OCPSC
OCPSC is proud to announce the 2026 California Connects: Statewide Convening in Sacramento, which will build directly on the California Connects Regional Convenings held across the state in Fall 2025, bringing together trusted community partners, state agencies, philanthropy, and ethnic and community media. The convening is designed to honor what has been built, reflect on shared impact, and strengthen cross-sector relationships that will remain critical to California’s work.
Welcome & Setting the Stage
OCPSC opens the day by reflecting on the impact of this work across California and grounding us in a shared purpose. Together, we will recognize the progress made and set a clear, energizing vision for strengthening connections in the day ahead.
Getting Your Story Told with Ethnic and Community Media
Hear directly from ethnic and community media leaders on what it takes to turn your work into a story that reaches and resonates. This interactive session will break down how to identify strong, community-centered stories, craft compelling pitches, and build relationships with media partners who can amplify your impact.
Strengthening Connection: Speed Networking Rounds
Move beyond surface-evel networking through structured, facilitated conversations designed to spark meaningful connections. Build relationships with partners across sectors and regions who can support and strengthen your work.
Leadership in Service: Remarks & Spotlight
Hear remarks from GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday on the power of connection, followed by a spotlight from California Volunteers on the Men’s Service Challenge: a statewide initiative calling on men to build skills, find purpose, and make an impact in communities through service.
Lunch & Connection Time
Continue conversations over lunch and connect with new and familiar partners. Use this time to further explore the Journey Map and build relationships that extend beyond the day.
Sustaining the Momentum: Building Resilience
Participate in an interactive workshop on how to sustain your impact in ever-changing environments by strengthening both individual and organizational resilience. You will explore practical tools to stay focused, manage stress, and adapt in real time, while identifying concrete practices you can take home to support your team and maintain momentum in your community.
Mapping the Next Chapter
Work collaboratively with peers to identify opportunities to advance our shared purpose of providing coordinated, culturally relevant, and community-rooted outreach efforts in your region and across the state.
Closing Plenary: The Movement Belongs to You
Close the day with shared reflections and a collective commitment to meaningfully engage all Californians. Leave with renewed clarity, stronger connections, and commitments to next steps.












