Community Resources

BLACKXCHANGE
Website: http//www.blackxchange.net

BLACKXCHANGE.net™ was created by a group of young Black professionals and entrepreneurs who were searching for a networking hub of other Black professionals nationwide.

BLACKXCHANGE.net™ was created so that the business, internet and general communities would have a central location to learn about Black products and services, exchange helpful information and network with top professionals and organizations.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FRESNO COUNTY
540 N. Augusta St.,
Fresno, CA 93701
phone: (559) 266-3117
fax (559) 266-0664
Website: http://www.bgclubfc.org

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County provide diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth. Core Programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to reach their full potential. Based on physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles, Clubs offer program activities in five areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation


CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (CCBCC)
Website: http://www.calbcc.org/council_of_chambers.htm

2727 Grove Industrial Drive,
Bldg 155, Ste A
Fresno, CA 93727

1713 E. Tulare St. Ste.#207
Fresno, CA. 93706


DANCE EMPOWERMENT
Website: http://www.danceempowermentinc.com

D.A.N.C.E. Empowerment is a non-profit organization that utilizes dance, live performances, and mentoring programs to promote: Staying IN School, Staying Drug Free, Staying Away From Gangs and Violence

With hundreds of performances and thousands of classes conducted each year, they incorporate a physical, educational, social and character building curriculum to edify and prepare students for a promising future. By facilitating these life impacting messages with a multicultural community, they hope to achieve our goal of improving the crime and substance abuse problems among our youth.

FRESNO WEST COALITION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Website: http://www.fwced.com

302 Fresno Street Suite 212
Fresno CA 93706
TELE: (559) 485-1273
FAX: (559) 485-1276

Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development is a growing community development corporation committed to facilitating economic and social change in West Fresno. The Coalition continues its commitment to improve the economic well being of the people who live in Southwest Fresno through access to quality employment and business development.
FWCED initiates business programs that create employment opportunities, stimulate entrepreneurship and encourages business expansion. In addition, the Coalition provides services and programs that develop affordable housing opportunities and engage local residents and other community organizations to promote self-sufficiency and stability.

NATIONAL NETWORK IN ACTION, CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
Website: http://www.nationalnetworkinaction.org/

Rev. Floyd D. Harris Jr
P.O. Box 16127
Fresno, CA 93755-6127
(559) 803 - 0286

The National Network In Action (NNIA) is the number one grassroots activist organization in the country. It is a civil & human rights organization. The NNIA comes in the tradition of the great civil and human rights organizations that have preceded us: The United Negro Improvement Association, the southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee & Operation Push/Rainbow Coalition. As such, The National Network In Action works toward the upliftment of all people particularly the poor, the working class and people of color.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Website: http://www.calbcc.org/council_of_chambers.htm

2331 Fresno Street, Suite 115
Fresno, CA 93721
Tel. (559) 441-7929 / Fax (559) 495-4811
Email: thechamber@sjvbcc.org

SJVBCC is a regional business development organization focused on the growth or urban communities in Central California. They work hard to identify needs and opportunities that encourage growth and strengthens the community. Their membership includes: small businesses, corporations, associations and professionals.

UNITED BLACK MEN OF FRESNO
Website: http://unitedblackmen.net

1929 E. Church Ave
Fresno , CA 93710

The United Black Men of Fresno is composed of African American Men from all walks of life with varying backgrounds who have banned together for the express purpose of enhancing the social, economical, educational, and spiritual development of the black community
UBM meetings are held the FIRST Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Meetings are located at the UMB office at 1929 E. Church Avenue

UNITED BLACK STUDENT UNIONS OF CALIFORNIA

United Black Student Unions of California is committed to intellectual, cultural, social, and ethnic diversity. Their main focus is to build awareness, education, and a new level of consciousness about being an African American in this society. They aim to teach others about diversity and show that through engaging in activities focused around acceptance and tolerance, we will get a better understanding of others while learning about ourselves.