Past Initiatives
Heat Ready CA
Heat Ready CA empowered communities to prepare for rising temperatures and extreme heat events. From practical tips on staying cool to resources for building resilience, this multiethnic public awareness campaign aimed to help Californians adapt to a hotter, drier future.
Our grantees provided:
• 2 million conversations about how to stay safe during extreme heat
• Services in 55 counties
• Outreach in 50 languages to ensure access
LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAT READY CA MARKETING CAMPAIGN
EXTREME HEAT COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS REPORT
CLIMATE RESILIENCE NEXUS EXTREME HEAT TRACK
Financial Assistance & Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Requested by the legislature to support public awareness on the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITN), the office engaged community-based organizations to provide accurate and culturally relevant materials to increase awareness of eligibility and the application process to reduce the racial wealth gap in California.
Our grantees provided:
• 642,000 conversations about the importance of financial wellness and ITIN numbers
• 530,000 referrals to local assistance, Golden State Opportunity and the IRS
• 152,000 brochures and flyers distributed in four languages
LA Rises
Working with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, OCPSC supported LA Rises, an initiative connecting Angelenos to recovery resources and community support. In partnership with local and state leaders, community organizations, and neighborhood partners, we supported a central space where residents could find trusted recovery information, give back through volunteer or donation opportunities, and make their voices heard – building a more resilient and united Los Angeles.
Save Our Water
Save Our Water encouraged Californians to conserve water as a way of life year-round. It promoted water-wise yard transformations as the most efficient way to reduce water waste outdoors while connecting individuals to local rebates. The campaign was co-managed with the Department of Water Resources.
From January 2023-March 2025, our grantees provided:
• 1.8 million conversations on how to conserve water
• Outreach in 53 languages
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Vaccinate ALL 58
The Vaccinate ALL 58 (VA58) campaign, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health, launched in December 2020 to raise awareness about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. With a focus on Californians most impacted by the virus, the campaign partnered with trusted messengers across the state to educate Californians on harm reduction and facilitate vaccine appointment assistance.
Through April 2023, our grantees provided:
• Access to 9.3 million vaccine appointments
• 29.4 million conversations about the importance of vaccines
• 322 mobile clinics
• 500+ neighborhood groups to spread the word
• 769 grassroot projects in hard-to-reach neighborhoods
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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Youth Behavioral Health
The Department of Health Care Services partnered with OCPSC to reach California’s frontline communities with youth behavioral health information and resources available through BrightLife Kid’s and Soluna. BrightLife Kids and Soluna are applications that are a part of the state’s broader Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI).
Our grantees provided:
• 1.3 million referrals to youth mental health resources
• Services in 828 zip codes across 50 counties
• Outreach provided in 42 languages