2025 Holiday Power Up Resource Fair!

Power Up Resource Fair: Holiday Edition Brought Cheer, Community, and Support to NOCE

NOCE successfully hosted its festive Power Up: Holiday Edition Resource Fair on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, providing students and community members with a day of resources, connections, and holiday cheer.

Held at the Anaheim Campus, the event welcomed attendees during two sessions, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., ensuring broad access for learners with varying schedules. One of the highlights of the day was a special visit from Santa, who brought joy to students, staff, and families. Participants enjoyed taking photos with Santa and grabbing cookies and candy canes as they explored a wide variety of campus and community resources. The fair brought together more than a dozen community partners who provided valuable information and support services, including the United Domestic Workers, Walgreens, World System–Financial Literacy, The Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers, Serve the People, Fullerton College, Cypress College, and several NOCE programs and services.

The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of many. Thank you to Board of Trustees Member Ryan Bent for bringing holiday cheer throughout the day.

Thank you to the Campus Communications team for coordinating the event, and to the Campus Safety and Facilities teams for their invaluable support. Appreciation also goes to NOCE programs and services for participating and to the numerous community partners who attended to support the NOCE community. The Power Up: Holiday Edition Resource Fair once again demonstrated NOCE’s commitment to connecting students with the tools, information, and encouragement they need to thrive.