Advocacy, Civil Rights, Discrimination and Leadership Development

Fresno Adult School has received recognition from many local and national organizations. One of our most notable achievements is our accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Since 1994, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM) has been meeting needs of refugee communities in Fresno.Ì_ We serve mostly the Hmong, Laotian, Slavic and African people groups, which represent over 60,000 people in Fresno County.

After more than 40 years, RCS advocates continue to answer the 24-hour rape crisis line in Fresno County [559-222-7273]. In the United States, twenty percent to a third of all women and sixteen percent of men are traumatized by sexual violence during their lifetimes. Receiving help for injuries from sexual violence can reduce risk for long-term post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and a range of other health impairments. Because shame and social pressure stops most survivors from sharing their story,Ì_confidentialityÌ_is essential for sexual violence survivors considering whether to ask for help.

Every day at thousands of community centers, high schools, middle schools, juvenile institutions, coffee shops, and local hangouts, YFC staff and volunteers meet with young people who need Jesus. Our focus as a movement is on multiplying fruitful and sustainable ministry sites across the nation and around the world.