Stone Soup Fresno

Join Koom Tes Tiv Thaiv, who is partnering with Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM) and The Fresno Center to offer free health workshops focused on educating the community about hypertension (high blood pressure) and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

Free Hmong Health Workshops will be held during June and July. Please see dates below and register using the QR code. Questions? Email: [email protected] This is a UCSF SJV PRIME medical student project.

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is hosting their Leadership Academy (RLA) in Fresno, this coming July 19 - 20.

It is a two-day leadership training event for community stakeholders, individuals seeking to run for public office, current elected officials, and those with an interest in policymaking or social justice. The Fresno RLA will focus on individuals interested in pursuing elected positions in the states of the Fresno Greater Area.

For more information, visit https://www.apaics.org/regional-leadership-academy

June 2024: diaper registration/distribution update

Enrollment is opened for Stone Soup Fresno Preschool!
- serves children ages 3 to 5 (fully potty-trained)
- open year round with full-day availability

Call our office at (559) 224 - 7613 to inquire about the pre-eligibility packet.

FREE family friendly event this Saturday, June 8 (9 am - 1 pm) via Reading Heart

Please share!

June 8th Storyland & Playland 9am-1pm
A free & fun family literacy event, open to the public, held at the famed and historic Storyland Playland. There will be games, giveaways, raffles, and entertainment while we expose families to different books, community resources, and reading for entertainment, education, and empowerment. Not only will families be exposed to a wealth of resources on that one day, but they will be able to take advantage of the programs each participating organization offers for the summer and beyond.

- FREE Admission to Event (Parking Not Free)
- FREE Games with Prizes
- FREE Scavenger Hunt with Prizes
- Celebrity Readers Every Hour
- Children's Book Authors
- Organizations with Services for Kids & Families
- Law Enforcement Outreach to Families & Kids
- FREE Fresno County Library Cards
- Mascots- Kids Love ‘em!

Presented by:
CalViva Health Cares
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools

Supported by:
KSEE24 News
Q97.1 Radio
Fresno Unified School District
Teens That Care Fresno
Clawson Motorsports
Clawson Honda of Fresno
Clawson Truck Center
Menchie's Marketplace at El Paseo
New Life Discovery Childcare
Over Color Design / Print
Lay's
Walmart
The Meat Up
Raising Cane's
Bridge Project Fresno

Connect with your local Fresno County Public Library branch for more information regarding checking out a FREE vehicle day - use pass to over 200 participating California State Parks!

Planning to escape the heat of the valley this summer for an afternoon or a long weekend?

We’ve got you covered.

Borrow a free vehicle day-use pass to over 200 participating California State Park units and hit the open road from the state beaches of Monterey County to the Redwoods of Humboldt County.

Start planning your road trip today: https://fresnolibrary.org/stateparkpass/index.html

Fresno County Public Library! We’re more than just books!

See flier for details regarding FREE recreational swimming sites (City of Fresno and Fresno Unified School District pools) available to all

FREE food distribution via the Bulldog Pantry this Saturday, May 25 (9 - 11:30 am)

We are open on Saturday, May 25th from 9am - 10:30am at 2311 E. Sha. Anyone in need of food is welcome. Please bring a cart or wagon if you have one. Masks will be required.

We are excited to share that thanks to Studentreasures Publishing our Learn Hmong students are officially published authors!

Our students have been immersed in different cultural activities since their first day in Learn Hmong and we have all witnessed growth in their ability to speak, read, and write in Hmong.

Our students were given the following topics to write and illustrate about:
- Noj Peb Caug
- Zaub Mov
- Tsev Neeg
- Tsiaj
- Khaub Ncaws

Registration is opened for students in 1st - 8th grade.

Connect with us at (559) 224-7613 to inquire about the enrollment packet.

Check out our youth leaders who collaborated together to successfully solve secret puzzles and clues and escaped within record time!

Join us for our second Youth Can Change the World workshop, taking place on Saturday, May 25 (9 - 11 am) for students in 2nd - 8th grade.

Free registration ---> https://forms.gle/CZfNYi8v6EfVa8Uj9

The goal is to empower and equip youth to positively impact the world, by supporting and guiding them to gain critical skills needed to possess influence.

Enrollment is opened for Stone Soup Fresno Preschool!

Call our office at (559) 224 - 7613 to inquire about the pre-eligibility packet.

Thank you Sweet Lyfe Boba Bar for helping us celebrate our "tea"-riffic teachers!

May 2024: diaper registration/distribution update

Happy May 7th and National Teachers’ Day to our own Stone Soup Fresno teachers (mentors, motivators, and role models)!

Your impact extends beyond the walls of our classrooms!
Thank you!

Registration is opened for Stone Soup Fresno Learn Hmong, a year - round after school enrichment program for 1st - 8th graders. Our students are immersed in cultural activities with the goal of learning how to read, write, and speak in Hmong.

Our summer session will begin June 10 - July 26, Monday - Friday (3 pm - 5 pm).

Fee:
- $100 for child #1
- $50 for child #2
- $50 for child #3
- Free for child #4+

Stop by our office to pick up the enrollment packet.

