Deadline Nov. 12: Meet Our Carousel Riders - Pledge Now!

This Thursday, 9 brave Riders will take 50 laps on the Festival of Children's Carousel of Possible Dreams at Disneyland Resort.
We hope to raise funds for the following programs:
After School Arts Program: Obtain necessary art supplies to open new classes and keep young children engaged at low cost

Early Start Program: Obtain the funds necessary to allow our program to take the children on field trips that will help with their cognitive development and play time experience

Therapeutic Arts Program: to obtain the necessary instruments to continue positive and therapeutic sessions necessary for youths development

Youth Employment Program: to continue our mission in assisting youth obtain the necessary tools to be successful in work and school

OCCTAC Scholarships: to continue to offer free services and classes to low income families

PLEASE MEET OUR RIDERS AND CLICK TO DONATE NOW!

I am riding the Carousel of Possible Dreams to raise funds for OCCTAC because I believe that the Arts can empower, transform and give a voice to our youth….our future creative leaders in this world!-

Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami




I am riding to raise money for the Youth Employment Program and empower youth to excel in both the workforce and education settings. –Feliza Martinez







I am riding to help raise funds for our Youth Employment Program; to help youth become the best that they can be! - Ana Mendez


I am riding to support our community in providing more and efficient after school arts classes, programs and services.-Tere Heras






I am riding for the youth employment program. The youth need the assistance to reach their goals and prove to themselves that they can be successful and that someone cares about them and their future.
–Lizeth Lopez


I am riding to support the Youth Employment program; the program that helped me get my life back in order!
- Stephanie Gonzalez




I am riding because I believe in our organization’s mission statement; which is to provide innovative, artistic, educational and therapeutic programs that inspire and transform children, at-risk youth, and their families to fulfill their highest potential! We make a difference. OCCTAC rocks!  - Beatriz Zamora




I support the Carousel of Dreams because I believe in our organization’s mission statement; which is to provide innovative, artistic, educational and therapeutic programs that inspire and transform children, at-risk youth, and their families to fulfill their highest potential! We make a difference. OCCTAC rocks!
-Veronica Maldonado

I am riding because low income families need the arts in order to become well balanced individuals.
- Kevin Salgado



We are looking forward to Thursday! Thank you for supporting our Dreams!





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