In 2005, a national report revealed that the U.S. city with the highest rate of concentrated poverty…was Fresno. Now, 20 years later, have those economic conditions changed?

KVPR’s Israel Cardona Hernandez spoke with residents still struggling to make ends meet…and some of the organizations working to turn the tide.

In 2005, a national report revealed that the U.S. city with the highest rate of concentrated poverty&hellip;was Fresno. Now, 20 years later, have those economic conditions changed? KVPR&rsquo;s Israel Cardona Hernandez spoke with residents still struggling to make ends meet&hellip;and some of the organizations working to turn the tide.

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

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