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, supported by Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, to the Associated Students Inc. 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,” said Claudia Miller, publicity and yearbook chair for WCOF. “We’re dedicated to improving and serving our community while making friends along the way.”
Nurturing Creativity Through Play
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 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 help 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
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,” said Maria Jones, WCOF first vice president. “They really want to help out the Fullerton community.”
The organization focuses on key issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, environmental sustainability and children’s development.
Investing in the Next Generation
For eight consecutive years, WCOF has been chosen as the Ocean Subaru Fullerton Hometown Charity for the “Share the Love” event. 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 parents 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 program’s values. 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.
By Gig Perez