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Stories of Resilience
How Early Intervention Helps Children Develop Resilience and Hope
Before becoming the CEO of the Resiliency Center, Rodney Lowery served for years as a police officer with the Fresno Police Department. Today, he leads the Resiliency Center's efforts to build a more resilient Fresno. During Rodney Lowery’s years as a police officer...
Councilmember Nick Richardson Shares the Importance of Support for Veterans
Fresno City Councilmember for District 6, Nick Richardson, knows firsthand the unique challenges veterans can face both during and after military service. Born and raised locally, Councilmember Richardson went on to serve as a Second Lieutenant in the United States...
How a Story of a Sunflower Seed Changed a Child’s Life
“I don’t want to be a bad seed,” said a first grader.Just one week earlier, Vicki Cooksey had read The Bad Seed to one of the classes she is a coach in. It’s a story about a sunflower seed whose life takes a difficult turn. After his family separated and he...
Why Veterans Need Mental Health Support: Stephanie’s Perspective
Stephanie Vitae joined the Army National Guard when she was just 17 years old. Like many young service members, she enlisted partly to help pay for school, but she also had a strong desire to help people.When Stephanie first joined the military, conversations about...
How Rodney Lowery’s Years in Law Enforcement led to the Creation of the Resiliency Center
After 16 years in law enforcement, Rodney Lowery founded the Resiliency Center to help Fresno families access early mental health support and prevent long-term trauma.
