Donor Stories
Monterey County “Gave!”
You gave big through Monterey County Gives! 1,712 donors contributed a total of $1.33 million to benefit more than 100 local nonprofits. 2014 was another record year for the annual campaign of the Monterey County Weekly. Kinship Center received the most gifts overall. The CFMC provided additional grants of $1,000 each to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue for attracting the...
Read moreWomen’s Economic Security Initiative Launched
Nearly two-thirds of working women in Monterey County are “economically insecure” – living on the edge of poverty, under constant financial stress. Research shows that economic prosperity for women is essential to the health and vitality of an entire community. To increase the number of women that are economically self-sufficient, the Women’s Fund will launch a three-year Women’s Economic Security...
Read moreSouthern Monterey County Foundation Grants $25,000
The Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF), formed in 2014 as an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, has awarded its first grants. The SMCF raises funds to provide grants to strengthen communities from King City to points south. It is guided by an advisory board of local residents who have a deep understanding of community needs in...
Read moreFund for Homeless Women Awards $144,000
The Fund for Homeless Women of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) awarded $144,000 to seven faith-based and nonprofit organizations in December. Grants will support direct emergency assistance to homeless women as well as meals, support services, temporary shelter and transitional housing. The amount awarded was $50,000 more than originally anticipated due to the groundswell of support the fund...
Read moreScholarships & Awards Empower Youth
Scholarship programs are an important part of CFMC’s work to strengthen our communities. The CFMC manages 36 scholarships and awards that benefit students, teachers, and community members throughout Monterey County.
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