Leslie Mulford: Flexibility with IRA Giving
Leslie Mulford has always had philanthropy in her life, but she just didn’t call it by that name. The instinct in me has always been to do small things for people who need it.” – Leslie Mulford Leslie worked hard for her earnings, combining years of study with shifts in careers. She attended law school […]
My Scholarship Story: Jesus Floriano-Ramirez
My name is Jesus Floriano-Ramirez The Community Foundation for Monterey County has made my college experience a very memorable one. I never imagined myself attending a four-year institution or even standing in front of such a big crowd sharing my journey. I come from very humble beginnings. My parents are both immigrants from the country […]
COVID-19 Relief Fund
Covid-19 Relief Fund The COVID-19 Relief Fund was created in March 2020 to address the immediate and longer-term needs of our region’s most vulnerable residents. The Community Foundation for Monterey County created the fund in partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to help those affected by the impact of the Coronavirus. Monterey County is a caring, […]
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 the 75th year of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. On March 26, 1945, 33 local leaders signed the documents that formed the Monterey Foundation. […]
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 began August 16, 2020 and the Carmel and Dolan fires began August 18, 2020. Homes have been lost and evacuations are ongoing. The fund is […]
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 Dolan Fire doubled in size overnight on September 7 and injured three firefighters. There have also been many positive stories of neighbors helping neighbors. One […]
CFMC Awards More Than $3 Million in COVID-19 Grants
COVID-19 had an unprecedented impact on the lives of Monterey County residents. After launching March 16, 2020, the COVID-19 Relief Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)Â provided critical funding for food, housing, mental health and program support to nonprofits serving Monterey County residents in need. The CFMC granted $3,023,762 in the first […]
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 impact. Whether you have a specific charitable vision, would like to support a field of interest or leave an unrestricted gift, the Community Foundation will steward […]
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 parents, was the only one of 8 children to earn a college degree. This paved his way for success. He was studying Spanish in Mexico […]
A Legacy of Caring: Maria Segovia
By Cristina Medina Dirksen Communications Coordinator, Community Foundation for Monterey County Maria Salazar Segovia wears bright flowers in her hair. The vibrant embroidery of her dress is as lively as her spirit. This is Maria Segovia, who is at ease with her new situation in life and that of her son, Alberto, who after more […]