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Fresno is building an economy that works for everyone
Three hundred Fresnans came together with a big vision—to build an economy that creates opportunity for everyone. Five years later, the results speak for themselves. Fresno DRIVE shows what is possible when communities lead, when neighbors organize, and when everyone has a seat at the table.
Why This Matters for Organizers
Proof of Concept: Community-led initiatives can move the needle on national rankings
Replicable Model: Multi-billion dollar community-led investment plan created by residents
Infrastructure Focus: Neighborhood Hubs build relationships, trust, and collective power
Long-Term Vision: Five-year timeline shows sustained commitment produces results
Systems Change: Addressing root causes of poverty, not just symptoms
11/19/25 Child Care Is Workforce Infrastructure
When parents have good child care, they can go to work. When they can go to work, Houston's businesses run better. That's why child care is part of how our city works.
But many home-based child care providers struggle. They don't have money saved for emergencies. They don't know how to run the business side of child care. They can't get loans like other small businesses can.
What the Pilot Program Did
Gave money to 30 home child care businesses
Taught owners how to run their businesses better
Helped them prepare for storms and emergencies
Tracked what worked and what didn't
Learned lessons to help more providers
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Since 1938, AEI has been advancing ideas rooted in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, individual liberty, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture through rigorous research and open debate.