Message from the CEO

To begin February was an excellent month! PlanetBaby! had a site review that went well. We have a number of outreach activities within our organization and throughout the community of West/South Modesto and county-wide! On March 18^th “The Luck of the Collaborative” community resource fair is taking place with over 40 plus booths, entertainment, games for children, COVID-19 vaccines, and career information.

March 2023 will be an exciting month for WMCC! Check out all of our March events in the Calendar below! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Hope to see you at our March 18^th event! 

Perfecto Munoz, Chief Executive Officer.

WMCC Monthly Recap

Taller de Negocios

West Modesto Community Collaborative partnered with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to bring to the community, Taller de Negocios also known as Business Bootcamp!

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce collaborated with America's Small Business Development Centers to put together a bootcamp. Within this bootcamp, community members received training on how to create a business plan, business account and how to get a business license. All the things one needs to start a small business!

Thank you to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and SBDC for coming together and putting on a Business BootCamp for our community members!

Senior Luncheon

Dallas Cowboys in the house! We give a special thanks to Nashon Wright who visited the center for our Senior Luncheon and enjoyed the delicious food Chef Mark prepared for us.

Our seniors enjoyed some BBQ-style lunch along with their options of fruit and choice of beverage. They also enjoyed their time playing Bingo for the chance to win some awesome prizes! Senior Luncheons happen every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. If interested, call (209) 522-6902 for more information.

Black History Dinner

We thank everyone who attended the Black History Month Dinner: "A Walk Down Memory Lane through Black Music with a Twist” organized by the King Kennedy Board of Directors and sponsored by West Modesto Community Collaborative.

We had the pleasure of enjoying live performances, speeches, educational videos, and yummy food! All of this would have not been possible without the help of our amazing black community members. Although Black History Month is coming to an end, let us always remember to celebrate our Black leaders, businesspersons, community organizers, and individuals.

Spotlight

We want to shine a light on individuals and organizations who continue to do amazing work in serving the community.

WMCC Program Spotlight

The Lightning Bugs is a program open to children ages 1 to 5 years old. The goal of this program is to provide a safe and happy environment for children to play and learn to interact with other children and their caretakers. This is also a support group for parents/caretakers as they are able to interact with one another. This allows for the opportunity to have resources offered to them and much more.  

Throughout the beginning of the year, the Lightning Bugs has continued to provide a wide variety of services for families and their children. They have partnered with Child & Family Services to discuss the Early Head Start Home-Based Program and workshops like “Alrededor de la Mesa” that educate families on how to practice mindfulness at the table. Due to generous donations, the Lightning Bugs have been able to update material so that children are able to play and practice model behavior such as washing hands, eating from a plate, etc. We appreciate Blanca Marin and Martha Alvarez who keep the Lightning Bugs running!

Community Org Spotlight

The mission of the Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate the economic bridging of Industry, Business, and Consumers through business development services and advocacy.

We are grateful to the Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce for their continuous efforts to provide the community with training, networking events, and much more.

West Modesto Community Collaborative is proud to be a part of the Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce!

Upcoming Events

Women's History Month

In the month of March, we are celebrating not only women in history but also women in our community and everyday lives! They have not only impacted history and brought so much change within our country, culture, art, music, education, and more but also continue to shape the world around us every day. Let us celebrate ALL women and their continuous efforts toward a better tomorrow!

Thank you to the women of West Modesto Community Collaborative for supporting our Modesto communities!

Resource Fair: "The Luck of the Collaborative"

The West Modesto Community Collaborative invites you to “The Luck of Collaborative” resource fair on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at 601 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Modesto Ca, 95351. 

Bring your St. Patrick’s spirit and join us to obtain resources such as employment, healthcare, housing information, COVID-19, and much more. Bring the family and enjoy a day out with local food vendors, face painting, free haircuts for children, popcorn, and games.

For more information or questions, please contact us at 209-522-6902.

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Vibin' with West Modesto

West Modesto Community Collaborative and The Community Builders Project present Vibin' with West Modesto! The groovin' podcast is here to Empower, Elevate and Educate the community on the different resources offered, upcoming events, and what West Modesto Community Collaborative is doing in your community!

In the latest episode, we learn about one of the West Modesto Community Collaborative's programs! We sat down with Lily and our co-host Jasmine to discuss the Navigation Project! Get to know two of the project coordinators at WMCC and their programs!

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