The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on underrepresented communities in Fresno and the surrounding central valley. These communities have been disproportionately affected, and many are facing serious mental and emotional challenges due to the limiting of in-person Sunday worship attendance. Local community churches play a vital role in providing support, including food and clothing giveaways, counseling, and tutoring, and Sunday worship is an essential source of emotional and physical connection for many church members.

Furthermore, the pandemic's restrictions made it difficult for many churches to operate, as many of their ministries rely on donations that are often collected at various gatherings. This problem is compounded by the lack of technology in many churches in underserved areas. Due to a lack of financial resources and knowledge, these churches are lagging behind their peers in more affluent areas in terms of sound and video quality in worship services, website development, and live streaming capabilities.

Bridging the technology gap to ensure they have the resources they need to thrive