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Building Stronger Families Holiday Celebration
In collaboration with Citibank (West) F.S.B., the Family Self-Sufficiency
(FSS) Corps, Inc. and the Building Stronger Families (BSF) program of
the Housing Authorities of the City and County of Fresno will be hosting
its 10th Annual Holiday Celebration at the Fresno
District Fairgrounds.
The event will host one thousand (1,000) guests to include meals,
entertainment and will feature the Childrens Santa Choir. Families
attending the event participate in the Family Unification, Welfare to
Work, Shelter Plus Care, Beyond Housing and the Family Self Sufficiency
program. Each year leading up to the big event, BSF and the FSS Corps host
holiday activities on Saturday mornings for children. They practice for
the choir, have arts and crafts and a santa store to provide gifts for
their family members.
BSF also collaborates with Toys for Tots to provide toys for children.
Spring Wine Festival
An event that Affordable Housing
Development Corporation (AHDC), Peter Herzog hosts at his residence. The event
attends to about 300 guest to fund-raise for the FSS Corps. Support Fund. The event
includes wine tasting, entertainment, silent auction and hor' dourves.
Recognition Dinner
Showcases families and their
success in the program. The FSS Corps honors individuals making great
stride on their path to Self-Sufficiency. Award categories include: Participant
of the Year, Homeownership, Career Advancement, Determination/Perseverance and Academic Excellence. The event also
recognizes major donors.
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