Join us for the Fullerton Collaborative General Meeting, where we'll spotlight the Valencia Park Public Safety efforts that are making an impact.

What to Expect:

· Key Insights: Hear updates from a lead member of the Valencia Park Public Safety Task Force on efforts to enhance safety and improve park walkability in Fullerton.

· Expert Presentation: Hear from Orange County Health Care Agency about the organization’s essential walkability audit and key findings leading to the task force.

· Local Action: Participate in a discussion on strengthening local efforts to address public safety concerns through collaboration

Updates from Our Subcommittees:

Early Childhood, Nxt Gen Youth Empowerment, Homelessness, and Health & Wellness and find out how you can get involved in these transformative programs!

Networking Opportunity:

Meet over 50 professional members of the Fullerton Collaborative. Don’t forget to bring your
business cards, flyers, and enthusiasm for a productive and energizing session!

Open to the public and free to attend.

This month’s Fullerton Collaborative General meeting will focus on Youth Voice in Our City. Members of City of Fullerton’s Parks & Recreation Department will highlight the newly formed Youth Committee, an initiative designed to amplify youth perspectives in community decision-making.

In addition, we will hear and discuss a message of care and a call to action—a reminder of Fullerton’s strong tradition of neighborly support and the importance of passing on this spirit of care to future generations. 

Brief reports will also be shared from our subcommittees:

• Health & Wellness (MMEH)

• Early Childhood

• Homelessness Task Force

• Next Gen Youth Empowerment

Collaborative members are encouraged to share upcoming events and initiatives to engage the community in their work.

This meeting is open to the public and free to attend. We look forward to your participation as we continue working together to strengthen and support Fullerton. Spread the word and bring a colleague!

We’re excited to kick off 2025 with you at January’s General Meeting! This month, we’ll spotlight Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a collaborative discussion on how Fullerton can unite to support city-wide efforts along with current trends. Plus, we’ll celebrate with some inspiring new member spotlights that you won’t want to miss!

Let’s make 2025 a year to remember—starting with an engaging and impactful meeting. Can’t wait to see your smiling faces there!

This meeting is an excellent opportunity to connect with community partners, share resources, and spark new collaborations in the Fullerton area.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

What to Expect: Collaborative Discussions: Engage in small group discussions to exchange ideas, share resources, and address current needs. Inclusive Format: Everyone will have a chance to participate and contribute. Resource Sharing: After the meeting, attendees will receive a compiled list of shared needs and resources.

Spotlight Feature: This month, we’re excited to highlight Higher Ground Youth & Family Services! Learn about their impactful work and discover ways to partner during this important countywide initiative.

Updates from Our Subcommittees: Early Childhood, Nxt Gen Youth Empowerment, Homelessness, and Health & Wellness and find out how you can get involved in these transformative programs!

Networking Opportunity: Meet over 50 professional members of the Fullerton Collaborative. Don’t forget to bring your business cards, flyers, and enthusiasm for a productive and energizing session! Don’t Miss Out! Join us for a fun, meaningful gathering that strengthens our community connections.

Open to the public and free to attend.

We invite you to join us for the next Collaborative General Meeting at the Fullerton Public Library Conference Community Room!

As part of Countywide Homelessness and Awareness Week, we’ll be hearing from the Fullerton Collaborative Homelessness Subcommittee and diving into some exciting initiatives to tackle homelessness in our community. Plus, Barry Ross will be make a return appearance to share some amazing opportunities and affordable services for nonprofits, courtesy of Executive Coaches of Orange County. It’s going to be an engaging and impactful session—don’t miss out on the chance to connect, learn, and make a difference!

This month’s Member Spotlight is shining on the Hope Center of Orange County! Come meet their new Interim Executive Director, learn about the incredible work they’re doing, and find out how you can connect and collaborate during this exciting countywide campaign.

We’ll also hear updates from our Early Childhood, Nxt Gen Youth Empowerment, and Health & Wellness subcommittees, plus learn how YOU can get involved in these impactful initiatives.

And don’t forget—this is a great opportunity to network with over 50 professional members of the Fullerton Collaborative! Bring your flyers, business cards, and your enthusiasm. It’s going to be a fun, productive session you won’t want to miss!

