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2024: A Year of Collaboration
Building Stronger Communities through Collaboration: Key Themes and Areas of Impact In a world that increasingly thrives on digital connections and virtual gatherings, there’s something uniquely powerful about coming together in person. The value of face-to-face interactions, especially in the state of California at the intersection of equitable communities and… Read More »
The Power of Community Vision: Highlights of the San Joaquin Valley ‘24 Fall Gathering
Something magical happened as we stepped onto La Milpa Farm. One minute we were driving past fast-food restaurants on a hot Fresno afternoon and the next, temperatures cooled as we walked alongside corn, squash and a riot of orange marigolds. The transformation from urban to rural was complete in a… Read More »
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