IN THEIR EYES Fernando grew up in Fresno, near Parkside – with his mom, dad, and sister. His father worked 3-4 jobs to make ends meet, and the stress manifested into violent rage. Burned in his memory are the harsh beatings at the hands of his father. The wounds inflicted on 9 year old Fernando […]
Staff member Johnny Trujillo tells his story. Watch below
In Touch Media Group interviewed our executive director, Bryce Naylor and our founder, Rev. Roger Minassian. You can listen to it here: http://www.intouchmediagroup.net/2018/06/21/gang-rehabilitation-fresno-hopegang-rehabilitation-fresno-roger-minassian-bryce-naylor-ryan-murry-hope-now-for-youth-now-for-youth/
On the occasion of our 25th anniversary, Senator Andy Vidak honored us with a beautiful certificate commemorating our 25th Anniversary. Senator Vidak serves the people of Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties. Hope Now For Youth appreciates Senator Vidak’s ethical and moral leadership. That is what Hope Now is all about. The certificate was presented […]
Our new executive director, Pastor Bryce Naylor, was installed by the board of directors at our 25th Anniversary Banquet. He took the reins on March 1st, 2018. Bryce is the third executive director since 1994 and follows on the heels of Pastor Roger Feenstra who retired from that position and led the organization for 14 […]
Jose will share his full story at our 2018 25th Anniversary Banquet. Join us for a wonderful night of stories of transformation.
Bill Murray has announced he will retire from Hope Now For Youth on December 31st, 2017. Bill has been an integral part of Hope Now since 2004. When Bill came to Hope Now, he assisted the late John Raymond in placing young men into full-time jobs. During his 14 years on staff, he placed hundreds […]
In the spirit of being good citizens and members of our community, Hope Now is working with the City of Fresno to help keep our streets clean. This week we are working in a large section of Southwest Fresno. Our Hope Now youth are making a difference.
Even the most basic of skills are profitable when working with an at-risk young man. Perhaps none of these four ever thought they would perform office tasks. These skills help young men see another side of life and may encourage them to go to school and try something different. We look for every opportunity to […]
On November 4th, 2017 Hope Now For Youth will be featured in the Fresno Bee’s insert, Giving To Our Community. Be sure to check your paper, or purchase one at a newsstand.