Join us at the next Collaborative meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s community room. 2024 Candidates from Fullerton School Board are invited to join us as we hear how we can collaboratively address issues for Fullerton residents. Questions developed by our four subcommittees around Homelessness, Early Childhood, Nxt Gen Youth Empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health and Wellness will be addressed as we work collectively in making a difference in our city.

There will be brief reports from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees.

As a collaborative member, we invite you to your share upcoming  events in your work for the community to engage with organization.

Open to the public and free to attend.

Join us at the next Collaborative meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s community room. 2024 Candidates from Fullerton City Council are invited to join us as we hear how we can collaboratively address issues for Fullerton residents. Questions developed by our four subcommittees around Homelessness, Early Childhood, Nxt Gen Youth Empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health and Wellness will be addressed as we work collectively in making a difference in our city.

There will be brief reports from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees.

Members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with organization.

Open to the public and free to attend.

Ignite your collaborative spirit at our exciting general meeting! Connect, collaborate, and celebrate our past year as we gear up for new opportunities to make a collective impact on homelessness, health and education, nxt gen (formerly at-risk youth), and early childhood initiatives.

Don't forget to bring flyers and business cards to share.

Countywide experts will discuss Fullerton's local data trends and strategies for engaging community members with identified needs at our next Collaborative General Meeting. Explore insights from the latest Condition of Children Report and learn about the newly launched GetHelp OC initiative. Collaborate and gain knowledge alongside more than 40 local nonprofits dedicated to serving our city

During the meeting, updates will be provided by the Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness, and next-gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees.

Fullerton Collaborative members will share details of their upcoming events and present available opportunities for community engagement with their organizations.

You are welcome to join us live by streaming the meeting on YouTube @fullertoncollaborative

Join us at the upcoming General Meeting, where we will host a follow-up discussion with Mayor Nicholas Dunlap. We will recap key points from the recent State of the City presentation and explore how we can collectively make a difference. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to meet the new prominent figures in the city overseeing housing and parks and recreation. During the meeting, updates will be provided by the Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness, and next-gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees.

Fullerton Collaborative members are encouraged to share details of their upcoming events and present available volunteer opportunities for community engagement with their organizations.

You are welcome to join us live by streaming the meeting on YouTube @fullertoncollaborative

We invite you to join us at the next Collaborative Meeting in the Fullerton
Public Library’s Osborne Auditorium. We will hear about the collaborative effort with the Fullerton School District, the Orange County Health Care Agency, and the City of Fullerton that help make our roads safe for all. We will have a member spotlight  from All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation. Come join us and learn more about them and how you to connect, partner and collaborate your work with our member organizations.

We will  finally wrap up the meeting and hear from our collaborative leaders on the work in our Early Childhood, Homelessness, Nxt Gen youth empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health & Wellness sub-committees. We invite you to join in on the strategic plans making an impact in the city.

You will be able to meet and connect with over 50 Fullerton Collaborative professional members, so make sure to bring your flyers & business cards.

Open to the public and free to attend.

We invite you to join us at the next Collaborative Meeting at our new location in the Fullerton Public Library’s Osborne Auditorium. Get ready to flex your kind heart muscles! Community events, volunteer work, and fundraising are all superhero moves that pack a punch. Come see how they can make a real difference in your organization and our community. We will hear about exciting events from Jay Williams, (OC United); Mandy Moncure (City of Fullerton), Leanna Forcucci (Madero) that members are invited hop in this year.

Additionally, we will discuss how to engage students from California State University, Fullerton in your efforts to make a collective impact with Christina Moreno-Donato (Center of Internship & Engagement).  Our newest organizational member, Navigators will be this months member spotlight. Come learn more about them and how you to connect and collaborate your work.

We will  finally wrap up and hear from our collaborative leaders on the work in our Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, Nxt Gen youth empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health & Wellness sub-committees and how you can join in on the efforts.

You will be able to meet and connect with over 50 Fullerton Collaborative professional members, so make sure to bring your flyers & business cards.

 Open to the public and free to attend.

