City of Fresno Office of Community Affairs

09/07/2026

Stronger communities start with informed residents.

The City of Fresno Office of Community Affairs invites you to join OCA Civic Academy – Fall 2026 — a free program designed to help residents better understand how City government works and how to get involved.

This is an opportunity to connect directly with City leaders, learn how decisions are made, and discover ways to make a positive impact in your community.

✅ Meet City leaders and departments
✅ Learn how local government works
✅ Find ways to get involved and serve Fresno

📅 Tuesdays: Sept. 15, 22, 29 & Oct. 6
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

Register today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6gCuY319S6D2rQNapwP4t9KYkq17w0EOwM536jUqV00tqOQ/viewform

Join us and be part of building a stronger, more connected Fresno for all.

09/02/2026

The City of Fresno, California anticipates receiving an estimated $11.6 million in grant funds from HUD to invest in low – and moderate-income communities. We want to hear from you to help identify critical needs facing your community.

Join a virtual or in-person community meeting between September 2, 2026, and September 18, 2026, to share your input on how these funds should be spent.

Or provide input via survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/27-28AAP.

09/01/2026

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The Arc Fresno/Madera County & Fresno Yosemite International Airport, in partnership with SkyWest Airlines, Transportation Security Administration - TSA and Unifi Aviation present "Wings for Autism", an airport “rehearsal” designed for individuals with autism, spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities and their families on October 17th.

Participants will practice entering the airport, obtaining boarding passes, going through security, and boarding an airplane.

A REAL ID, or other acceptable identification, is required for secrity screening. Please see https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

Seating is limited. Register today at www.thearc.org/wingsforautism.

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09/01/2026

🇺🇸 OPPORTUNITY FOR FRESNO VETERANS! 🛠️

The City of Fresno OCA is sharing a community opportunity for local Veterans interested in exploring careers in the skilled trades.

ValleyBuild is currently recruiting for its upcoming Veteran-Focused Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Cohort, beginning in October 2026.

Interested Veterans can register using the link below: www.tinyurl.com/VBVeterans

📞 Questions about the program? Please contact ValleyBuild at (855) 805-7245.

Help us spread the word and share this opportunity with a Fresno Veteran! 🇺🇸

08/30/2026

Save the numbers!

Need to get in touch with us? We’re here to help.

For emergencies, always call 9‑1‑1.
For non‑emergencies, call 559‑621‑7000.
Some reports can be filed online at https://www.fresno.gov/police/police-online-reporting-system/
You can also report issues through the City of Fresno FresGO app, downloadable from Apple Play or Google Play Store, or by calling 3‑1‑1. Also, available online at https://www.fresno.gov/3-1-1/
Routine services you can request through FresGO or 3‑1‑1 include:
• Illegal dumping on public streets and sidewalks
• Potholes, sinkholes, or damaged sidewalks
• Graffiti on public spaces and buildings
• Streetlight problems
• Park maintenance
For urgent city issues, please call 3‑1‑1 right away. 3-1-1 is available 24/7. Examples include:
• Objects blocking the roadway
• Fallen trees or branches
• Downed road signs (such as stop signs)
• Flooding
• Traffic signal outages
Keeping our community safe starts with staying connected. Thank you for reporting concerns and helping keep Fresno strong.

08/27/2026

Visit www.fresno.gov/housing for dates, times, and locations of the community meetings or provide input via survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/27-28AAP.

The City anticipates receiving an estimated $11.6 million in grant funds from HUD to invest in low – and moderate-income communities. We want to hear from you to help identify critical needs facing your community. Join a virtual or in-person community meeting between September 2, 2026, and September 18, 2026, to share your input on how these funds should be spent.

Visit www.fresno.gov/housing for dates, times, and locations of the community meetings or provide input via survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/27-28AAP.

08/26/2026

Our OCA team member J.R. Saini was proud to participate in the EVOLV3 – Pathway to Purpose cohort, connecting with young adults and sharing the importance of civic engagement, community involvement, and using your voice to make a difference.

Thank you to the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce and EVOLV3 for creating spaces that educate, empower, and inspire Fresno’s next generation of leaders!

08/23/2026

🏡 Your Voice Matters, Fresno!

Join the City of Fresno for the Housing Element Mid-Year Update Community Meeting and help shape the future of housing in our community. We want to hear your ideas, questions, and feedback as we continue implementing Fresno's Housing Element.

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Ted C. Wills Community Center
770 N. San Pablo Ave., Fresno, CA

This is your opportunity to learn about the City's progress and share your input on housing priorities that impact Fresno residents.

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.fresno.gov/housingelement

We hope to see you there!

08/23/2026

SPLASH PADS ARE OPEN

08/23/2026

Veterans, military members, and their families: Through Cool Air Salute, the California Cool Air Rebate Program now covers 95% of a qualifying vehicle A/C repair—up to $1,500.

📅 Apply by October 31, 2026 to receive the additional discount.

🔗 Apply at www.coolAirRebate.org/Salute

Please share this resource with veterans, service members, and military families in our community!