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June 2011


Century Center for Economic Opportunity’s YouthBuild Graduation for Cycle 15

June 30, 2011Century Center for Economic Opportunity, Inc., (CCEO) held their annual graduation ceremony this year at City of Refuge congregational church on Thursday, June 30th from 5 to 7 p.m. The event was well attended by students, family and friends cheering on the 2011 graduates. Two outstanding students volunteered to be master and mistress of ceremonies, Mr. Luis Blanco and Ms. Heidy Murillo.

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Fresno YouthBuild Featured on Local TV

Fresno Conservation Corp program director Shawn Riggins was interviewed recently on a Fresno television program entitled Our Family Focus, a series that looks at young fathers. The Fatherhood Initiative is a nationwide movement aimed at getting young dads to get more involved with their kids. Local reporter, Justin Willis interviews Riggins for this special report. Click here to view entire video. Please give this video a moment to

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Congressman McNerney tours YouthBuild San Joaquin in Stockton

Congressman McNeerney with two YouthBuilders in Stockton. Congressman Jerry McNerney of California’s 11th District toured the new green and energy efficient building renovation project of YouthBuild San Joaquin participants on Tuesday, June 28 at the school site in Stockton.  He witnessed the exceptional work and progress of the students. The new building project includes green and energy efficient renovations such as rubber flooring made

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