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Community at a forum workshop for California Jobs First
People at an outdoor workshop and presentation
People standing and participating during an activity at a workshop
People in a circle during a presentation and workshop
Circle of people at a workshop

Participant Action Research & Community Forums

Here you will find links to material that local residents, equity allies and partners have brought together to inform our regional plan for economic development.

  • 3 "Our Community" Forums, photos, and reports

  • 2 Community Study Sessions 

  • 1 Summary document 

For California Jobs First Initiative

June 22, 2023

For California Jobs First Initiative

October 12, 2023

For California Jobs First Initiative

May 29, 2024

Summary of Community Visions, Needs, and Projects

September - October 2024

THRIVE has joined stakeholders from throughout Orange County to guide the California Jobs First Orange County Regional Investment Initiative (formally called California Economic Resilience Fund - CERF), a state-funded initiative that will support the development of regional economic roadmaps for a carbon-neutral future, with high-quality jobs, and a more equitable economy that works for all.  The initiative is supported by statewide partner California Forward and regional convener Orange County Business Council

People in a circle during a presentation and workshop

Together with several sister organizations and local residents, THRIVE seeks to make sure that the perspective of disinvested communities is centered in the CERF initiative, from the initial planning process, into the definition of strategies and selection of projects.  We invite Santa Ana and Orange County residents to make sure these public resources support economic strategies that are rooted in community participation, ownership, and decision-making.  THRIVE believes a grassroots participative approach is essential for public resources to be invested responsibly, where they are most needed. 

Community voices, project milestones, and the journey to a thriving future.

CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST

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