Fifth poorest city in the U.S.

Poorest congressional district in the country

Highest incidence of concentrated poverty

Fresno

Fresno is vital to one of the world’s most productive

agricultural lands

And, yet, 40% of Fresno county adults are “food insecure” (lacking affordable,

reliable, culturally appropriate access to food)

FUMP ‘10 – Fresno Pacific University

Las Vegas Urban Dip – in Las Vegas

The Fountain Staff Gathering

Fresno Urban Internship ‘10

Key InfluencersBooks• John Perkins• Bob LuptonPresenters• Miriam Cardenas – Mennonite Central Committee

Immigration Program

• Craig Scharton – Downtown and City Revitalization

• Campus staff• Strategic neighbors

Other Unique FeaturesEmphasis on Staff Development• Pre and post FUI staff retreats• Spiritual formation and soul care• Going deeper in FUI content with an eye toward

their campus leadership developmentSpiritual formation – getting increasing emphasis• Introduce Centering Prayer• Attend to personal brokenness and painExperiential processing

FUI students live at the Pink House or The Hub (our year round training

centers) . . .

Budget Highlights:• Reg fee: $800

Featured costs:• $35 per week living stipend• $150 per student housing cost

Eric VallecioCal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Hope Now

for Youth