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Member Organization E-mail Phone Number Resources Abdrabou, Dareen OCDE [email protected] 714-327-1083 Harvest of the Month program, which allows students to test new fruits and veggies every month. The program offers nutrition education, curriculum and resources, and parent classes. Abdrabou, Rasha OCDE [email protected] Harvest of the Month program, which allows students to test new fruits and veggies every month. The program offers nutrition education, curriculum and resources, and parent classes. Aviles, Elvia YMCA [email protected] 714-879-9622 The YMCA program offers low-cost after school programs and summer camps for students. Borsh, Jamie Boys Town [email protected] 714-558-0303 Boys Town is an in-home services program for at-risk youth. The ext. 401 program also provides parenting classes that are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Farsi. Bryson, Drew Giving Children Hope [email protected] 714-523-4454 Giving Children Hope offers supplemental food and basic needs for x118 low-income students and families. They also provide free nutrition education curriculum, free nutrition education training for teachers, and field trips to farms. Their Backpack Program allows needy families to be fed during the summer through donations within the community. Burciaga, Eddie Garnet Community [email protected] 714-996-2574 The Garnett Community Center provides a wide range of services, Center programs, and activities that enrich the lives and help meet the social, recreational, and wellness of youth and families. More specifically, they offer free after school and summer programs for youth, and provides resources for families.

Capone, Alycia Pathways of Hope [email protected] 714-680-3691 Transitional and emergency housing for homeless families, food distribution, x202 MediCal and CalFresh enrollment, career counseling, and life skills classes. Castillo, Yolanda Pacific Drive School [email protected] 714-447-7735 Yolanda Castillo is the Principal at Pacific Drive Elementary, a Title I school with a student population of about 600 students.

Member Organization E-mail Phone Number Resources Clemente, Robyn Nicolas JHS [email protected] 714-447-7775 Robyn Clemente is the Principal at Nicolas Junior High School, a Title I school with a student population of about 650 students.

Comeaux, Mark Hope International [email protected] 714-507-6108 Hope International University can offer volunteers for school events or University to clean up school campuses. They can arrange campus tours for students, provide sports coaching volunteers, and disaster relief training volunteers,

Crawford, Teresa CSUF [email protected] Pre-service and in-service teachers for professional development. Edgington, Steve Hope International [email protected] 714-879-3901 Hope International University can offer volunteers for school events or University x1250 to clean up school campuses. They can arrange campus tours for students, provide sports coaching volunteers, and disaster relief training volunteers. Flores, Emy Fullerton School [email protected] 714-447-7708 Dr. Emy Flores is the Assistant Superintendent of Education Services District at the Fullerton School District. Gargano, Eulynn Junior League of [email protected] The Junior League of Orange County is an organization of women Orange County committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League can provide volunteers for school events as needed. Gonzalez, Andrew CSUF (Center for [email protected] 657-278-2980 The Center for Internships and Community Engagement (CICE) at Cal Internships and State Fullerton creates linkages between higher education and Community community organizations to create high quality community-based Engagement) experiences that benefit both students and partner sites. They can provide additional tutoring in Reading and ESL for students. Gregg, Gaby Community Action [email protected] The Community Action Partnership of OC (CAPOC) changes people’s Partnership of OC lives, embodies the spirit of hope, and improves communities. The (CAPOC) agency cares about the entire community, and is dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. The partnership provides parent peer-to-peer nutrition education, and can provide informational nutrition booths for events. Grimm, Estella Richman School [email protected] 714-447-7745 Estella Grimm is the Principal at Richman Elementary School, a Title I school with a student population of about 850 students.

Guillaume, Andrea CSUF [email protected] Member Organization E-mail Phone Number Resources Hernandez, Peter Community Action [email protected] The Community Action Partnership of OC (CAPOC) changes people’s Partnership of OC lives, embodies the spirit of hope, and improves communities. They (CAPOC) provide partnership opportunities to provide nutrition education classes, demonstrations, and physical activity classes in North Orange County: Placentia, La Habra, Buena Park and Fullerton. They also do goal setting with community members at booth like settings throughout Northern OC in order to promote healthy lifestyle goals and wellness. Hernandez, Miguel Orange County [email protected] 714-470-8178 Congregation Community Hogan, Sharon American Heart [email protected] 949-885-1512 Jump Rope For Heart is a national education and charitable giving event Association created by the American Heart Association and SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators). This event engages students with jump roping, while empowering them to improve their health and help other kids with heart-health issues. Hosting a Jump Rope For Heart event is a great way to satisfy the physical education standards of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the American Heart Association for health education. Jump Rope For Heart also helps students learn the value of community service through charitable giving. Free educational materials and jump ropes in every kit! Your school can also earn Gift Certificates from US GAMES to purchase PE equipment!

