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Disaster Readiness and Environmental Awareness

Transforming Outreach in Central California: Binational of Central California Partners with OCPSC to Drive Informed Change.

Disaster Readiness and Environmental Awareness

Our Outreach Services program connects communities to essential resources through direct engagement, education, and strategic partnerships. We focus on increasing access to services such as ITIN awareness, public health programs, energy assistance, and statewide initiatives like CalKIDS.

Through workshops, events, one-on-one support, and community outreach, we help individuals navigate services, promote health and environmental awareness, and support enrollment in key programs. In collaboration with public agencies and partners, our work ensures information is accessible, culturally relevant, and impactful—strengthening communities and improving overall well-being.

Outreach Services

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

  • Raise awareness about ITIN as an alternative to SSN for tax processes.
  • Educate the public about the accessibility and benefits of state services through ITIN.
  • Streamline information-sharing processes for community-based organizations to better serve their communities.

Extreme Heat

  • Empower trusted messengers to directly engage with communities.
  • Develop regional and statewide communication systems to ensure up-to-date and accurate messaging.
  • Combat misinformation and protect the integrity of government services.
  • Gather community insights for a better, more inclusive approach.
  • Collaborate on identifying opportunities for improvement and expansion.

Madera Department of Public Health

Monthly service delivery including:

  • Disaster readiness & resource conservation

  • Sustainable community solutions & green spaces

  • Water, heat, and power education

  • Wellness and supportive services

  • Physical & mental health

  • Resource connection

  • Food, clothing, and essential items

Services delivered through workshops, focus groups, events, surveys, key informant interviews, and monthly collaborative meetings.

OCPSC – Outreach & Enrollment Grant (CalKIDS)

CalKIDS is a free State of California scholarship program for:

  • Every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022

  • Eligible public school students

Grantees assist families with direct, supported enrollment.

Grant Deliverable:
75% of total deliverables = 3,750 enrollments

Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)

PCE is the default electricity provider for San Mateo County and Los Banos, offering cleaner and often more affordable power than PG&E.

1-Year Goal:
Foster at least 150 enrollments into PCE and energy-saving programs in the City of Los Banos.

Implementation Metrics:

  • Customer Education: 200 (office appointments, Mexican Consulate, 1:1 connections)

  • Assisted Enrollments: 150 (on-site enrollments)

  • In-Person Outreach: 5,000 (event participants reached)

  • Workshops: 175 attendees

  • Digital Outreach: 250

  • Website Education: 350 engagements (tracked via QR code)

  • Feedback: 250 surveys

Save Our Water CA

  • Encourage Californians to adopt a year-round water conservation mindset.
  • Prompt behavioral change in light of a hotter, drier climate.
  • Advocate for sustainable landscaping and water usage habits.

Vaccinate ALL 58 (VA58)

  • Promote vaccine confidence and dispel myths, particularly in vulnerable communities.
  • Enhance access to COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Prepare communities for high-risk periods, such as winter respiratory virus seasons.

Binational Outreach

Kern County

  • Arvin
  • Bakersfield
  • Bodfish
  • Deleno
  • Edison
  • Kernville

Tulare County

  • Alpaugh
  • Hot Springs
  • Farmersville
  • Ivanhoe
  • Camp Nelson
  • Lemon Cove
  • Earlimart
  • Lindsay

Fresno County

  • Coalinga
  • Huron
  • Cantua Creek
  • Kerman
  • Firebaugh
  • Mendota
  • San Joaquin
  • Tranquility
  • Fresno

Merced County

  • Merced

Madera County

  • Madera

Stanislaus County

  • Ceres
  • Modesto
  • Patterson
  • Riverbank
  • Salida

San Joaquin County

  • Stockton
  • Farmington
  • Tracy/Banta

Kings County

  • Armona
  • Avenal
  • Corcoran
  • Hanford

GET INVOLVED

Don’t miss the chance to make a lasting impact in your community. Your skills, time, and enthusiasm can drive real change. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, fundraising, or sharing our mission on social media, there’s a place for you at Binational of Central California.

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