The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and r

PFP Episode #10 - Jennifer Cruz

May 2nd, 2022 27m 26s

Fresno EOC’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center provides supportive services to promote the health and well being of individuals of all ages in the LGBTQ+ community. In Episode 10, Antonio speaks to Jen Cruz, LGBTQ+ Resource Center Manager, and she shares

PFP Episode #9 - Covid Inequalities

Jan 25th, 2022 38m 34s

In this episode, we discuss the COVID pandemic through an equity lens to understand people's fears around vaccines, and inequities in medical access. By unpacking the reasons behind people's trepidation around the vaccinations, we can then begi

PFP Episode #9 - Covid Inequities

Jan 25th, 2022 38m 34s

PFP Episode #8 - Veteran's Day

Nov 10th, 2021 29m 36s

In honor of Veteran's Day, Antonio and Kevin have a discussion about the ways that poverty has impacted and continues to impact members of our Armed Forces. Veterans have a significantly higher rate of homelessness, and food insecurity, and Vet

PFP Episode #7 - Shawn Riggins

Oct 1st, 2021 25m 32s

Join host Antonio Aguilar as he sits with Fresno EOC's Director of Local Conservations Corps (LCC) and they discuss all things LCC. Learn what LCC is doing to help young adults earn an education while concurrently earning paid vocational train

PFP Episode #6 - Aaron Foster

Jul 30th, 2021 19m 59s

More than 117,000 people are shot in America annually. Additionally, gun homicides are disproportionately concentrated in urban areas, particularly in impoverished and underserved communities of color. In Episode 6, Antonio sits with Aaron Fos

PFP Episode #5 - Tom Francis

Jun 25th, 2021 15m 19s

Public transportation is just one of the many vital resources Fresno EOC provides that helps fill the gaps to assist individuals to access education, healthcare, and employment. Join host, Antonio Aguilar, as he sits with Tom Francis of Fresno

PFP Episode #4 (The Equity Series) - Matt. J. Diaz

May 28th, 2021 58m 34s

In Episode 4 we begin a new series called, “The Equity Series,” hosted by Fresno EOC’s Manager of Equity and Inclusion, Kevin Williams. The Equity series will cover a wide array of topics surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion, with guest

PFP Episode #3 - Kevin Williams

Apr 30th, 2021 21m 4s

Navigating equity and inclusion can pose many challenges in an organization. In this episode, Antonio sits with Fresno EOC’s Manager of Equity and Inclusion, Kevin Williams, to discuss how those terms are defined. Kevin also shares some proje

PFP Episode #2 - Emilia Reyes

Mar 26th, 2021 31m 37s

Antonio sits with Fresno EOC CEO, Emilia Reyes, to hear her share her journey to her current role as a leader and what inspires her to continue fighting for her community. Emilia also shares some important skills every leader should possess tha

PFP Episode #1 - Vanessa Schneider

Oct 29th, 2020 7m 8s

The very first episode of the Poverty Fighters Podcast (PFP). Listen as host Antonio Aguilar and guest host Vanessa Schneider discuss how the PFP idea came about and also what is in store for the future.

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