The Fresno Center

What The Fresno Center does

The Fresno Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991 in Fresno, California, that delivers cross-cultural community services to underserved immigrant, refugee, and vulnerable populations across Fresno County and California's Central Valley. Originally established by Dr. Tony Vang to assist Southeast Asian refugees (Hmong, Cambodian, Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese), the organization has since expanded to serve Hmong, Lao, Khmer, Spanish-speaking, and other communities through more than 20 programs organized across four service categories: Education, Health & Wellness, Economic Empowerment, and Community Initiatives. Core offerings include the Adult Day Healthcare Center (a licensed CBAS program), the Holistic Cultural and Education Wellness Center, the Living Well Clinic outpatient mental health services, CalAIM Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports for Medi-Cal beneficiaries, citizenship/immigration services, monthly food distribution, workforce development through the Good Jobs 4 The Central Valley initiative, and scholarship programs (Mayor Lee Brand and Dr. Tony Vang).

The organization operates a Cultural Broker model in which multilingual staff speaking Spanish, Hmong, Lao, Khmer, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, and English bridge Western clinical practices with culturally based holistic approaches. Its revenue model is primarily government-funded through grants and contracts with the US Office of Refugee Resettlement, California Department of Public Health, California Department of Social Services, Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health, and Central Valley Regional Center, supplemented by foundation capital (notably a $1 million James Irvine Foundation Scale Fresno investment) and corporate sponsorship from Kaiser Permanente, PG&E, AT&T, Amazon, and others. All programs are provided free of charge to eligible individuals. Leadership is held by Pao Yang, the organization's third Executive Director and first President & CEO (since 2017), with a Board of Directors chaired by Kongmeng Thao. The Fresno Center has no proprietary technology product; its operations are people-intensive, relying on approximately 130 staff across headquarters in Fresno and satellite locations including Sanger.

Name

The Fresno Center

Legal name

The Fresno Center

Website

https://fresnocenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Fresno Center is a Fresno, California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers culturally and linguistically tailored mental health, immigration, workforce, wellness, and social services to Hmong, Latino, and other underserved refugee and immigrant communities across Fresno County and California's Central Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE), Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Refugee resettlement support
• Culturally competent mental health
• Immigration legal assistance
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Funded by local, state, and federal programs including US Office of Refugee Resettlement, California Department of Public Health, California Department of Social Services, Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health, and Central Valley Regional Center
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations; monthly sponsorships from partners; Employee Giving Program matching contributions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fresno Center is a nonprofit organization that delivers free, culturally and linguistically appropriate community services to immigrants, refugees, and underserved populations in Fresno County. Its core offerings include adult day healthcare, outpatient mental health and behavioral health services, Medi-Cal Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports, citizenship and immigration legal assistance, monthly food distribution, utility bill assistance, workforce development, scholarships, and cultural preservation programs, all delivered through a multilingual Cultural Broker staff model.

