Nearly 158 mothers gathered on May 11 for a festive Mother’s Day celebration at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods during a community event organized by Egleth Nuncci.

The celebration brought together mothers from across the community, many of them single mothers, for an afternoon focused on appreciation, connection and support. Attendees arrived dressed for the occasion and enjoyed a catered meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The event highlighted the importance of recognizing mothers who often balance work, parenting and family responsibilities with limited resources and support systems. There was also a book signing by Sylvia Villaseñor, who wrote, Mama’s Pearls. She gave away 25 books to the mothers.

Guests shared meals, conversation and fellowship throughout the gathering, which Nunnci said was designed to honor the hard work and sacrifices mothers make for their families and communities.

Among those in attendance were Fullerton School District Board Members Ruthi Hanchett and Vanessa Estrella, who joined community members in celebrating the occasion.

The event reflected the Center for Healthy Neighborhoods’ ongoing role as a gathering place for community-based programs and outreach efforts serving local residents.

For many attendees, the celebration offered not only a Mother’s Day outing but also an opportunity to feel recognized and appreciated alongside other women in the community.