We invite you to join us at the next Collaborative Meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s Community Room. Come join us at our regular general meeting. Did you know that your ZIP Code is the greatest predictor of how long you are expected to live? Not your blood pressure, not your cholesterol levels, not your genetics. Yes, your ZIP Code.  Katie Kalvoda, Founder of Advance OC will join us and discuss the creation of this digital platform that spotlights social and health disparities in Fullerton neighborhoods. We will hear about new local data that is community-centered, equity-focused to close gaps and improve the health and well-being.

We will also hear from our collaborative leaders on the work in our Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, Nxt Gen youth empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health & Wellness sub-committees.

You will be able to meet and connect with over 50 Fullerton Collaborative professional members, so make sure to bring your flyers & business cards.

We invite you to join us at the next Collaborative Meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s Community Room. A highlighted member spotlight, will include Fullerton School District’s Tiny Home Project by Jeremy Davis, Assistant Superintendent,

We will also hear from our collaborative leaders on the work in our Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, Nxt Gen youth empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health & Wellness sub-committees.

You will be able to meet and connect with over 50 Fullerton Collaborative professional members, so make sure to bring your flyers & business cards.

We invite you to join us at the next Collaborative Meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s Community Room. This dynamic and purposeful gathering aims to connect professionals from diverse backgrounds that are making a real impact in Fullerton. This month will be an informative presentation about proven strategies for long-term financial stability in your nonprofit, business, or organization with Zoot Velasco, Executive Director of the Friends of Fullerton College Foundation. Takeaways will get you thinking about how some organizations have managed to grow in challenging times. Additionally, we will have a collaborative discussion around shifting the focus from donations to other revenue-generating methods and how we can increase your organization’s community impact.

We will also hear from our collaborative leaders on the work in our Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, Nxt Gen youth empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health & Wellness sub-committees.

You will be able to meet and connect with over 50 Fullerton Collaborative professional members, so make sure to bring your flyers & business cards.

Open to the public and free to attend.

We invite you to join us at the next Collaborative Meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s Community Room. This month will be an informative presentation about the current trends in human trafficking, what it looks like in Orange County, and what collective efforts are being done to combat it in Fullerton  with Ruthi Hanchett, Vanguard University & Linh Tran, OCHuman Trafficking Task Force. A highlighted member spotlight will include Radiant Futures (formerly WTLC).

We will also hear from our collaborative leaders on the work in our Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, Nxt Gen youth empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health & Wellness sub-committees.

You will be able to meet and connect with over 50 Fullerton Collaborative professional members, so make sure to bring your flyers & business cards.

Please feel free to invite a colleague.

Join us at the next Collaborative Meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s Community Room. This dynamic and purposeful gathering aims to connect professionals from diverse backgrounds that is making a real impact in Fullerton.  This month the Fullerton Collaborative board members will guide us through a process for members and partners to engage in collective work in Fullerton.

We will also hear from our collaborative leaders on the work in our Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, next gen youth empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health & Wellness sub-committees.

You will be able to meet and connect with over 50 Fullerton Collaborative professional members, so make sure to bring your flyers & business cards.

At the next general meeting members will use group tools and discuss how the Fullerton Collaborative can successfully support the needs within your organization moving forward.

The focus of the discussion will be on a continued work around Fullerton Collaborative strengths, opportunities, and how we can work together to make a collective impact in the upcoming city-wide strategic plan.

There will be brief reports from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees.
Members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with their organization.

Open to the public and free to attend.

We invite you to come join us at the next general meeting as we have collaborative discussion regarding the housing needs. Elizabeth Hansburg from People for Housing -OC YIMBY will be presenting results from the Listening Circles data and we will hear from Arif (R.F.) Mansuri from the  Fullerton Planning Commission regarding the citywide efforts to promote sustainable and equitable development. Additionally, we will have updates from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittee work and how you can be involved.

Fullerton Collaborative members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with their organizations.

You can also join us live by streaming the meeting on YouTube @fullertoncollaborative

Open to the public and free to attend.

Come join us at the next General Meeting. We will highlight new members that joined us this year. We will have a focused collaborative discussion around the Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittee work and how you can be involved.

Fullerton Collaborative members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with their organizations.

You can also join us live by streaming the meeting on YouTube @fullertoncollaborative

Open to the public and free to attend.

