Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission

Education - provides comprehensive child development and family support services with a goal of school readiness for families and children 0-5 years of age; provides quality childcare to children 5-12 years of age; provides alternative learning environments through two charter school programs to either high risk students in 9th to 12th grades or young adults 18-24 years of age working to obtain a high school diploma; provides education to 12-24 year olds regarding pregnancy and reproductive health matters. Program services provided to 2,002 individuals.

Energy - assist low-income residents with the management and reduction of energy costs. This includes emergency financial assistance for families in financial crisis with payment of a portion of a utility bill. Additionally, assistance is provided in a long-term reduction of energy bills by installing weatherization measures to make low-income households more energy-effcient, including solar systems. Program serves 21,231 individuals.

Food and nutrition - provided supplemental nutrition assistance to women,infants, and children (wic) with a goal of improving lifelong health and nutrition of the clients served including nutrition education services and breastfeeding support. Provides various food services to clients such as meals to children in an educational setting and/or when school is not in session, home delivered meals to anyone who cannot or prefers not to prepare all of their own balanced daily meals. Food is provided to individuals and families residing in rural communities and inner city areas. Match funding received via ebt cards at select farmer's markets to enrolled participants to increase access to healthy fruits and vegetables.