Founded in 1991 by Dr. Tony Vang, The Fresno Center was created to help Southeast Asian refugees—primarily Hmong, Cambodian, Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese families—transition successfully into life in America. Over the past 30 years, the organization has grown from a small team of three employees into a multicultural agency with over 130 staff members delivering more than 20 local, state, and federal programs.

Today, The Fresno Center serves diverse communities with programs in mental health, housing, healthcare, food security, emergency response, education, and employment training. Our staff reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the communities we serve, offering services in Spanish, Hmong, Lao, Khmer, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, and English. By providing culturally relevant education, translation, and navigation services, we help underserved individuals access resources they might not otherwise receive.

In partnership with the City and County of Fresno, we have become a one-stop center for community support, mental health care, and crisis services. The Fresno Center continues to empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency, economic stability, and long-term success while serving as a bridge between cultures and a trusted resource for cross-cultural engagement.