Caring for Community: Birt and Kathleen Johnson, Jr.
Birt Johnson, Jr. and his wife Kathleen are deeply committed to their community. They are both children of career military families who believed Monterey County represented one of the best […]
Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI)
What is SIEDI? SIEDI (Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative) began as a collective journey by nine community-based organizations with a shared commitment to build a more inclusive and equitable economy […]
My Scholarship Story: Ismael Rocha
Ismael Rocha, College Futures Monterey County Scholarship Recipient, has gone from high school student dreaming of attending college to living his dream and now, giving back. I can assure you […]
Guide to Leadership Transitions
How can nonprofit organizations best support healthy, successful executive transitions? In the Guide to Leadership Transitions, rising leaders and veteran nonprofit board members share stories, strategies, and wisdom to support […]
Giving Local — John and Annette Romans
We recently met John and Annette Romans on a warm afternoon in Greenfield at Annette’s childhood home where her mother still lives. John and Annette were both born and raised […]
“LOVE Big Sur” In Memory of Weston Call
Welcome to a “Locally Organized Visitor Experience” for Big Sur, or LOVE Big Sur! This thoughtful acronym was created by Weston Call, a proud resident of Big Sur. Eager to […]
Bruce and Linda Taylor Honored
(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. […]
VIDA Community Health Worker Program
VIDA Expands Access to COVID-19 Resources The collaborative program, named “VIDA” (Virus Integrated Distribution of Aid) began in January 2021 and has reached over 600,000 individuals through phone calls, information […]
CFMC Creates Monterey County Storm Relief Fund
The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) created the Monterey County Storm Relief Fund on January 10 to assist communities impacted by the 2023 winter storms. The fund is a […]
President’s Blog: Meeting Community Need
By Dan Baldwin, President/CEO Community Foundation for Monterey County Ten days ago, before the pace of change in our communities greatly accelerated, this blog led with a celebratory welcome to […]