Support those affected by the Southern California Fires – Donate Now!
Contact Esteban Gonzales at 559.452.0881 or egonzales@sercalifornia.org, for drop-offs.
We will be ending donations on February 28, 2025
Drop-off Location:
SER Office: 255 N. Fulton St., Ste. 106, Fresno, CA
Help those affected by the Southern California fires by donating essential items like:
- New/Gently used clothing, all ages and sizes
- Bottled water
- Personal hygiene products
- Feminine hygiene products
- Books and toys
- Comfort items (stuffed animals, journals, etc.)
- Air mattresses
- Bedding
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Towels
- Non-perishable snacks
- Baby supplies (diapers, formula, wipes)
- Packing/Cardboard Boxes and Shipping Tape
SER CALIFORNIA
Empowering Our Community
SER California is a community-based non-profit organization. The agency provides affordable housing, and educational, employment and training services throughout California. The agency’s mission is to provide individuals the opportunity to become self-sustaining, obtain quality education, employment and training opportunities, childcare, affordable housing, and other services that may benefit the community as a whole.
About Us
Who We Are
SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc. (SER) is a 501 (C)(3) incorporated in California in 1973 as a community-based non-profit. The agency provides affordable housing, education and social services throughout California and maintains a corporate office in Fresno, California.
During the past 51 years SER has provided services to residents in over 100 cities in 23 counties throughout California. SER has developed a variety of programs to address the needs in these diverse communities.
Our Newsletter Articles
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Programs & Services You Can Be Part Of
High School Equivalency Program
This program is designed to prepare farm workers to pass the General Education Development tests. SER has been operating the HEP programs since 1999 and has graduated over 2,200 farm workers since then. This highly successful program operates in over seventeen communities in the counties of Fresno, Madera, Santa Barbara, and Imperial.
Senior Community Service Employment Program
SER operates SCSEP in eighteen counties providing services to the senior population over the age of 55. SCSEP is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides training for low-income, unemployed seniors.
Community Center for the Arts and Technology
CCAT is a grassroots community based-center. It’s the only one of its kind in the valley offering FREE classes for children, youth, and adults in Digital Media & the Performing Arts. Please come and visit our facility and you will be amazed of the efforts made by community individuals. Classes offered at CCAT.
Featured Properties
Affordable Housing
Emerald Garden
Escondido, CA
16 Townhome Complex Units
The Emerald Garden Townhomes provide a serene / comfortable living environment for low-income individuals.
Las Coronas
Oceanside, CA
23 Apartment Complex Unit
Las Coronas Complex were built in 1972 & were purchased and rehabbed with assistance from the City of Oceanside.
Divisadero Apartments
Fresno, CA
32 Apartment Complex Unit
This complex is located in the City of Fresno, CA in the Downtown Cultural Arts District.
Royal Heights
El Cajon, CA
120 Apartment Complex Units
The Royal Heights Complex is situated 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. Its residents benefit from the very affordable rent schedules aimed at assisting low income families prepare for home ownership.
Las Casitas
Fresno, CA
75 Apartment Complex Unit
Las Casitas were built in 1986 to the need for affordable housing for retired farm workers, disabled and low-income seniors.
Citrus Garden
Orange Cove, CA
81 Apartment Complex Unit
The “very low income” rental apartments allow residents the opportunity to save money for the purchase of their own homes.