Product overview

The Fresno Center is a nonprofit organization offering over 20 community programs organized across four main service categories: Education, Health & Wellness, Economic Empowerment, and Community Initiatives. The core programs include Adult Day Healthcare Center (ADHC) providing medical and therapeutic services; Holistic Cultural and Education Wellness Center offering culturally-based mental health support; Living Well Clinic providing outpatient mental health services; CalAIM programs (ECM and Community Supports) for Medi-Cal beneficiaries; Fresno HOPE and CBANS for care coordination; SAEDCC for economic development; Citizenship/Immigration Services; Monthly Food Distribution; and workforce/scholarship programs. The organization uses a Cultural Broker model to bridge Western clinical practices with culturally-based approaches, serving diverse communities including Hmong, Lao, Khmer, Spanish-speaking, and other underserved populations in Fresno County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Day Healthcare Center (ADHC) A Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program providing medical, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and recreational services as an alternative to nursing home care, for eligible adults in Fresno County.
• Holistic Cultural and Education Wellness Center (Holistic Center) Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate education, training, and linkage services using Cultural Brokers to bridge Western clinical practices with culturally based holistic approaches for unserved and underserved communities. A program of the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health operated by The Fresno Center.
• Living Well Clinic (LWC) Outpatient and intensive case management mental health services with culturally and linguistically qualified practitioners serving the Southeast Asian community, including a clinical supervision and training program.
• CalAIM Enhanced Care Management (ECM) A statewide Medi-Cal benefit providing comprehensive care management from a single lead care manager coordinating health, mental health, dental care, and social services for eligible members with complex needs.
• CalAIM Community Supports (CS) Flexible wrap-around services addressing medical and socially determined health gaps, including housing transition, navigation services, and housing deposits for eligible Medi-Cal members.
• California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) - Hmong Helping Hands Program Mental health early intervention and prevention program funded by Mental Health Services Act, aiming to reduce depression and anxiety and improve well-being through community farm and Hmong Village activities.
• Fresno HOPE (FHOPE) Care coordination network using Community Health Workers (CHWs) to provide culturally appropriate services and address health disparities across Fresno County communities.
• Cultural Based Access Navigation Support Services (CBANS) Program using Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists to improve access to behavioral health services for unserved and underserved populations through culturally responsive navigation.
• Southeast Asian Economic Development and Community Coalition (SAEDCC) Coalition empowering underserved Southeast Asian communities in Fresno County by expanding access to economic resources, workforce development, financial education, and business support services.
• Citizenship/Immigration Services Support with naturalization applications, citizenship workshops, legal consultations, and assistance with immigration status adjustment, funded by California Department of Social Services and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California.
• Monthly Food Distribution Monthly food distribution program addressing food insecurity by providing food boxes containing ingredients from local farmers, food suppliers, and Central Community Food Bank.
• Team and Changes (Utility Assistance) Energy and utility bill assistance providing language support for clients with natural gas and electricity services (PG&E) and phone assistance, including help with disputing utility bills.
• Good Jobs 4 The Central Valley Workforce development initiative uniting organizations to place 2,500 people into high-quality jobs through demand-focused programming with wraparound services in California's Central Valley.
• Mayor Lee Brand Scholarship $50,000 scholarship fund awarded by former Mayor Lee Brand to support high school seniors pursuing higher education, providing $1,000 scholarships annually for ten years, with matching from the Employee Giving Program.
• Dr. Tony Vang Scholarship $1,000 scholarship award for Fresno County high school seniors who demonstrate resilience and perseverance while pursuing higher education.
• Southeast Asian Navigator Program Navigator program funded by Central Valley Regional Center providing language support and general services for individuals with developmental disabilities from Hmong, Lao, and Khmer-speaking communities.
• Promotora/Latino Navigator Program Navigator program serving monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals with developmental disabilities in Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties.
• Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum Oral History Project partnership with Orange County Office of Education, funded by the State of California, to preserve and celebrate Hmong history through professionally recorded and translated videos by RISE, Inc.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving approximately 60,000 Southeast Asians through SAEDCC program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• AT&TmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025California Summer of Connectivity partnership providing free laptops, backpacks, and supplies to Fresno students, bridging the digital divide for low-income families.
• Fresno Community Health Improvement Partnership (FCHIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022FCHIP launched Fresno HOPE initiative to identify specific health inequities and provide sustainable, long-term health outcomes to vulnerable Fresno communities.
• Orange County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum – Oral History Project, funded by the State of California, to preserve and celebrate Hmong history.
• RISE, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISE, Inc. professionally recorded, edited, and translated videos for the Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum – Oral History Project.
• Fresno County Department of Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolistic Wellness Program is a program of Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health, operated by The Fresno Center. Provides culturally appropriate mental health services.
• Anthem Blue CrossminorOthersMedi-Cal insurance provider partnership for Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services.
• CalViva Health / Health NetminorOthersMedi-Cal insurance providers partnership for Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services.
• Central Valley Regional Center, Inc. (CVRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded Southeast Asian Navigator Program and Promotora/Latino Navigator Program to assist individuals with developmental disabilities with language support and general support services.
• Southeast Asian Economic Development and Community Coalition (SAEDCC)coreOthersCoalition committed to empowering underserved Southeast Asian communities in Fresno County by expanding access to economic resources, workforce development, financial education, and business support services.
• Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial empowerment partnership with mobile branch open house events recognizing EECU's dedication to financial well-being in the community.
• Fresno StatemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fresno State for Hmong American Day 2025 celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hmong Migration to the US.
• Lemongrass RootsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Lao Cooking workshop events bringing culture and community together.
• City of FresnomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partnership as a one-stop Center for mental health, community resources and crisis services.
• County of FresnomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partnership as a one-stop Center for mental health, community resources and crisis services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-fresno-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/thefresnocenter/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/place/The-Fresno-Center-22535865224729927?lang=en

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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