Our Story
Founded in 2016, One Community Action emerged as a community response to the alarming rise in violent deaths, particularly among youth, in Santa Maria and Guadalupe. Community members engaged in meaningful dialogues to address the root causes of this violence, focusing on the culture surrounding local gangs and the challenges faced by youth. OCA is dedicated to fostering social change by pushing leaders to implement solutions that go beyond surface-level interventions, challenging harmful stereotypes and stigma associated with violence and inequity.