FREE food distribution via The Fresno Center today from 3 - 5 pm

TODAY is The Fresno Center's FREE Food Distribution Day from 3pm-5pm. Distribution is starting soon and will end early when everything is given out. Please note, there will be no more drive-thru. Our next food distribution will occur on May 20, 2024!

Happy Earth Day from our Stone Soup Fresno STEAM Camp participants!

The theme for 2024 is planet vs. plastics.
This is your sign to reduce, reuse, and recycle your plastics into fun simple crafts such as the "build a boat" activity our students created.

Thank you again to the Fresno State student volunteers of the Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning for a fun filled STEAM week of activities that included arts and crafts, science demos, and more!

Free family friendly story time event at Clovis Branch-Fresno County Public Library this Friday April 19 (10:30 am)

We've got another Storytime With Superstars coming up in 2 weeks. Join us on Friday, April 19th at 10:30 a.m. as we read, sing, and play with actor, director, producer, and CSUF graduate Kp Phagnasay

Thank you to our partner, the Central California Food Bank , for providing us diapers to distribute to families in Fresno County at no cost.

Registration has closed.
✖️ Completing this form does NOT guarantee reservation of diapers.

✖️ Email confirmations will be sent out next week.

✖️ If you do NOT receive an email, then we do NOT have diapers for you at this time.

✖️ No edits can be made to original registration once it is submitted.
See the comment section for the flier with FAQs about our diaper registration and materials translated into Spanish.

FREE Stem workshop hosted by Fresno State STEM Education Center this coming Saturday, April 13 (10 am - 11:45 am)

Please join us! The future teachers of Fresno State are hosting a FREE Science Explorers' Workshop for kids in grades K-6 this Saturday, April 13 from 10 AM - 11:45 AM.

Registration
Grades K-2: https://forms.gle/nu5ePuf472sDJvDx9
Grades 3-6: https://forms.gle/cB44eaByZeeAfVMv8

Stone Soup Fresno envisions a world in which every person is respected and families have the resources they need to cultivate growth and positive change. Stone Soup Fresno is determined to inspire children and nurture families to realize their full potential in America.

Be a part of the difference - making! Join our team.

Registration for Stone Soup Fresno "Youth Can Change the World" is now live!

https://forms.gle/CZfNYi8v6EfVa8Uj9

It is a free four day workshop for students in 2nd - 8th grade.
The goal is to empower and equip youth to positively impact the world, by supporting and guiding them to gain critical skills needed to possess influence.

Stone Soup Fresno "Youth Can Change the World" is a free four day workshop for students in 2nd - 8th grade.

The goal is to empower and equip youth to positively impact the world, by supporting and guiding them to gain critical skills needed to possess influence.

Registration will open online tomorrow, Friday, April 5 at 6 pm on our page.

Limited spots, first come first serve basis.

You are invited to attend our "Let's Talk Early Childhood Education" workshop on Friday, April 26 (5:30 pm - 7 pm).

The objective of the event is to share information about the child development permits and different career opportunities in the field with college students, recent graduates, and individuals interested in the field.

Participants will have the opportunity to have their transcript reviewed by Credential Analysts from the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools to see what permits they qualify for.

Light snacks/refreshments and raffle prizes included.

Limited spots available. You may register by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link: https://forms.gle/JpqrHveZo3eUG18y8

Feel free to share this opportunity with your family/friends/peers that can benefit from the workshop.

Thank you to the Fresno State Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning student leaders and volunteers that collaborated with Stone Soup Fresno to lead this week's STEAM Camp to 40 students from the school district that are in 2nd - 6th grade!

See post for more information for Camp Fresno Youth Camp for ages 7 - 17 years old! Registration releases Monday, April 1.

Mark Your Calendar! 📅 April 1, 2024 - the day Camp Fresno Youth Camp Registration opens, and guess what? It’s FREE for City of Fresno residents ages 7-17! 🌲 Dive into a world of adventure with hiking, swimming, games, arts, crafts, and more. Ready to explore? Join our interest list at www.bit.ly/campfresno24 or send us an email at [email protected]. Questions? Call (559) 621-PLAY (7529). Your unforgettable camp experience awaits!

You are invited to join us at the Fresno Discovery Center’s annual EggFest this Saturday, March 23 (10 am - 2 pm).

1944 N Winery Ave, Fresno 93703
Note: $1 entrance fee

Fresno Discovery Center's annual family egg hunt event is coming up! Join us Saturday, March 23rd for just $1 to enjoy egg hunts, play games, and connect with local businesses. With the Central Valley’s best food trucks and activities for the kids around every corner, EggFest is one event you won’t want to miss!

Are you interested in vending at EggFest? Apply through March 9th here: https://dsnp.co/tw13fT
For information about event sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected].

Thank you to Aurum Standard Foods for catering for our Learn Hmong (Kawm Ntawv Hmoob) year - round after school program’s Noj Peb Caug thiab Hu Plig!

Stay tune for highlights from our student’s performances!