Trusted Messenger Network
We built a statewide trusted messenger network that connects government, philanthropy and community across every corner of California, from rural towns to major cities, and across generations, sectors, and cultures. Through dedicated regional infrastructure and consistent support, OCPSC turned individual outreach efforts into a cohesive system that shares resources, aligns messaging, and strengthens community capacity. This collaborative network model has deepened trust, improved program delivery, and demonstrated how coordinated partnerships can drive equitable impact.
Our Collective Impact Across California
$115.2 Million Invested
into 371 community-based organizations.
More Than 30 Million Californians Reached
with critical, life-saving resources through phone banking, community events, door-to-door canvasing and more.
56+ Languages
utilized to deliver culturally relevant information.
Crisis Response
activated for the pandemic, wildfires, extreme heat, and drought.
What We Provide Community-Based Organizations
- Geographical and demographic data needed to refine audience targeting.
- A digital library of materials and printed materials to augment their outreach efforts.
- A digital data collection tool (CORD) that enabled them to efficiently monitor and report their outreach efforts.
- Technical assistance through statewide and regional meetings providing training and support on coordination, data use, CORD, and best practices for successful engagement strategies.
- Regional staff support for real time strategizing and outreach planning, thought partnership, providing innovative solutions to address barriers, and leveraging of regional resources.
- Subject matter expertise from state agencies to ensure information accuracy.
- Trainings, convenings, and peer learning labs.
Discover What Makes Each Region Unique
Understand demographic data and effective outreach strategies for community engagement with the Regional Snapshots that summarize our conversations with community-based organizations. Use the information for planning consultations, projects or listening sessions with communities.
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Fruitful Partnerships
An analysis of valuable insights on how state government and community-based organizations can create cost-effective, highly efficient partnerships to reduce vulnerability and address equity gaps.
The Field Book
A chronicle of OCPSC’s public engagement with community-based organizations that can serve as a tool for other public agencies.
Capacity Building Toolkit
A toolkit for small community-based organizations providing guidance on project development, monitoring and evaluation; financial systems and budgeting; and grant proposal writing and reporting.