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19TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S FUND LUNCHEON – FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026: Tickets and Sponsorships Available Now
Join us and show your support for women in our community! On Friday, May 8, 2026 nearly 600 professionals will gather at the Hyatt Regency, Monterey for this signature networking and fundraising event for the Women’s Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Support programs that improve the lives of women and girls throughout our region, including emergency support services for local college age women, scholarships and health empowerment initiates. For tickets or sponsorship information, please visit give.cfmco.org/WomensFund2026.
Although the needs of women and girls in Monterey County will shift over time, the need to invest in them will remain constant. The Women’s Fund Endowment ensures that there are permanent resources to meet those needs. Your gift supports leadership and advocacy training, college scholarships, and more. We invite you to partner with us.
Since 2003, more than $2.7 million has been granted to organizations improving the lives of women and girls in Monterey County:
On Friday, May 16, 2025, more than 550 gathered for the 18th Annual Women’s Fund Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Monterey to invest in local women and girls, where more than $97,000 was raised for the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County! Your generous giving supports scholarships and programs to uplift women and girls.
Our thanks to emcee Erin Clark, News Anchor KSBW 8; guest speakers René Romero Schuler, artist and author; Stephanie Martinez Flores, scholarship recipient; Esmeralda Owen, Women’s Fund Leadership Council Chair and Cari Herthel, Headwoman of the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County, for her meaningful land acknowledgement to open the luncheon.
A special thank you to our event sponsors and to everyone who joined us. Together, we are transforming the lives of women and girls and making a difference in our communities.
Slideshow of the 2025 Women’s Fund Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa.
The 17th annual Women’s Fund Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Monterey brought together more than 500 supporters for an inspiring program and raised more than $115,000 to benefit local women and girls. Thank you to our sponsors for making the event possible! Learn more and see event photos.
Learn how the Women’s Fund helps create pathways through leadership, advocacy, education, safety from human trafficking and more.
See the how Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands scholarships helps young women in Monterey county achieve their dreams.
With your support, we will continue to make a difference today, while meeting the challenges of the future.
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