#ICYMI: A Garden Grows in South Merced! With support from the Central Valley Opportunity Fund, the NAACP Merced County Branch and Saint Matthew Baptist Church have launched The People’s Garden, a new community-driven space bringing fresh produce, sustainable gardening education, and food security to South Merced. Located on church grounds, the garden is already growing more than just food, it’s cultivating connection, resilience, and opportunity in a neighborhood that’s long been impacted by limited access to healthy options. Together, volunteers are cultivating more than just fruits and veggies, they’re growing opportunity, resilience, and hope. To read the full article please visit the link below. #CVOFMerced #CentralValleyCF . . . https://mailchi.mp/centralvalleycf/april2025-11039560 (fb)

CVCF is looking for a Communications Manager to help share the stories, impact, and partnerships that drive change across the Central Valley. If you have a passion for storytelling, skills in content creation, copywriting, media relations, and social media, apply today! Help us amplify the voices of our communities and support meaningful work through strategic communications. Apply today by visiting the link below! #CentralValleyCF #FresnoDRIVE . . . https://www.ziprecruiter.com/jobs/central-valley-community-foundation-0ecc9f9c/communications-manager-99f31dbe (fb)