Dear Partners,
At the Center for Community Transformation, we have the joy of watching everyday leaders do extraordinary things.
So far this year, 92 pastors, nonprofit leaders, and church members have joined our trainings to grow as leaders who serve their communities well. Over 100 entrepreneurs, many from rural parts of the Central Valley, have taken steps to launch businesses that meet real needs. In 54 school districts, administrators are equipped to more intentionally connect with students, families, and staff to help shape education in their neighborhoods.
None of this happens without you. Thank you for supporting CCT! Before we enter the second semester of 2025, please take a moment to read our Spring Semester impact report below. It’s full of real stories and impact made possible by your prayers, generosity, and belief in our mission.
Carlos Huerta, CCT Executive Director
92 graduated from CCT’s Education Programs.
Hear about one pastor’s life-changing experience.
Through our Education programs, CCT has partnered with pastors, nonprofit leaders, and churches in pursuit of community transformation. So far in 2025:
23 community leaders graduated from Certificado, equipped to lead with confidence in their communities.
49 pastors and leaders attended 3 New Skills for a New Era Trainings connecting them with practical tools and resources to meet the evolving needs of their congregations and communities.
15 nonprofit leaders completed the Redemptive Impact Accelerator (RIA) transforming how they lead their organizations with a redemptive impact.
5 individuals were trained as Faith & Finances facilitators to lead their own courses in their ministries. In this transformative journey, participants grew in financial literacy and were equipped to empower others to find financial freedom.
Spotlight Story: Sara Alvarado
Sara is a Pastor and graduate of CCT’s Certificado program. “I had the opportunity to study, which I never had before – my first diploma was from Certificado,” says Sara. “It was an achievement for me and my children. ” Take a glimpse into the impact this certificate has had on her life through this video:
Over 100 Business Owners were Equipped this Year.
Follow the journey of two: Good Dirt Collective & Quetzalli Shop
CCT’s entrepreneurship programs equip values-driven leaders to launch or grow businesses that create economic opportunity and address real community needs in the Central Valley. Since the beginning of 2025:
43 entrepreneurs were equipped to start or grow businesses through our LaunchPad course.
53 local businesses showcased their services at Spark Tank Pitch Fest and/or Start-Up Fest.
4 business workshops were held in rural communities, equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to grow their businesses.
Spotlight Story: Good Dirt Collective & Quetzalli Shop
On April 10, we gathered at the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center at Fresno Pacific University for the 2025 Spark Tank Pitch Fest! Entrepreneurs from across the region took the stage to pitch their social enterprise ideas for potential funding. Watch the video below to follow the journey of two winners- Good Dirt Collective and Quetzalli Shop- and learn how they are using their funding to transform our community!
19 Fresno Unified Schools are Implementing a Whole-Child Approach to Education: Community Schools Semester Recap
We believe every child in the Valley should have the chance to grow academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. That is why we support Community Schools, which bring schools and communities together to meet the needs of the whole child. This semester:
19 school sites partnered with CCT and Fresno Unified to complete comprehensive needs and asset assessments in each school’s neighborhood.
85 listening sessions were conducted with parents, staff, students, and community members.
11 counties and 54 school districts were supported across three regional trainings. CCT delivered 42 hours of training in collaboration with the Kern, Fresno, and Stanislaus County Offices of Education.
Want to support this work next semester?
Would you like to help CCT continue carrying out our mission in the second part of the year? First, we ask that you continue praying for our organization and every leader we have the honor of working with. Secondly, we invite you to give financially to CCT if you are able! Your gifts will allow us to equip more pastors, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and school administrators who are also pursuing community transformation.
