03 Jul Building Blocks of Partnership: Women’s Club of Fullerton and Ocean Subaru Support Children’s Center
The tiniest Titans at Cal State Fullerton now have a brand-new set of interlocking planks and blocks to spark their creativity, thanks to a generous donation from the Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF), supported by Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, to the Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Children’s Center.
The donation on June 30 was made possible by WCOF, an organization founded in 1902 that dedicates itself to community service, supporting charitable organizations and empowering women.
“Our mission is to raise money for deserving organizations within our area,” WCOF Publicity and Yearbook Chair Claudia Miller said. “We’re dedicated to improving and serving our community while making friends along the way.”
Nurturing Creativity Through Play
Children Center kids will incorporate the building blocks into their regular learning routine and play. / Credit: ASI Marketing, Communications and Design
The donation process was initiated by Dianne Wallace, chair of Helping Hands and Domestic Violence for WCOF. As an active member of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUF, Wallace has seen the positive impact the Children’s Center has on campus.
“OLLI performed a flash mob performance for the Children’s Center before,” Wallace said. “Seeing all the cute little kids happy about the performance helped me initiate the proposal.”
At the Children’s Center’s request, WCOF selected building blocks as key tools to support early childhood development.
“These kids love being outside, they love exploring,” said Isabelle Muñoz, a teacher’s assistant at the Children’s Center. “Any new experiences that they get helps them grow and learn new things.”
Staff will begin incorporating the donated blocks into daily routines and encouraging their use during outdoor play, fostering creativity, collaboration and exploration.
Partnerships Rooted in Community Impact
The Women’s Club of Fullerton paid a visit to the Children’s Center to deliver the blocks in person. / Credit: ASI Marketing, Communications and Design
Thanks to a generous donation from Ocean Subaru, WCOF was able to support the Children’s Center—an organization that met WCOF’s criteria for meaningful community impact. Following its core values, WCOF funds tangible items to ensure transparency, accountability and lasting benefit.
“Ocean Subaru of Fullerton has been very kind and generous to us,” WCOF First Vice President Maria Jones said. “They really want to help out the Fullerton community.”
The organization focuses its support on key issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, environmental sustainability and children’s development.
Investing in the Next Generation
Members of WCOF pose for a picture with their building blocks and planks. / Credit: ASI Marketing, Communications and Design
WCOF has been chosen as the Ocean Subaru Fullerton Hometown Charity for the Share the Love Event for eight consecutive years. The organization selects causes and nonprofits that reflect the dealership’s values and helps distribute donated funds. Past support has included gas cards for underprivileged moms and new games for the Fullerton Family YMCA after school program.
The Children’s Center has been among the recipients, reflecting its strong alignment with the values of the program. Support from WCOF and Ocean Subaru has played a meaningful role in helping the Children’s Center advance its mission of supporting student-parents and fostering early childhood development.
Together, they’re helping build brighter futures, one building block at a time.