Fresno Mission

05/28/2026

Meet Natalie Franco 🤍
Natalie serves as our Housing Navigator in the CalAIM department and carries such a powerful heart for people and for the Lord. From helping clients navigate housing resources to praying and worshipping alongside them, she continually reflects the love of Christ through every interaction.
We are so grateful for Natalie’s faith, compassion, and servant heart. Thank you for being such a light at Fresno Mission! ✨🌿

05/19/2026

We’re so grateful for Barbara and the heart she brings to Fresno Mission every single day 🤍 From building meaningful connections throughout our community to encouraging others to get involved, she is such a gift to our team. If you’ve ever taken a City Center tour, there’s a good chance Barbara made you feel right at home! 🙌🏼

05/18/2026

This is the Fresno Mission. 🤍

A place where stories are being rewritten.
Where brokenness meets healing.
Where people who felt forgotten are reminded that Jesus still calls people back to life.

Just like Lazarus, we believe no story is too far gone for God to redeem. Every meal served, every prayer prayed, every open door is a reminder that Jesus is still transforming lives every single day.

We’re honored to witness God move in this city.

05/14/2026

Fresno doesn’t need people waiting for someone else to step in.
It needs people willing to love their city well. 🤍

Every meal served, every conversation shared, every volunteer who shows up, every prayer lifted, and every act of generosity matters more than we realize. Hope grows when a community comes together.

This city is still worth loving.

And together, we can care for our city, serve people well, and reflect the heart of Jesus throughout Fresno. 🫶🏼

If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a difference — this is your invitation to be part of the story.

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

You may recognize Chang from some of our Mission Thrift videos!⁠
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From welcoming customers to sharing the hope of the Gospel, Chang brings so much joy and encouragement everywhere he goes. We’re grateful for the way he serves our community with kindness, wisdom, and a heart for people.⁠
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Be sure to say hi to him next time you stop by Mission Thrift!

05/08/2026

We’re so grateful for the people behind the mission 🤍

April brings so much joy, leadership, and heart into everything she does, and we’re blessed to have her on our team. Thank you for helping make Fresno Mission a place where people feel seen, loved, and welcomed every day ✨

04/30/2026

✨ Staff Highlight: Kimiko Petersen

We’re so grateful for Kimiko and the heart she brings to Fresno Mission every day. As our Director of Career Pathways, she’s passionate about helping others discover their purpose and step confidently into what God has for them.

Her love for people shines as she walks alongside students, witnessing growth, healing, and transformation through Jesus. It’s leaders like Kimiko who make this mission so impactful.

Fun fact: She was born in Dunedin, New Zealand 🌏

Help us show some love for Kimiko in the comments 💛

04/28/2026

Last Friday we had an amazing banquet 🤍

We’re so grateful for every sponsor, supporter, and guest who made the night possible. Because of you, we were able to come together and raise support for the mission in such a meaningful way.

Lives are being impacted because of your generosity. Thank you for standing with us.