Hubbard, Vaniethia School of Continuing [email protected] 714-992-9501 The School of Continuing Education serves adults aged 18 and over. Education They provide ESL classes on-site, and offer various certificate programs and a high school diploma program. They also have a tuition-based kids college program, and after school classes. Their teen academy (for junior high students) allows students to test out a career they are interested in. This organization can also host informational booths at any school events. Huy, Tony For His Glory [email protected] Community Church Ikola, Kathy Fullerton School [email protected] 714-447-7528 Kathy Ikola is the Coordinator of Child Welfare and Attendance at the District Fullerton School District.

Jacobs, Janine Fullerton Public [email protected] 714-738-6343 The Fullerton Public Library offers a summer reading club, E-books Library program, and a “Lunch at the Library” summer program. The goal of these programs is to promote literacy in students.

Member Organization E-mail Phone Number Resources Jones, Jessie CSUF Center for [email protected] 657-278-2620 The Center offers a wide range of education, health, social, and career Healthy 714-686-1626 development services/programs/referrals. Programs and services are Neighborhoods provided by an interdisciplinary team who understand the norms and values of diverse cultures. All services are offered FREE in English and Spanish. Information for the Center for Healthy Neighborhoods: Location: 320 W Elm Street (Richman Park), Fullerton, CA 92832 Website: http://healthyneighborhoods.fullerton.edu/ Office Phone: (714) 441-3401 Hours: 9am -5:00 pm, except Fridays Kim, Joshua Grace Ministries [email protected] Kirtman, Lisa CSUF [email protected] Pre-service and in-service teachers for professional development. Lomeli, Anita Commonwealth [email protected] 714-447-7705 Anita Lomeli is the Principal at Commonwealth Elementary, a Title I School school with a student population of about 500 students.

Lozano, Mike Boys & Girls Club of [email protected] 714-871-1391 The Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton offers low-cost and free after Fullerton school programs that help students with homework, water safety, sports, arts, and more. Macias, Laura Joya Scholars [email protected] 714-322-5692 Joya Scholars’ mission is to inspire and prepare students from families of low-income communities to succeed through higher education. Marcus, Nancy Fullerton School [email protected] 714-447-7709 Nancy Marcus is the Administrative Secretary in the Education District Services Department at Fullerton School District. McComb, Yolanda Raymond School [email protected] 714-447-7740 Yolanda McComb is the Principal at Raymond Elementary, a Title I school with a student population of about 500 students.

Meints, Zane Western Youth [email protected] 714-517-7107 Western Youth Services works one-on-one with teachers on Services classroom intervention strategies, and offers case management services for teens and adults. The program hosts on-site workshops and support groups with interesting topics such as: low grades, substance use, and anger management. Mercado, Susan Maple School [email protected] 714-447-7590 Susan Mercado is the Principal at Maple Elementary, a Title I school with a student population of about 400 students. Monterroza, EFNEP (Expanded [email protected] 949-653-1804 The Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program influences Stephanie Food & Nutrition nutrition and physical activity behaviors of low-income families, Education Program) particularly those with young children. The program offers nutrition education classes for adults, trains the trainer on youth curriculum, and offers an 8 series parent nutrition education class. Member Organization E-mail Phone Number Resources Morris, Helene Valencia Park School [email protected] 714-447-7755 Helene Morris is the Principal at Valencia Park Elementary, a Title I school with a student population of about 700 students.

