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  1. Strengthening & Celebrating Southern Monterey County

    Southern Monterey County Foundation Event August 13, 2022 (Scroll down for event slideshow) We are grateful to all the generous individuals, families and companies that give back to our community through the Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF). Thank you for ensuring that South County has the permanent, local resources to improve the lives of our fellow community members, both now...

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  2. Northern Monterey County Foundation Awards $40,000 in Grants

    The Northern Monterey County Foundation (NMCF) granted $40,000 to 12 nonprofit organizations in July 2022 for projects and programs serving the residents of Aromas, Bolsa Knolls, Boronda, Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks and Santa Rita. Among the grantees was Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services, which supports children with cancer and their families...

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  3. Connecting for Good – 2021 Annual Report

    Connecting for Good accurately reflects our role in 2021. We gained skills in many new areas, skills that will be used again and again. We are, after all, Here for Good. – Teri Belli, CFMC Board Chair We are proud to share with you our 2021 Annual Report. It is 40 pages of compelling stories showing the work the CFMC...

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  4. Strengthening Northern Monterey County

    Benefit for Northern Monterey County Foundation – May 5, 2022 (Scroll down for event slideshow) We are grateful to all the generous individuals, families and companies that give back to their communities through the Northern Monterey County Foundation (NMCF). Thank you for ensuring that generations to follow will have the permanent, local resources to strengthen North County. Special thanks to Driscolls...

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  5. Women’s Fund Grants More than $100,000

    Women's Fund Reboot Nov 2021

    Although the CFMC could not hold its annual Women’s Fund Luncheon due to COVID-19, donor investment continues to generate impact. Thanks to recent donations in combination with the Women’s Fund endowment, the fund granted more than $100,000 to five organizations in March 2022. The power of these grants is evident. Shannon, an MPC student from Salinas and previous recipient, shared...

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  6. The Weston Call Fund for Big Sur Makes Grants to Nonprofits Serving Big Sur Area

    Arts Council Classroom Photo

    The Weston Call Fund for Big Sur granted $37,500 in 2021 to nonprofits that focus on projects and programs that benefit Big Sur residents from Mal Paso Creek to the Monterey County line. This is the first round of competitive grants for the fund since it was created in 2020. Prior to these grants, the fund granted $43,797 for fire...

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  7. Designing a Legacy: Michael Reid

    Michael Reid dances to his own beat. His path led him from Brooklyn, New York to Monterey County, California. He was the first in his family to attend college and earned a BA in psychology, two Masters’ Degrees and a Ed.D. in Neuromotor Development. He has been married to his partner Bill Robnett for 13 years. Philanthropy has always been...

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