CEDP Newsletter || May 12

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View this email in your browser   Hello CEDP Members,  We had another great learning space together in watching several partner funding presentations where feedback and encouragement was offered! We will host another learning conversation soon!  Are you looking for a summer intern? I have a very qualified Fresno State student looking for internships for the summer that I would love to get connected within our network. Please let me know if you have a project or assignment you'd like propose.  Warmly,  Andi Lambert  CEDP Project Manger   CEDP Pitch Practice || CEDP Funding Conversation cont. HUGE thank you to all who presented! It was a great space for practice and shared learning. If you would like to continue developing your funding pitch, here are a few resources that were shared!    Slide Resources Platforms: https://slidesgo.com/ Canva.com  Presentation Examples:  ENP Slide Example Chinatown Slide Example    Helpful Development Books to Invest In:  Fundraising for Social Change - Pharoah Mitchell Raising more with Less- Amy Eisenstein 199 Fun and Effective Fundraising Events - Wolford, others CEDP Executive Director Gathering  YoVille Community Garden Thursday, May 26 from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CEDP Partner Meeting  Wednesday, June 1 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Recommended by Artie as follow-up to the Funding Presentation conversation Strategic Communication Coaching Session  Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce Friday, May 13 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM   This one-day session is an in-person follow up (with a Zoom link for people who want to engage from home) to review the training tools (Smart Chart, Storytelling and Elevator Pitch) as well as provide one-on-one coaching for your organization.  This program was designed to help JPMC’s community partners gain immediate communication skills they can use to achieve their goals. Register Here Identifying the Differences Between Food Deserts & Food Apartheids - & Why Language Matters || FCHIP We will be explaining key differences between Food Apartheid and Food Deserts. Why does this matter? We use language as a tool for liberation.  Monday, May 23 11:30 AM   Register Here   Learn about the Kings Canyon Transit Oriented Development The City of Fresno invites you to join the second in-person and online workshop of our Kings Canyon development series!  Saturday, May 14, 2022  Register Here   New! Here to Be Grant Lululemon Centre for Social Impact   Deadline: May 30, 2022 Projects to Promote Health Equity This year, organizations can apply for general operating support up to $50,000 USD, or up to 40% of their operating budget. We’re also expanding the scope of the Here to Be grant program to provide resources to organizations focused on improving wellbeing outcomes for their communities through practices of movement, mindfulness, and/or connection. Grant recipients help advance equity in wellbeing in various ways, including and not limited to: Providing inclusive, culturally intelligent programs and services to their communities Advocating for systemic change Removing barriers to accessing wellbeing practices, such as creating financial accessibility Building community and connection GRANT DETAILS HERE   The Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program ca.gov || CDFA  Deadline: June 2022 The Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is pleased to share that $20 million was allocated for program continuation in late September 2021. Through the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (HRGP), CDFA funds energy efficient refrigeration units in corner stores, small businesses, and food donation programs in low-income or low-access areas throughout the state to stock California-grown fresh produce, nuts, dairy, meat, eggs, minimally processed, and culturally appropriate foods. GRANT DETAILS HERE Strengthen Rural Cooperatives and Expand Economic Opportunities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deadline: June 6, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that the department is accepting applications for grants to help start, expand or improve rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses.  Please note:  Nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for grants to provide technical and cooperative development assistance to individuals and rural businesses. GRANT DETAILS HERE   Fresno Region Taskforce for Affordable Housing HIGHLIGHTING: New City Housing Plan - Dep. Mayor Matthew Grundy Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 PM  Fresno CEDP Housing Strategy Update HIGHLIGHTING: Goals and project updates to the CEDP strategy plan  Tuesday, May 24 at 9 AM  Fresno CEDP Housing Strategy Update HIGHLIGHTING: Goals and project updates to the CEDP strategy plan  Tuesday, June 2 at 8:30 AM    Housing Documents for Reference: CEDP Housing Strategy Document  Access One Fresno Housing Strategy || CEDP Spreadsheet for Shared Notes CEDP Info Funding Presentations Convo  View Recording Here Access Resource Page  CEDP Map w/ Boundaries  View Map Here ABCD Workshop PT 1 & 2 Pt 1 - View Recording Here Pt 2 - View Recording Here CEDP Community Focus Points Editable Spreadsheet CEDP Video Archive CEDP YouTube Channel   CEDP Roster & Contact Info CEDP Roster General Info Council District Locator Map Locator Nonprofit Compliance Checklist Access Checklist Here ENP Neighborhood Data Sheets Access Data Sheets Folder Nonprofit Comps || CA Compensation & Benefits More Information Here Covid-19 County Resources Access Resources Job Openings shared by ENP  View Job Opportunities Include a post or event in our next newsletter. EMAIL ANDI HERE Be sure to follow our social media platforms. Andi Lambert Previous Previous CEDP Newsletter || May 19 Next Next CEDP Newsletter || June 2 Fresno Community and Economic Development Partnership Because Fresno matters. CEDP Public Resources Partner Resource Hub About Contact