Nguyen, Phuong Boys Town [email protected] 714-474-5706 Boys Town is an in-home services program for at-risk youth. The program also provides parenting classes that are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Farsi. Nixon, Tommy Solidarity Rising [email protected] Solidarity Rising offers educational after school programs at Garnet and Maple Community Centers for students, parents, and the community at large. Orozco, Alejandrina EFNEP (Expanded [email protected] The Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program influences Food & Nutrition nutrition and physical activity behaviors of low-income families, Education Program) particularly those with young children. The program offers nutrition education classes for adults, trains the trainer on youth curriculum, and offers an 8 series parent nutrition education class. Pedraza, Kevin Boys & Girls Club of [email protected] 714-871-1391 The Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton offers low-cost and free after Fullerton school programs that help students with homework, water safety, sports, arts, and more. Piar, Victoria Habitat for Humanity [email protected] 714-434-6200 Habitat for Humanity of OC is dedicated in their efforts to build for of OC ext. 227 homes for low-income families. Pletka, Robert Fullerton School [email protected] 714-447-7410 Dr. Robert Pletka is the Superintendent of the Fullerton School District. District Reese, Christopher CSUF [email protected] Rodriguez, Omar Evangelical Free [email protected] Evangelical Free Church offers a summer camp and various activities Church for students throughout the school year. Volunteers from the church are available to support school events when needed. Ross, Barry St. Jude Medical [email protected] St. Jude Medical Center offers mental health support for students and Center their families when needed. Runcie, Melissa For His Glory [email protected] Community Church Salisbury, Chelsea School of Continuing [email protected] The School of Continuing Education serves adults aged 18 and over. Education They provide ESL classes on-site, and offer various certificate programs and a high school diploma program. They also have a tuition-based kids college program, and after school classes. Their teen academy (for junior high students) allows students to test out a career they are interested in. This organization can also host informational booths at any school events. Sanchez, Christine Giving Children Hope [email protected] 714-914-3856 Giving Children Hope offers supplemental food and basic needs for low-income students and families. They also provide free nutrition education curriculum, free nutrition education training for teachers, and field trips to farms. Their Backpack Program allows needy families to be fed during the summer through donations within the community. Member Organization E-mail Phone Number Resources Serrato, Melissa Fullerton College [email protected] 714-732-5054 Fullerton College offers the opportunity for students to participate in a STEM Summer Camp, ESL classes, and certificate programs. Campus tours are offered in English and Spanish to provide parents with necessary information on preparing their child for college. Sherard, Erin North OC Community [email protected] 657-549-0301 The North OC Community College District has the Adult Education College District Block Grant. They also develop programs and courses for parents in the areas of social and emotional support, give assistance for foster youth, provide workshops, and other free onsite services. Soltero-Ruiz, Orangethorpe School [email protected] 714-447-7730 Dr. Erlinda Soltero-Ruiz is the Principal at Orangethorpe Elementary, a Erlinda Title I school with a student population of about 700 students.

Stout, Debra Fullerton [email protected] 714-356-2798 The Fullerton Collaborative provides the help through the SOLful Collaborative (Summer of Love) summer program, parent workshops using workbooks, addressing homelessness needs, and providing necessary resources to the community. The collaborative works closely with non- profit organizations to collaborate on ways to better help our schools.

Talavera, Leonel Habitat for Humanity [email protected]

Tsai, Dr. Stephen East West Medical [email protected] East West Medical offers wellness care services for students and their families when needed. Votta, Megan Solidarity Rising [email protected] Solidarity Rising offers educational after school programs at Garnet and Maple Community Centers for students, parents, and the community at large. Whitman, Donna OC United [email protected] 310-213-2331 OC United provides foster care resources, a summer camp, and a mentoring program for students.

Member Organization E-mail Phone Number Resources Williams, Jay EV Free Church [email protected] 714-875-4069 Evangelical Free Church offers a summer camp and various activities for students throughout the school year. Volunteers from the church are available to support school events when needed.

Wohlgemuth, Nicole Western Youth Nicole.Wohlgemuth@westernyouthser Western Youth Services works one-on-one with teachers on Services vices.org classroom intervention strategies, and offers case management services for teens and adults. The program hosts on-site workshops and support groups with interesting topics such as: low grades, substance use, and anger management. Wolf, Rochelle Woodcrest School [email protected] 714-557-7760 Rochelle Wolf is the Principal at Woodcrest Elementary, a Title I school with a student population of about 450 students.

Wysocki, Courtney City of Fullerton [email protected] 714-738-5360 The City of Fullerton provides various types of Summer Camps for students. Yarrish, Ariel Future in Humanity [email protected]