Orange County Communities Organized For Responsible Development

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PROGRAMS

Organizing Program

The Organizing Program empowers community members to collectively address issues impacting their lives. Through training, mobilization, and advocacy efforts, the program fosters leadership development and promotes systemic change to advance equity and justice. Key focus areas include tenant organizing, co-governance efforts, and supporting neighborhood unions.

Budget
$784,128
Outcomes

Increased participation and leadership in tenant organizing campaigns.
Strengthened neighborhood unions, fostering collective decision-making and advocacy.
Tangible policy wins or progress in areas impacting housing and community well-being.
Development of community leaders equipped with the skills to sustain grassroots efforts.

Citizenship/Naturalization Program

The Citizenship Program assists legal permanent residents in obtaining U.S. citizenship by providing direct services such as application assistance, workshops, and civics test classes. The program also fosters civic engagement by educating new citizens about their rights and responsibilities, capacitating applicants to participate actively in our democracy.

Budget
$622,752
Outcomes

Increased number of legal permanent residents successfully applying for and becoming naturalized U.S. citizens.
Higher community awareness of the citizenship process through workshops and outreach.
Strengthened civic engagement, with newly naturalized citizens participating in voting and community advocacy.
Empowered immigrant communities with greater access to resources and opportunities.

CONTACT

Orange County Communities Organized For Responsible Development

1505 E 17th St. Suite 122
Santa Ana, California 92705

Ivon Pena

ipena@occord.org

Phone: 6268250608

occord.org/