Promoting Community
Well-Being

Since 1949, the Candlelight Guild has committed to supporting the well-being of Fresno, California and the greater Central San Joaquin Valley community.

Fundraising through our own efforts

  • Supporting community projects without church or religious affiliation
  • Contributing to those who serve children, the sick, elderly, and the poor
  • Support scholarships for worthy students ready to change the world
  • Assisting in educational programs and scientific research for diseases
  • providing funding for prevention of cruelty to children or animals
  • promoting cultural and artistic activities in the community.

In 70 years of service to the Valley, the Candlelight Guild has raised more than $1.5 million dollars for local organizations.

details Coming Soon

2026 Candlelight Ball

2026-2027 Board Members

Keely Hunt ~ President

Hillary Bell~ 1st Vice President

Kristin Fitzgerald ~ 2nd Vice President

Julie Silva ~ Recording Secretary

Becki Burkhart ~ Corresponding Recording Secretary

Dottie DeMera ~ Treasurer

Laura Thompson ~ Public Relations

Leah Orlando ~ Nominating

Maria Rosa Fusselman~ Legislative

Alice Bragg ~ Finance

Amie Azevedo ~ Historian

Katy Mahoney ~ Membership

Shannon Stubblefield ~ Hospitality

Kelly Lilles ~ Community Liaison

Alex Cetti ~ Properties

Angie Parnagian & Tracy Kashian ~ Ball Chair