Welcome to The Collaborative Bulletin!

March was a great month for the agency. We continued to receive acknowledgment from local officials and community-based organizations throughout the county and the Central Valley for the impactful work we provided to our community. We also saw growth in our partnerships with healthcare organizations. I was especially proud to highlight our strong partnership with Sutter Memorial Health and the many wonderful individuals we connected with there. These achievements were a direct reflection of the WMCC team's strength and commitment to serving our community. 

WMCC was proud to have two board members recognized at this event: Jocelyn Cooper, our Board President, and Nancy Martinez, who had recently been elected to the WMCC Board of Directors. It was an honor to support these outstanding leaders for their commitment to serving vulnerable communities in West and South Modesto and throughout the county. 

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  In the month of January, we have seen more programming activities. Our youth program has over sixteen students from Mark Twain and Modesto High School. Maribel Torres, our staff member, has a number of great programs planned for the students. We’re excited about the possibility of organizing another talent show to highlight the artistic talent of these students; more information will be forthcoming. Our Baby Thrive and Lightning Bugs are off to a great start this 2026 year. The programming offered includes health education, nutrition, and managing chronic diseases, just to name some of the activities offered by the agency. 

 The agency continues to see families seeking food assistance in record numbers. In one week, we provided over 250 food gift cards for families in distress. This relates to new regulations on eligibility for the CalFresh Program. We do not see any relief coming soon; we are doing our best to work with the Food Bank and FIG to fill in the gaps for food. 

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 The agency has wrapped up another successful year of activities, programming, and services. At the same time, 2025 was a challenging year due to ongoing issues such as food insecurity; the continued lack of affordable housing; limited access to healthcare, youth services, and economic development; immigration challenges; and barriers within financial institutions. With new federal guidelines, many individuals’ healthcare coverage and food assistance will be impacted. 

As we move forward, the future of the agency’s services and programming will include expanding and clearly explaining the services of our Wellness Center, with support from Community Health Workers (CHW–Mental Health), Community Advocacy training, and the objectives outlined in the People Plan Report. Healthcare access and chronic disease education will be an important part of our strategic plan for 2026–2027. 

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 As we approach the end of 2025 and look ahead to 2026, the Agency will be reviewing our accomplishments and developing new strategies to continue supporting ongoing programs while planning for future initiatives that will move the Agency forward. This includes the Community Health Workers Pilot Project, Health Education in areas of chronic disease management, Self-Care for Mothers, Youth and Art Programs, the Poetry Group, and our efforts toward Climate Resilience. 

 The year 2026 will be a pivotal one for the Agency. We must develop strategies that help us evolve and grow. As a Family Resource Center, it is essential that we adapt to the changing needs of our community. El Plan del Pueblo/The People’s Plan will continue to serve as our guiding beacon to ensure we remain aligned with the needs of the community. 

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