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Sold-out success seen at first ‘HOW’ event
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Melonie Rocha, who brought the HOW, Helping One Woman, program to Oakdale is shown with the recipient of the fundraising at the inaugural HOW Dinner, Denise Martin-Dotterer. The dinner was a sell out; the next one locally is set for Feb. 19. Kristi Mayfield/The Leader
From the single chapter that originated in Fresno to various chapters throughout the state including the Central Valley, Delano, Oakhurst, Sonora, Folsom, Madera, Lodi and now Oakdale, the organization and its mission of helping one woman at a time as she faces incredible obstacles, loss and grief, continues to thrive.