United for Good Awards Luncheon
United Way Fresno and Madera Counties will host its first annual United for Good Awards Luncheon to highlight and honor community-based organization (CBO) partners across Fresno and Madera Counties for their outstanding work on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Palomino Event Center in downtown Fresno.
Our 2026 Winners:
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Award
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Organization/Individual
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Small Non-Profit Impact Award
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I Am Valuable
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Emerging Non-Profit Impact Award
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Beyond Housing Foundation
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Education Advancement Impact Award
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West Fresno Family Resource Center
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Economic Mobility Impact Award
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Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association (SEFCEDA)
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Health & Wellness Impact Award
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Resources for Independence Central Valley (RICV)
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Rural Impact Award
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Latinos Madera Club
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Excellence in Community Impact Award
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Neighborhood Industries
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Board Member of the Year (Individual)
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Jack Emerian, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
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Nonprofit Executive Leader of the Year (Individual)
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Diane P. Phakonekham, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
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Volunteer of the Year (Individual)
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Thomas Gillespie, Access Plus Capital
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We are currently seeking sponsorship partnerships.
For questions about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dayana Jiselle Contreras, Director of Communications and Resource Development, at dcontreras@uwfm.org
