Phone Bank Fridays
Join us at 1301 N College Ave. to call Area 4 voters about Veva Islas for Fresno Unified Trustee. Every Friday through October 30, 1 to 5 p.m. Refreshments are provided. RSVP today.
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Canvassing Saturdays
Join us at Einstein Park to knock on doors and talk with Area 4 voters about Veva Islas for Fresno Unified Trustee. Saturdays, October 17 and 24, 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch is provided. RSVP today.
Helping Students Succeed: A Resource Directory for Area 4 Families
When a student is struggling, the hardest part for a family is often figuring out who to call. Veva Islas’ new Resource Directory puts 18 Fresno Unified departments and programs on one page, from tutoring and counseling to meals and technology help, each with a name, phone number, and email.
Every Child Deserves a Safe Trip to School
Veva Islas delivered new bikes and helmets to students at Ewing Elementary as part of her mission to make every trip to school a safe one. Learn how Safe Routes to School and Measure S could bring 150 safety projects to streets around our schools, and what’s coming next, including a Bike and Pedestrian Rodeo for students.
Meet & Greet Event – Friday, October 2
Meet Veva Islas on Friday, Oct. 2, from 5:30–8 PM! Share your ideas, ask questions, and join the conversation about Fresno Unified students. RSVP today.
Veva’s Fight to Protect Fresno Unified’s Students and Teachers From SEDA
Veva led the fight to protect Fresno Unified’s students and schools — standing firm with teachers against a plan that threatened 11 school closures and millions in lost education dollars.
Veva Islas Stands Up for Measure H and Better School Facilities in Area 4
Veva championed Measure H to bring real facility upgrades to Area 4’s schools — fixing aging campuses like Norseman and Birney and giving every student a safe, modern place to learn.
Veva Islas Celebrates Fresno Unified’s Second HBCU Dual Enrollment Partnership
Veva Islas celebrates Fresno Unified’s expansion of its HBCU Step-Up program with a second partner school — giving McLane and Sunnyside students a free, direct path to college credit.
Why Veva Has Long Pushed for Safer Streets Around Our Schools
Long before Measure S, Veva was already sounding the alarm on student pedestrian safety — pushing the city and county to invest in the sidewalks, crosswalks, and signals our schools still need.
Career Technical Education Is Expanding Across the Valley — and Area 4 Is Leading the Way
Career Technical Education is expanding across the Valley — and thanks to Veva Islas Area 4 is already leading the way, with hands-on pathways at McLane and Duncan preparing students for their future.