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Information on the delays on DACA renewal processing during 2026

As an employee in the state of California, you have the right to receive accurate pay and itemized pay stubs. Should you have questions about your pay, you can ask them from your employer and are protected from retaliation. In California, by law under Labor Code 226 your pay stub must include: 1. Employer Info : The legal name and address of your employer. 2. Pay Rates : All hourly rates used (e.g., regular vs. overtime) and the exact hours worked at each of those rates. 3.

The Education and leadership Foundation has been once again nominated by the Fresno Bee’s Best of Central California as one of the top nonprofits in the Central Valley! Cast your vote at votebocc.com

Information for farmworkers in California and their right to have and use their sick leave.

Education Leadership Foundation Hosts “Cafecito con el Pueblo” to Promote Civic Participation

Fresno, CA, 28 de octubre de 2025 — La Fundación de Educación y Liderazgo (ELF, por sus siglas en inglés), en colaboración con Poder LatinX, llevó a cabo una rueda de prensa en la Ciudad de Fresno en conmemoración del Día del Voto Anticipado. El propósito fue motivar a los votantes elegibles a enviar o entregar sus boletas con anticipación para asegurarse de que sus voces sean escuchadas en las elecciones especiales de California del 4 de noviembre. El evento destacó la impor

In March 2020, just a day before the pandemic lockdown, I accompanied my mom to her USCIS Adjustment of Status Interview in Fresno. I was terrified. Although I had just graduated with a Bachelor's in Political Science and was applying to law school, I had no legal knowledge. My family navigated this process without an attorney because we couldn't afford one, and my parents struggled to trust anyone who couldn't communicate with them in Spanish. As we walked into the building

“Estoy muy orgullosa de ti, mija” That is what my mother told me when she found out that in kindergarten, I had a proficient score in Eng...

Welcome to ELF’s Clay Sculpting Camp! Get ready for a super fun time exploring clay art! We’ll discover cool things about Mexican...

In partnership with Mission Asset Fund, ELF is in the process of launching the first official lending circle in the region. A lending...

What does it take to support and develop stronger and more inclusive local communities in California’s Central Valley? Just yesterday,...

The Education and Leadership Foundation had the privilege of conducting two week-long day camps for Fresno Unified School District (FUSD)...

As we bid farewell to 2023, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey ELF has undertaken throughout the year. The milestones...

"In 1963, my father brought my two brothers and I to the United States. He had been working in Southern California for about 10 years and...

1220 E. Olive Ave in Fresno’s historic Tower District is now available for commercial use! Offering 3,443.75 S/F (rental rate of $1.45...

Picture this: After Thanksgiving, Black Friday and CyberMonday, generous donors across the world come together to give back on Giving...

We are proud to announce that we will host a free community resource fair on 12-01-23. The event will feature various vendors, family...

Education and Leadership Foundation - in conjunction with local partners - will be hosting a special Asylum clinic on Wednesday, November...

Show us your creative side in our ceramics and pottery winter camp. Students will learn the history of Mexican pottery and get to enjoy a...

Thanks to the Food and Farm Worker Relief Grant Program (FFWR) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), certain individuals...