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  1. Bruce and Linda Taylor Honored at 2022 Celebration of Philanthropy

    (Scroll down for slideshow) Each year the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) presents the Distinguished Trustee Award to an individual or couple who has demonstrated philanthropic leadership in our region. Bruce and Linda Taylor bring “Give Where You Live” to an entirely new level. They (and the Taylor Farms logo) show up consistently in support of hundreds of nonprofits, including...

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  2. Siembra Latinos Fund 5th Anniversary

    Siembra Latinos Fund Celebrates 5th Anniversary 8/27/22 Thank you to all who came out to Rustique Winery on August 27, 2022 for the Siembra Latinos Fund 5th Anniversary celebration! Gifts to the Siembra Latinos Fund uplift the Latino community and help create meaningful opportunities now and in the future. Special thank you to all of our sponsors for making this...

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  3. Fund for Homeless Women Event – April 28, 2022

    Fund for Homeless Women

    Thanks to everyone who gathered to support the Fund for Homeless Women at The Club at Pasadera on April 28, 2022. It was great to see everyone and support this important cause. 100% of the proceeds will be used to benefit women without adequate shelter on the Monterey Peninsula. The Fund for Homeless Women is a field of interest fund...

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  4. Mel and Regina Mason Honored with 2021 Distinguished Trustee Award

    Each year the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) presents the Distinguished Trustee Award to an individual or couple who has demonstrated philanthropic leadership in our region. Seaside residents Mel and Regina Mason have dedicated their lives to bringing up community through social justice advocacy, mental health awareness, and pressing for change of policies impacting communities of color. Their accomplishments...

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  5. 2019 Neighborhood Grants Awarded

    $50,000 Granted to Resident-Led Groups Through Neighborhood Grants Program The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)’s Neighborhood Grants Program has granted $50,000 to volunteer-led groups working to improve their communities in Monterey County. “The goal of the Neighborhood Grants Program is to empower residents to lead change in their neighborhoods,” said Erika Matadamas, Program Officer for the CFMC. The Neighborhood...

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  6. 5 Tips To Organize Your Grant Proposal

    Preparing a strong grant proposal is like a team sport, where staff input, board approval, and proposal writers all come together to bring an application over the finish line. This can be challenging when important documents and data exist in different locations, files, or computers. Taking some time in advance to organize your game plan can help. Local consultant, Susan...

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  7. Fueling the Potential of Women & Girls

    2015 Women’s Fund Luncheon

    Improving Women’s Well-Being in Monterey County Just how are women in Monterey County faring when it comes to key well-being factors such as health, personal safety, earning rates and political empowerment? Monterey County is ranked #38 out of the California’s 58 counties, according to the California Budget & Policy Center’s “California Women’s Well-Being Index” report released March 29, 2016. “The California...

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