Lydia Villarreal Honored as 2019 Distinguished Trustee
Judge Lydia Villarreal’s vast impact on Monterey County was celebrated Wednesday, October 30, 2019 when she was honored with the 2019 Distinguished Trustee Award by the Community Foundation for […]
Steve and Barbara Brooks: Honoring Neighbors
Did you know that you can donate real estate or complex assets to the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) to benefit your favorite causes? The story below illustrates how […]
Monterey County Fire Relief Fund Created
The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has created the Monterey County Fire Relief Fund to assist communities affected by the three fires burning in Monterey County. The River Fire […]
Paying it Forward: Judy Guzman Krueger
Judy Guzman Krueger believes those who have achieved have an obligation to reach back and help others. Her parents exemplified this principal. Her father Gilbert, born in CA to immigrant […]
Stories of Legacy Giving
Many individuals and families have entrusted the Community Foundation for Monterey (CFMC) to carry out their charitable wishes. Here you’ll find stories of people whose generosity will leave a lasting […]
CFMC Awards More Than $3 Million in COVID-19 Grants
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the lives of Monterey County residents. Since launching March 16, 2020, COVID-19 Relief Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has […]
Monterey County Fire Relief Fund Grants $165,165
The River, Carmel and Dolan fires that broke out in Monterey County beginning August 16 caused the loss of more than 120 structures so far and thousands of evacuations. The […]
Honoring a Legacy: John S. Myszak Scholarship for Future Teachers
Teacher John Myszak went the extra mile to instill in young people a love of learning and to prepare them for success. After putting himself through college by teaching children […]
Give Where You Live: Andy and Steffanie Smith
Andy and Steffanie Smith are as committed in their giving as they were to their agricultural endeavors. Andy was born and raised in Salinas, and founded his first business Andrew […]
President’s Blog: Philanthropy as a Force for Good
By Dan Baldwin, President/CEO, Community Foundation for Monterey County Fasten your seatbelts. If the past several years produced anxiety about the ability of our governmental systems and civil society writ […]
