Giving Matters – Fall 2025 Newsletter
The Fall 2025 edition of our Giving Matters newsletter includes a message from Community Foundation for Monterey County President/CEO Dan Baldwin, who recently announced his plans to retire in 2026 […]
Caring for Community – Post Ranch Inn
giving back At the iconic Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, community is more than a concept—it’s a way of life. For co-founder Mike Freed and Vice President of Operations […]
A Journey of Giving: David & Marylu Mesa
Committed to Community, Together David and Marylu Mesa’s journey of giving is deeply rooted in family values and a shared commitment to community. Both native Californians, they saw generosity modeled […]
Power of Legacy – Greg Chilton and Bob House
partners in giving Bob House and Greg Chilton exemplify a profound legacy of service, philanthropy and community leadership in Monterey County. Bob, a respected attorney, founded his law practice in […]
Rooted in Community – Steve and Kim McIntyre
rooted in community Steve McIntyre, a third-generation Californian, met Kim—a Minnesota native—after she moved to California and enrolled at Camarillo High School. The two became high school sweethearts and married […]
A Life of Adventure & Giving – Hank and Julie Armstrong
Hank and Julie Armstrong have lived a life filled with adventure and service. Though both were born in the same Pasadena hospital and attended Stanford at the same time, they […]
Mike Haynes – Making Local Impact
Mike Haynes, like his parents before him, was born and raised in Salinas. His father, Stanley, bought Cinderella Carpets in the late 1960s. Mike started working there during the summers […]
Partners in Giving – Giff and Pam Lehman
Giff and Pam Lehman brought their philanthropic journey to life at the Legacy of Giving Luncheon on February 26, 2025, honoring CFMC Legacy Society Members. Long-time supporters of the Foundation, […]
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 […]
Making A Difference: Gordon Schacher
Inspired to give by his late wife, Elke, Gordon Schacher started The Elke Junger Making A Difference Fund on the concept of making a difference, one individual at a time. […]