OCCCO PICO

09/05/2026

🍞 Bread & Belonging 💙
Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of our Bridging Campaign with an evening of food, stories, and connection. After weeks of building relationships across Fullerton, we'll gather to honor the cultures and perspectives that make our city stronger — and imagine a Fullerton where everyone belongs.

Whether you joined the campaign or are coming for the first time, you're warmly invited. Come break bread, meet new neighbors, and celebrate all that makes us different — and all we share.

📅 Thursday, Sept 10 | 5–7 PM
📍 Solidarity | One Life City Church
Dinner provided. All ages welcome. RSVP below! 🔗
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🍞 Pan y Pertenencia 💙
Acompáñanos a celebrar la conclusión de nuestra Campaña de Conexión con una tarde de comida, historias y comunidad. Después de semanas construyendo relaciones en Fullerton, nos reuniremos para honrar las culturas y perspectivas que fortalecen nuestra ciudad — e imaginar un Fullerton donde todos pertenecen.

Ya sea que hayas participado en la campaña o te unas por primera vez, estás cordialmente invitado/a. Ven a compartir el pan, conocer nuevos vecinos y celebrar todo lo que nos hace diferentes — y todo lo que compartimos.

📅 Jueves 10 de septiembre | 5–7 PM
📍 Solidarity | One Life City Church
Se ofrecerá cena. Todas las edades son bienvenidas. ¡Confirma tu asistencia! 🔗
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09/03/2026

Giving day is almost done! Please give any amount you can so that it can be matched dollar for dollar by 12 pm.

https://together-we-belong-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/organizations/orange-county-congregation-community-organization

09/01/2026

Together We Belong Giving Day is almost here, and we're asking you to stand with us.

For nearly 50 years, OCCCO has developed transformational leaders within diverse, multicultural, interfaith communities who together shape equitable public policy and create belonging throughout Orange County. This year has shown exactly what that looks like in practice.

Our leaders helped win a historic $1 billion annual state investment in California's Community Schools, bringing $35.5 million a year to Orange County schools. Parents and students we've trained — including families and youth organizers in the Anaheim Union High School District — testified, showed up, and helped shift policy so schools become places where families are treated as partners, not problems.

We are advancing our unconditional belonging narrative work, so communities often left out tell their own stories. We are shifting Orange County's story — from fear and division toward dignity, bridging, and belonging.

And our staff team keeps doing the foundational work of democracy: over 8,000 conversations with low-income and undecided voters, and more than 500 faith-rooted deep-canvassing conversations door-to-door in Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, and La Habra — building the civic muscle our communities need to be heard.
This Giving Day, our goal is $10,000 to advance our work of training leaders, shifting the narrative, and turning conversations into power.

Here's how your gift helps:
$50 – Bridge Builder: supports our door-to-door bridge building canvassing conversations
$100 – Storyteller: supports our unconditional belonging narrative-training session
$250 – Leader in Training: supports leadership development for an emerging community leader
$1,000 – Power and Belonging Builder: supports a future of belonging for all throughout Orange County especially in our core cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana and expanding to other cities.

https://together-we-belong-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/organizations/orange-county-congregation-community-organization

Give on Wednesday. Build belonging. Together, we belong.

In solidarity,

Miguel Hernandez
Executive Director
OCCCO

08/11/2026

For generations, the railroad tracks have represented more than a physical divide in Fullerton, CA. But what if we intentionally crossed those lines to build something new together?

In this webinar, Bridging for Democracy’s Building Belonging in Orange County, hear from OCCCO staff and community leaders who canvassed across North and South Fullerton to build relationships, listen across differences, and create a stronger sense of belonging.

Hear real stories and lessons from Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) community members and leaders, and learn how these experiences can inspire and inform efforts to build belonging in your own community.

Watch the full conversation and learn what it means to bridge divides and build belonging together.

Learn more about OCCCO and our bridging narrative work at occcopico.org


https://youtu.be/kJk92j-3lHc

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08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Tuesday's press conference! It was inspiring to be surrounded by OCCCO staff, parent and student leaders, community partners, school administrators, and residents who have helped make Community Schools a success in Anaheim and throughout Orange County. We hope this milestone encourages more school districts and schools to join this growing movement, which demonstrates how shared decision-making and a whole-child approach to education strengthen our schools and empower our communities.

California's historic commitment of $1 billion in ongoing funding for Community Schools means Orange County schools will receive approximately $35.5 million annually to expand critical services that help students and families thrive.

Community Schools provide access to mental health support, academic resources, family engagement, multilingual services, after-school programs, and other essential supports. This permanent investment is a major victory for the students, families, educators, and community advocates whose leadership made it possible. 💙📚

08/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Tuesday's press conference! It was inspiring to be surrounded by OCCCO staff, parent and student leaders, community partners, school administrators, and residents who have helped make Community Schools a success in Anaheim and throughout Orange County. We hope this milestone encourages more school districts and schools to join this growing movement, which demonstrates how shared decision-making and a whole-child approach to education strengthen our schools and empower our communities.

California's historic commitment of $1 billion in ongoing funding for Community Schools means Orange County schools will receive approximately $35.5 million annually to expand critical services that help students and families thrive.

Community Schools provide access to mental health support, academic resources, family engagement, multilingual services, after-school programs, and other essential supports. This permanent investment is a major victory for the students, families, educators, and community advocates whose leadership made it possible. 💙📚

Read all about it in this article from the OC Register below!

https://shorturl.at/3ALD0

Orange County community school programs will receive approximately $35.5 million annually toward a variety of student health, wellness and academic support services.

08/05/2026

Hey there!

Are you between the ages of 16 and 21? If so, OCCCO has an opportunity for you!

OCCCO is having a Youth-Led Deep Canvassing campaign where youth will talk to community members about immigration and how it has impacted their daily lives. Be a part of building bridges with community members while sharing each other’s stories and experiences.

Canvassing Dates:
September 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th 18th, 23rd, 25th

Time: 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
If interested in applying, the link is in our bio!

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¡Hola!

¿Tienes entre 16 y 21 años? Si es así, ¡OCCCO tiene una oportunidad para ti!

OCCCO está organizando una campaña de sondeo profundo liderada por jóvenes, en la que conversarán con miembros de la comunidad sobre inmigración y cómo esta ha impactado sus vidas. Únete a nosotros para construir puentes con la comunidad y compartir historias y experiencias.

Fechas de la campaña:
2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 y 25 de septiembre

Horario: 3:30 pm a 7:30 pm

Si te interesa participar, ¡encuentra el enlace en nuestra biografía!

08/04/2026

07/31/2026

Join our Youth-Led Deep Canvassing Team as we engage with community members in meaningful conversations about immigration and how it’s impacting our families and neighborhoods. Just listening, learning, and building community together.

📅Canvassing Dates:
September: 2nd, 4th, 2nd,9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th

⏰Time: 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Apply through the link in our bio!

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Únete a nuestro equipo sondeo profundo liderado por jóvenes para dialogar con los miembros de la comunidad sobre inmigración y cómo esta afecta a nuestras familias y vecindarios. Se trata simplemente de escuchar, aprender y construir comunidad juntos.

📅 Fechas de Sondeo:
Septiembre: 2, 4, 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

⏰ Horarios: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

¡Inscríbete mediante el enlace en nuestra bio!