As both Fresno State and Fresno Housing are committed to improving the living conditions of Central Valley residents, leaders of the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding July 15 to strengthen opportunities for academic and programmatic cooperation through education, affordable housing and community empowerment.

Since 1940, Fresno Housing has worked to increase the availability of quality housing for low-income families in the area, creating and sustaining vibrant communities throughout Fresno County.

"Housing insecurity is one of the most significant challenges impacting our community today," said President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. "This partnership will allow us to create and support internships, expand service-learning opportunities and graduate assistantships that will engage Fresno State students in Fresno Housing projects and help empower our local community. Both our students and the greater community will benefit from the increased collaboration that will result."

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