day at Community Vision will be March 22. This is a wonderful opportunity for Joshua to take a leadership role in…
Read MoreThe Financial Advisors Community Impact Award is presented annually to a Financial Professional who has attracted the most new, individual investors into our Loan Fund from May 2012 through April 30, 2013. The award will be presented at our Annual Event on May 9th at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. For more information, click here. (pdf)
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On Wednesday January 23, Community Vision kicked off the second Community Facility Challenge at California State University, Fresno. Sponsored by Comerica Bank, the Challenge provides a unique opportunity for students to work with local community-based organizations (CBO) and municipalities to apply their skills to prepare a real estate feasibility analysis for a proposed community facility…
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On Monday, January 21, the much-awaited grand opening of the SFJAZZ Center finally arrived. SFJAZZ’s Resident Artistic Director John Santos and High School All-Stars alum Laila Smith cut the ribbon, officially opening the new SFJAZZ Center to the public. The ±35,000 square foot performance space features a state-of-the-art auditorium with adjustable 350 – 700 seating,…
Read MoreThe following organizations are currently receiving financial and/or real estate assessments to help them understand their financial position and plan for the future: The Luggage Store Gallery – Founded in 1987, The Luggage Store is a nonprofit artist run multidisciplinary arts organization. KidZone Museum – A children’s museum in Truckee, California whose mission is to…
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Community Vision’s Community Facilities Challenge Kick-off in the Fresno Bee! To see last year’s winner of Community Vision’s Community Facilities Challenge, click here! The Community Vision is proud to announce our second Annual Community Facilities Challenge, which will launch January 23. The Community Facilities Challenge is an exciting partnership with California State University, Fresno that…
Read MoreThis morning President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 which included an extension of the New Markets Tax Credit Program for 2012 and 2013. The tax credit allocation authority is $3.5 billion for each year. The CDFI Fund is currently reviewing applications received under the 2012 round and plans to announce the…
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Community Vision held our final 25-year anniversary celebration Thursday, December 6th at the Brava Theater with the exclusive screening of Fixing the Future. The movie features David Brancaccio of public radio’s Marketplace and NOW on PBS, as he visits people and organizations across America that are attempting a revolution: the reinvention of the American economy. The…
Read MoreThe following organizations are currently receiving financial and/or real estate assessments to help them understand their financial position and plan for the future: KidZone Museum – A children’s museum in Truckee, California whose mission is to inspire learning through creative play and discovery. St. Anthony’s – Whose mission is to feed, heal, shelter, clothe, lift…
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San Francisco Magazine’s current “Power Issue” focuses on the major players in the city that are shaping the future landscape of San Francisco. Community Vision is proud to announce that our Director of Real Estate, Joshua Simon, and Real Estate Consultant, Leiasa Beckham, were included in the “63 most influential impresarios, mentors, fundraisers and visionaries”…
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