About

The Garden Grove Teen Action Collaborative (GGTAC) is a leadership program that empowers teens to become future mentors in the community through teamwork, partnerships, and community service---all within a fun and friendly atmosphere! GGTAC serves as a teen hub for resources from a collaboration of local agencies. With guidance from City staff, teens will have a better understanding of career development and mentorship, while also meeting new people, creating new friendships, and making a difference in Garden Grove!

Teens can participate in:

  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Service Projects
  • Volunteer Events
  • Career and Leadership Trainings/Workshops
  • Having Fun and Meeting New Friends!

GGTAC Mission Statement
“In an ever-evolving environment, the Garden Grove Teen Action Collaborative will work to empower youth to be leaders, through inclusive and engaging programs and services, offered in a safe space that respects all voices.”

Meeting Schedule

The GGTAC will meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center (11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, 92840). Food is provided at every meeting. Meeting dates for the 2023-2024 school year are as follows:

2023

  • September 21
    Room B: GGTAC invites all Garden Grove teens to our first meeting of the school year. Meeting will include information about the program and a general idea of what to expect. Learn about careers in law and learn what it takes to become a lawyer with the help of attorney Phu D. Nguyen from Do Phu & Anh Tuan, a Garden Grove law firm. Food will be provided.
  • October 19
    Room B: In October’s meeting, meet DJ Symphony who will talk about careers in the music industry, while also giving an interactive sample of his work. Meeting will follow with a fun game. Food will be provided.
  • November 16
    Room B: Learn about broadcast journalism as we welcome the City's award-winning GGTV3 to talk about the work they do for our community and how you could follow in their path.
  • December 21
    Room B: Celebrate the holiday season with your GGTAC friends! The meeting will include fun activities and snacks before Winter Break.

2024

  • January 18*
    Room B: The meeting will include a job search and career workshop. Learn how to apply for a job as a teen.
  • February 12
    Room B: Join us as we focus on public speaking tips and tricks, as well as mock interviews.
  • March 21*
    Room B: Meet and hear from a Garden Grove City Council Member about the dynamics of serving your community in an official role.
  • April 18
    Room B: Learn about careers in graphic design with the help of Garden Grove’s reprographics team.
  • May 16
    Room B: Join us for our final meeting banquet and ceremony. We will be awarding all participants and announcing the GGTAC Scholarship Winners. Parents are welcome!

*All meeting topics are subject to change.

Volunteer Events

2023

  • Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree
    Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 12PM-4:30PM| Atlantis Play Center, 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove, 92844
    Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree is a popular annual event hosted by the City of Garden Grove. This event will have obstacle courses, a pumpkin patch, face painting, a trackless train, and much more. GGTAC members will have the opportunity to help run carnival games, collect tickets, assist vendors, and more. Lunch will be provided.
  • Food Prep and Packaging at Bracken’s Kitchen
    Monday, November 20, 2023 |8:30AM-1PM | Bracken’s Kitchen, 13941 Nautilus Dr, Garden Grove, 92843
    GGTAC members will learn about the importance of food recovery, community feeding programs, and culinary training, by assisting in the food preparation and packaging at Bracken's Kitchen. Some food allergies can be accommodated. Lunch will be provided.
  • Winter in the Grove
    Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 2:30PM-7:30PM | Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street, Garden Grove 92840
    This fun, holiday event will feature live performances, inflatable activities for children, a holiday craft boutique, 50 tons of snow to create snow slides, a spectacular tree-lighting, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Dinner will be provided.
  • Jingle Jam (Community Program Partnership Event)
    Friday, December 8, 2022 |4:30PM-9PM | Eastgate Park, 12001 St. Mark Street, Garden Grove, CA 92845
    Come out to Team Tackney’s 9th annual West Garden Grove Jingle Jam. There will be performances, vendors, train rides, Santa, and more.

2024

  • Clothes Collection and Organization for Distribution with Assistance League of Garden Grove
    Monday, January 8, 2024 | 9:30AM-2PM | Assistance League of GG, 10932 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843
    The Assistance League of Garden Grove provides low-cost dental care, clothing, and shoes to children from low-income families in the Garden Grove area. GGTAC volunteers will assist with the collection and organization of clothes donations that will reach the hand of families in Garden Grove. Lunch will be provided.
  • Giving Farm with Community Action Partnership
    Monday, February 12, 2024 |9AM-1PM | The Giving Farm, 14325 Goldenwest St, Westminster, 92683
    Every person that volunteers with The Giving Farm will be an empowering force to helping change our community. Volunteers will be working on an 8-acre farm supporting the day-to-day operations such as planting, weeding, and harvesting to help in providing approximately 200,000 pounds of produce annually to our community members most in need. Lunch will be provided.
  • Art in the Park
    Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 9:30AM-2:30PM | Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street, Garden Grove 92840
    Art in the Park is a collaborative event with the Garden Grove Unified School District. It give students the opportunity to showcase their art while also exploring their artistic abilities. Lunch will be provided.
  • Eggscavation
    Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 12PM-4:30PM | Atlantis Play Center, 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove, 92844
    Eggscavation is a popular annual event hosted by the City of Garden Grove. This event will have obstacle courses, a petting zoo, crafts and much more. GGTAC members will have the opportunity to help run carnival games, collect tickets, assist vendors, and more. Lunch will be provided.
  • Beach Cleanup
    Saturday, April 20, 2024 |9 AM-2PM | Huntington Beach (Brookhurst Berm Ramadas), Brookhurst St &PCH
    This GGTAC exclusive event will start with a beach cleanup followed by lunch and finish with fun activities. Transportation will be provided for the first 12 participants to sign-up. Drop-off is also an option. Lunch will be provided.
  • Strawberry Stomp 5K (Hours will not be counted towards Scholarship)
    Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 6:30AM-10AM | Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street, Garden Grove, 92840
    The annual Strawberry Stomp 5K event provides individuals and families the unique opportunity to run/walk the Strawberry Festival Parade route, preceding the parade.

Scholarship Information

  • Must be a member of GGTAC with an application submitted
  • The winner will be featured on this website
  • More information to come!

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Questions or more information? Please call the Community Services Department at (714) 741-5290.