For questions, contact Debra Stout, PsyD.,
Executive Director at debrastout@fullertoncollaborative.org

Come and join us at the next General Meeting. We will have a follow-up discussion with Mayor Fred Jung and share highlights from the past State of the City presentation and how we can collectively make an impact in the crossroads. We will also hear about City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department along with the Police Department collaboration to form its first Volunteer Park Patrol Program. The Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees will also share updates.

You will also meet the Fullerton Collaborative members who will share events and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with their organizations.

You can also join us live by streaming the meeting on https://www.youtube.com/@fullertoncollaborative

Come join us at our monthly general meeting and hear from experts around trauma informed care and how Adverse Childhood Experiences impact our work and our community. We will have member spotlights from the Providence St. Jude Medical Center and Crittenton Children & Families Services.  The Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees will also share how they have developed and fostered relationships with businesses.

Fullerton Collaborative members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with their organizations.

You can also join us live streaming the meeting on https://www.youtube.com/@fullertoncollaborative

Open to the public and free to attend.

Come join us at our monthly general meeting and hear ways nonprofits and businesses are making a collective impact. We will have member spotlights from the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce and North Orange County ROP.  The Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees will also share how they have developed and fostered relationships with businesses.

Fullerton Collaborative members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with their organizations.

You can also join us live streaming the meeting on https://www.youtube.com/@fullertoncollaborative

Open to the public and free to attend.

Come join us at our monthly general meeting and hear an update from Kellee Fritzal, Excecutive Director of the Hope Center of Orange County and how local homelessness efforts are making a collective impact in the new year.

Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees will report out on their work and plans for 2023.

Fullerton Collaborative members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with their organizations.

Open to the public and free to attend. You can also join us live streaming the meeting on https://www.youtube.com/@fullertoncollaborative

Come join us at our monthly general meeting and learn from experts in the field and collaborative ways the Fullerton Elementary & Fullerton Joint Union High Schools are supporting our Fullerton youth and families.

There will be reports from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees. 

Members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with organization.

Open to the public and free to attend.

Join us at the next Collaborative meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s community room. We will hear about success collaborative stories and how we can engage with each other around key gaps in the city. We will also introduce new members and discuss ways to continue to work toward collective goals.

There will be reports from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees. 

Members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with organization.

Open to the public and free to attend.

For questions, contact Debra Stout, PsyD.,
Executive Director at debrastout@fullertoncollaborative.org

Join us at the next Collaborative meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s community room. Fullerton Elementary and Fullerton Joint Union High School district board candidates are invited to join us as we hear how we can collaboratively address issues for Fullerton residents. Questions developed by our four subcommittees around Homelessness, Early Childhood, Nxt Gen Youth Empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health and Wellness will be addressed as we work collectively in making a difference in our city.

Members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with organization.

Open to the public and free to attend.

For questions, contact Debra Stout, PsyD.,

Join us at the next Collaborative meeting at our regular location in the Fullerton Public Library’s community room. Candidates from Fullerton City Council are invited to join us as we hear how we can collaboratively address issues for Fullerton residents. Questions developed by our four subcommittees around Homelessness, Early Childhood, Nxt Gen Youth Empowerment (formerly at-risk), and Health and Wellness will be addressed as we work collectively in making a difference in our city.

There will be brief reports from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees.

Members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with organization.

Open to the public and free to attend.

We start our new fiscal year on August 8 with our general meeting in-person! At this meeting members will hear from Eric Levitt, the new City of Fullerton manager. We will also hear ways the City of Fullerton Parks & Rec department is engaging in the community. The focus of the discussion will be on Fullerton Collaborative strengths, opportunities, and how we can work together to make a collective impact in the upcoming city-wide strategic plan.

There will also be reports from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees. 

Members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available for the community to engage with your organization. Bring flyers and business cards to share.

Open to the public and free to attend.

At this meeting members will share group tools and how the Fullerton Collaborative can successfully support the needs within your organization moving forward. The focus of the discussion will be on Fullerton Collaborative strengths, opportunities, and how we can work together to make a collective impact in the upcoming city-wide strategic plan.

There will be brief reports from our Health & Wellness (MMEH), Early Childhood, Homelessness Task Force, and next gen youth empowerment (formerly At-Risk Youth) subcommittees. 

Members will be invited to share events in their work and current volunteer opportunities available
for the community to engage with organization.

Open to the public and free to attend.