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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cWe chose them specifically because they\u2019re an iconic institution and venue in Fresno and they\u2019re a non-profit organization and they do a lot of good for the community,\u201d Walton said. \u201cWhen you bring in and you support the arts, you\u2019re supporting a diverse community that is able to have access to a lot different types of entertainment and it\u2019s something that we really believe in.\u201d<\/p>\n
The credit union recently organized a volunteer day at the theatre, drawing more than 100 participants, including about 75 Noble members who joined employees in cleaning and restoring portions of the building.<\/p>\n
Volunteers cleaned seats, removed gum from floors, and worked on improvements to the area surrounding the ticket booth.<\/p>\n
Warnors Center Executive Director Touched by Community Support<\/p>\n
For Nicole Owen, executive director of the Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, the turnout demonstrated the theatre\u2019s importance to the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cKnowing that they\u2019re willing to take that time out to come down to Warnors Theatre and do some work there because they found it important and meaningful, that just is so validating and it really does show how valuable something like this in our community is,\u201d Owen said.<\/p>\n
Built in 1928, the Warnors has long been a cultural landmark.\u00a0 Owen said many visitors return with memories of past performances, while first-time visitors are often surprised by the venue\u2019s scale and architecture.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have never seen somebody walk into Warnors Theatre for the first time and go, it\u2019s OK,\u201d Owen said. \u201cIt\u2019s always the same reaction. They go, \u2018How did I not know this was here? How do we have this right here in Fresno?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Warnors Increases Activity<\/p>\n
The nonprofit managing the theatre has increased activity at the venue significantly over the past year. Owen said programming across the theater\u2019s three venues has increased by 500% since 2024.<\/p>\n
Owen described the theatre as a \u201ccultural hub\u201d and said the organization hopes to engage more young people through school performances, graduations, and arts programming.<\/p>\n
While ticket-related revenue helps support operations, Owen said historic theatres typically rely heavily on grants, memberships, and donations to remain viable. She credited Fresno\u2019s Measure P funding with helping sustain operations.<\/p>\n
Noble Credit Union Urges Community Business Involvement<\/p>\n
Walton said Noble\u2019s involvement goes beyond financial support and reflects the credit union\u2019s focus on community engagement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no other motivation other than being completely altruistic and supporting the community that we have,\u201d Walton said. \u201cIf more organizations and businesses don\u2019t start taking positions to support these types of venues, we\u2019re gonna lose a big part of who Fresno is.\u201d<\/p>\n
The partnership also generated additional support for the theatre. Owen said Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias pledged funding to replace broken glass in the theatre\u2019s ticket booth after attending the volunteer event.<\/p>\n
As Warnors approaches its centennial in 2028, both organizations say continued community involvement will be critical to preserving the theatre for future generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want the community to see this as a community asset and to take some ownership in it,\u201d Owen said. \u201cWhat I really want is community buy-in.\u201d<\/p>\n
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