We Connect

Pastor Robert L. Jones

Pastor, Oak Park United Methodist Church

As pastor of Oak Park United Methodist Church in Sacramento, Robert L. Jones is dedicated to using faith and WE Connect as tools to empower people in his community.

Blake Young

President/CEO, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

Blake Young is an example of a WE Connect partner whose life has come full circle.

Mayor Ashley Swearengin

Mayor of Fresno

Having dedicated nearly her entire professional career to improving the City of Fresno, it was no surprise that Mayor Ashley Swearengin was glad to join First Lady Maria Shriver in Fresno to support WE Connect.

Manuel Romero

Special Projects Director, Central California Legal Services

As a native of Fresno, Manuel felt it was important to help the community in which he was raised.

Cathy Caples

Executive Director, HandsOn Central California

A large part of WE Connect's success will be driven by volunteers who come out to the events to help families get the assistance they need.

Claudia Page

Co-director of The Center to Promote Health Care Access and Manager of One-e-App

One of the goals of WE Connect is to get low income families connected to public benefits as quickly and as easily possible.