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One of the most innovative housing projects in Tulare County history got another step closer to construction last week. At its Dec. 9 meeting, the Visalia Planning Commission unanimously approved The Lofts at Ft. Visalia mixed-use project that will combine affordable housing, create a community art hub and commemorate the city’s history.

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One of the nation’s largest home mortgage lenders is giving Tulare County’s largest nonprofit home builder some help when it comes to providing affordable housing. 

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The Farmersville Village Project, located just east of the corner of Farmersville Boulevard. and E. Walnut Street in Farmersville would add 108 multi-family units in town to be built by Self-Help Enterprises.

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Rachel’s Network announced recently that it has awarded Visalia resident and safe drinking water advocate Maria Herrera with its inaugural Catalyst Award. The award recognizes women of color making an environmental impact in communities across the country. Winners are awarded a $10,000 prize along with networking opportunities.

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October 31, Rachel’s Network announced the inaugural winners of the first-ever Catalyst Award. Designed to provide women leaders of color support and recognition, the Catalyst Award highlights winners’ commitment to a healthy planet.

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On Oct. 22, The Wells Fargo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the San Francisco-based bank, announced $9 million in grants to more than 60 nonprofits from Alaska to Florida in support of large-scale neighborhood revitalization and housing affordability solutions.

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Forget Uber and Lyft — meet Miocar. The product of an innovative partnership between the Valley Air District, Self-Help Enterprises, UC Davis and a handful of Valley businesses, Miocar offers an affordable and emissions-free alternative to ride-sharing services for Tulare County residents.

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Water is scarce and dirty for many in Fresno County’s small West Park community. They’re not alone. It’s a common and persistent challenge for residents throughout California who rely on water wells.

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The city of Visalia is in the process of selling the old Lumberyard to a Valley-based housing non-profit, Self-Help Enterprises.

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A new community center built within a low- income apartment complex in Oildale will serve as a “resource point” for residents and community members alike.

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