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Community Resources Student Ambassador Program

Peer-to-peer outreach training for student leaders.

The California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program trains students to serve as on-campus advocates who educate their peers about basic needs programs and resources available to improve food and housing security, mental health, financial wellness, and more. Peer-to-peer outreach by ambassadors builds awareness, decreases stigma, and increases access to the public benefits and support students need to stay in school and succeed. The program also serves as an important professional development and leadership opportunity where student ambassadors receive a stipend for participation and ongoing coaching and support.

Program Services

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In collaboration with participating colleges, FoundationCCC trains student ambassadors around basic needs resources, such as CalFresh and the Crisis Text Line. Ambassadors are provided with outreach materials, strategies, and continuous support to promote resources that help students meet basic needs.

Outreach includes: 

  • Webinars 
  • Class presentations
  • Partnering with student clubs and organizations
  • One-on-one engagement
  • Collaborating with faculty, staff, and administration
  • Utilizing social media and other digital tools to connect with the student community
Program Details and FAQ

Former Foster Youth Thrive as Student Ambassadors

Watch how students in the California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program are helping their peers navigate the challenges of college and life. By centering on current and former foster youth at Los Angeles City College (LACC), this video showcases the impact of peer-to-peer support.

Brought to you by FoundationCCC in partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Support the Program

By supporting the CCC Student Ambassador Program, you help empower student leaders to advocate for their peers, ensuring access to essential resources like food and housing security, mental health support, and financial wellness.

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We invite interested students and educators to connect with us, learn more about this impactful program, and explore potential partnerships.

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Program Benefits

  • Leadership and professional development opportunities

  • Workforce skillbuilding and training

  • Connects students to basic needs resources

  • Trusted source of peer-to-peer outreach

Program Impact

  • 1.5M connections

    to resources addressing food insecurity, mental health, financial stability, and other basic needs.

  • 600 students

    trained to conduct peer-to-peer outreach at California Community Colleges.

  • 90 California Community Colleges

    partnered with since 2018.

Resources

Ambassador Testimonial

“Being able to give students the information they never knew existed and seeing the relief in their face when you tell them all the steps and are able to help them.”

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East Los Angeles College

Partners

Building Bright Futures Together

Through peer-to-peer outreach, Student Ambassadors connect their fellow students to food, housing, and mental wellness resources.

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Tri Counties Bank is partnering with the Foundation for California Community Colleges to raise funds for the California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program.

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