CHSU Class of 2030 Gives Back Through Fresno Mission Service Project

August 3, 2026

A group of First-year medical students listen as a Fresno Mission staff member explains the organization’s programs during a facility tour.

Written by: Jessie Hernandez, Student Services Specialist

On July 31, 2026, first-year medical students from California Health Sciences University (CHSU-COM) supported Fresno Mission through a community service project completed during their orientation. Students decorated these playhouses for early learners and donated them to Fresno Mission to benefit children and families in underserved communities.

To complete the project, CHSU partnered with Fresno Mission and delivered the decorated playhouses to the organization. During the visit, students were also provided with a guided tour of the Fresno Mission facilities, giving them a firsthand look at the organization’s programs and community impact.

The experience was both educational and inspiring. Many students were pleasantly surprised by the wide range of services Fresno Mission provides to individuals and families in need. The visit helped students gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by underserved populations and the importance of community-based support services. Overall, the service project offered an opportunity for students to contribute to a meaningful cause while learning more about the resources and organizations dedicated to improving the well-being of the local community.

California Health Sciences University students and staff pose with colorful playhouses decorated for donation to Fresno Mission.
California Health Sciences University first-year medical students, CHSU staff, and Fresno Mission staff pose outside Fresno Mission beneath a sign reading, “No perfect people allowed.”
Eight first-year California Health Sciences University medical students, two CHSU admissions staff members, and one Fresno Mission staff member pose in a tree-themed children’s area at Fresno Mission.