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NewsKings River Life MagazineJune 27, 2026Fresno

Drag Story Hour Central Valley: Mission and Programs

Drag Story Hour Central Valley (DSHCV) is a non-profit organization that uses interactive storytelling and performance to promote literacy and social-emotional learning for families. Founded in 2025, the group hosts events featuring drag performers to create inclusive spaces for children and families in the Central San Joaquin Valley.

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Why It Matters

The organization provides a specific venue for family-oriented programming and community gathering in the Central San Joaquin Valley, currently seeking donors and board members to expand its operations.

Key Facts

  • Drag Story Hour Central Valley (DSHCV) was established as a 501c3 non-profit organization in 2025.
  • The organization is currently seeking donors to support its mission.
  • DSHCV is in the process of assembling a racially diverse board of directors.
  • The organization is exploring the addition of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for future performances.
  • Events are designed for families as a whole and require parental presence; they are not drop-off programs.
  • The national Drag Story Hour network, founded in 2015, provides promotional materials and safety guidance to local chapters but does not dictate local curriculum.
  • DSHCV events focus on social-emotional language, storytelling, and literacy.

Who's Mentioned

organizationDrag Story Hour Central Valley“A 501c3 non-profit organization providing educational entertainment.”personMallory Moad“Author of the article.”other501c3“Tax-exempt status of the organization.”personChase d’Guise“Drag performer and DSHCV participant.”locationFresno City College“Educational institution where the founder explored drag.”personMorrigana Regina“Founder and director of Drag Story Hour Central Valley.”personCha Cha Larue“Drag performer and DSHCV participant.”