Mission

Goal The Eco Village Project of Fresno provides safe and dignified living spaces in an environmentally sustainable manner, giving each resident the educational, emotional and physical tools, caring support and training to escape the cycle of homelessness. Key Benefits A…

Vision

Eco Village Concept The Eco Village Project of Fresno provides a holistic, individual housing alternative for the homeless.  It’s a supportive pathway, in an eco-friendly environment, to a meaningful and self-sufficient life. Eco Village Illustrations by Architects Arthur Dyson, Marc…

Team

All board members of the Eco Village Project of Fresno are unpaid volunteers and longtime homeless advocates. Board Members Gerry Bill – President Gerry Bill is Professor Emeritus of Sociology & American Studies at Fresno City College.  He is a…

Blog

Community Open House and Potluck 2025

Commemoration Our beloved board member, Beverly Fitzpatrick, recently passed away. There will be a ceremony in the front garden to dedicate a Peace Pole in her memory at our annual community open house and potluck.

Nominate Your Neighbor 2021

Stories from the DEG We are proud to announce that our beloved Nancy Waidtlow, founder of the Dakota EcoGarden, has been awarded the distinguished Mr. Rodgers Good Neighbor award for her efforts in helping end homelessness in Fresno, CA. Valley PBS…

Community Open House and Potluck 2025

Commemoration Our beloved board member, Beverly Fitzpatrick, recently passed away. There will be a ceremony in the front garden to dedicate a Peace Pole in her memory at our annual community open house and potluck.

Learn More

Nominate Your Neighbor 2021

Stories from the DEG We are proud to announce that our beloved Nancy Waidtlow, founder of the Dakota EcoGarden, has been awarded the distinguished Mr. Rodgers Good Neighbor award for her efforts in helping end homelessness in Fresno, CA. Valley PBS…

Learn More