Investing in Impact – 2023 Annual Report
Investing in Impact. That is the theme of the work detailed in our 2023 Annual Report. We invite you to learn about the many accomplishments made possible thanks to your […]
Spirit of Giving – Mike and Mary Orradre
“Be humble. Be simple. Bring joy to others.” Mike and Mary Orradre have lived by that motto all of their lives. Mike was born and raised in San Ardo. After […]
Why Choose the CFMC vs a Commercial Donor Advised Fund?
Although a donor advised fund can be established through a national financial institution, the CFMC offers its donor advised fund holders much broader services, more personal attention, and deeper connections […]
Celebrating Carmel Valley 2024
(Scroll down for event slideshow) Thank you to all who joined at beautiful Holman Ranch on Sunday, July 21, 2024 to celebrate and share the exciting ways we are making […]
2024 Women’s Fund Luncheon
More than 550 gathered for the 17th Annual Women’s Fund Luncheon to celebrate the power and progress of women. The luncheon took place Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Hyatt […]
Scholar Spotlight – Dayanara Preciado
Finding Her Voice Dayanara Preciado received three scholarships from the CFMC in 2023: the Ipson Tully Memorial Scholarship, Steve and Marti Diamond Scholarship and a College Futures Scholarship. She attends […]
My Scholarship Story – Lizeth Patena
Lizeth Patena graduated from Salinas High School in 2020 during the pandemic. She participated in Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands (GHGH) and received GHGH Women’s Fund Scholarships to help her […]
The Ripple Effect – Drezner Family Scholarship Fund
Julie and Rob Drezner have always sought to make positive change. Julie, former VP of Community Impact at the CFMC, has her MSW and a passion for social justice and […]
Giving Together – Joe and Sheila Mark
Joe met Sheila in 1960, two months after Joe moved to Montreal to take a job in the investment field after graduating from Yale and serving in the Army. They […]
Dr. Juan P. Magaña Receives 2024 Alfred Diaz-Infante Award
Siembra Latinos Fund Presents Second Annual Alfred Diaz-Infante Award to Dr. Juan P. Magaña Monterey County, California — The Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County is […]
