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A woman wearing a mask engages with a representative at an information table during a community event. The table is covered with colorful educational materials, including flyers, brochures, and a children’s coloring book about water conservation. The representative, wearing a beige bucket hat and casual clothing, is explaining one of the pamphlets. Several other tables with seated individuals are visible in the background, and the setting appears to be outdoors at a school or community center.

Trusted Messenger Network

Location
San Gabriel Valley
Project Category
Climate
Status
Completed

The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) plays a crucial role in driving California’s most important public awareness campaigns. By working with a vast network of trusted messengers, OCPSC ensures that critical information is not only accurate but also culturally relevant and accessible to communities across the state. Their efforts focus on building stronger connections between residents and the government, addressing urgent issues that impact daily life.

ActiveSGV is proud to be a part of OCPSC's Trusted Messenger Network, working together on campaigns that tackle major challenges facing our communities, such as Extreme Heat, Save Our Water CA, and ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). Through these collaborations, we engage local residents with educational materials, hands-on resources, and outreach programs to promote heat safety, water conservation, and financial inclusion. Our involvement ensures these messages resonate with the unique needs of the San Gabriel Valley’s diverse population.

As part of the Trusted Messenger Network, ActiveSGV is amplifying the reach of these critical campaigns, fostering healthier, more resilient communities. From environmental stewardship to financial empowerment, this partnership is helping bring meaningful change to the region. Want to learn more about OCPSC and the Trusted Messenger Network? Visit their website: ocpsc.ca.gov.

Check out some of the work ActiveSGV has done with the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) so far by viewing our playlist below! Our videos highlight key efforts to keep our community informed, engaged, and resilient.

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Upcoming Events

El Monte and South El Monte Youth Bike Ride + Free Lunch!

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Oct 3, 2026
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9:00 am
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12:15 pm
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Join us for a free community bike ride for El Monte and South El Monte youth (ages 12-26). Bikes, lunch, and transportation provided.

Upcoming Events

Intermediate Community Bike Ride: Visit the Santa Fe Dam Nature Center!

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Sep 27, 2026
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8:00 am
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11:30 am
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Join ActiveSGV for an intermediate community bike ride that starts and ends at the Jeff Seymour Family Center!

Learn to Bike Class in El Monte - Beginner Friendly!

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Oct 4, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
Jeff Seymour Family Center | 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte
Want to learn how to ride a bike? Now is your chance!

Bike Rodeo and Bike Skills Course in El Monte

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Oct 11, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
Jeff Seymour Family Center | 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte, CA 91731
Get ready to pedal your way through a fun-filled day of bike obstacle courses!

Upcoming Events

Community members examine fresh herbs and produce laid out on a table at an outdoor crop swap at Lopez Urban Farm in Pomona.

Crop Swap at Lopez Urban Farm

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Sep 30, 2026
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
1034 W Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766
Join us on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:00–7:00 pm at 1034 W Mission Blvd, Pomona. Starting in October, swaps move to the second Sunday of every month from 10:00 am–12:00 pm. Bring homegrown produce, seeds, or plants to share and take home something new. No garden needed. Everyone is welcome.
Community members browse and select fresh vegetables at an outdoor crop swap table at Jeff Seymour Family Center.

Crop Swap at Jeff Seymour Family Center

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Oct 10, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:00 am
10900 Mulhall St, El Monte, CA 91731
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9:00–11:00 am at 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte. Bring homegrown produce, seeds, or plants to share and take home something new. No garden needed. Everyone is welcome.
Community members examine fresh herbs and produce laid out on a table at an outdoor crop swap at Lopez Urban Farm in Pomona.

Crop Swap at Lopez Urban Farm

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Oct 11, 2026
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
1034 W Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766
Join us on the second Sunday of every month from 10:00 am–12:00 pm at 1034 W Mission Blvd, Pomona. Bring homegrown produce, seeds, or plants to share and take home something new. No garden needed. Everyone is welcome.

Volunteer with us

Alhambra Rain Gardens Walking Tour

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Sep 24, 2026
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
901 South 1st Street Alhambra, CA 91801
Join us for a late-afternoon walking tour through three recently completed residential rain-capture gardens.

Rain Garden Volunteer Day in South El Monte

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Sep 26, 2026
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7:30 am
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11:30 am
11518 Farndon Street El Monte, CA 91733
Together we’ll be transforming a residential garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you’ll learn practical skills you can use at home.

Rain Garden Volunteer Day in El Monte

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Oct 3, 2026
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8:00 am
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12:00 pm
11518 Farndon Street El Monte, CA 91733
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us!

Upcoming Easy Access Events

Stay tuned for more upcoming events!