{"id":102428,"date":"2025-12-20T08:58:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T08:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/102428\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T08:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T08:58:25","slug":"community-alliance-fundraiser-a-huge-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/102428\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Alliance Fundraiser a Huge Success\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CommunityAnne Merrill at the Peace Fresno table. Photo by Diego Rivera<\/p>\n

The Dec. 6 Community Alliance fundraiser filled the room with energy, diversity and optimism\u2014and, best of all, raised enough funds to keep the newspaper in print for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

The Community Alliance has always operated on a shoestring budget, yet we still face the same realities as any small publication: printing costs, payroll and the basic expenses that keep this \u201cmonthly miracle\u201d alive. Now entering our 30th year, just a few months ago it was uncertain whether the paper could continue at all.<\/p>\n

To stay afloat, we cut salaries, reduced the number of pages and eliminated every expense that wasn\u2019t absolutely necessary. Even then, the financial strain remained severe. We\u2019ve seen lean times before, but the strength of this community never ceases to amaze us.<\/p>\n

Each time we\u2019ve faced a financial crisis, our readers have stepped up\u2014and this year they did so more generously than ever. Supporters purchased eight full tables (eight seats each) at $400 per table. A surprise donation of $5,000 arrived in the mail from one generous contributor. During the event, a $2,000 matching challenge was announced and quickly surpassed. By the end of the evening, nearly $25,000 had been raised\u2014with additional contributions still coming in.<\/p>\n

This success is humbling and inspiring. The continued support of our readers keeps the Community Alliance\u2014the Valley\u2019s only local, independent and progressive newspaper\u2014in print. Our mission remains unchanged: to deliver honest, reliable journalism; to expose corruption; to give the voiceless a platform; and to build momentum for peace, social justice and economic equality.<\/p>\n

\u00a1S\u00ed Se Puede!<\/p>\n

\"\"Aideed Medina, Fresno Poet Laureate, captivated guests with her poetic insights into life in Fresno. Photo by Diego Rivera<\/p>\n

\"\"Vic Bedoian received an award recognizing his journalism for the Community Alliance. He also reports for KPFA\u2019s Evening News on KFCF 88.1 FM. Photo by Sandra Iyall<\/p>\n

\"\"Amy Arambula (right, in blue) sponsored a full table of eight, helping make the event a success. Photo by Chris Schneider<\/p>\n

\"\"I. smiley G. Calderon, Community Alliance advertising director, served as emcee. Photo by Chris Schneider<\/p>\n

\"\"Dr. Farah Karipineni spoke about mutual aid and solidarity with the people of Palestine. Photo by Chris Schneider<\/p>\n

\"\"Recently retired editor Eduardo Stanley received an award for his years of service to the community. Photo by Chris Schneider<\/p>\n

\"\"Founder Mike Rhodes reflected on the origins, successes and challenges of the Community Alliance newspaper. Photo by Chris Schneider<\/p>\n

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