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All-In Monterey is an all-volunteer group that accepts donations of food, clothes and other household goods.

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Community Volunteer Program Helping Reach Zero Recidivism Among Parolees in California

12/26/2024

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE proving that they play a vital role when it comes to public safety in California. The California Reentry Institute, directed by Collette Carroll to help potential parolees, has graduated more than 230 incarcerated individuals in San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

GivingTuesday Explained

11/04/2024

Learn more about the annual fundraising day on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this year falling on December 3.

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Greenfield Youth Receive Free Bikes for Dia De Los Reyes

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community Science Workshop (GCSW), in partnership with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and the City of Greenfield, hosted the Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day) Bike Giveaway on Jan. 4.

Monterey County Weekly logo LOCAL NEWS
Monterey County Firefighters Support Los Angeles Firefight, Plus Ways You Can Help.

As massive wildfires devastate entire neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles, local agencies from Monterey County have joined in the firefight.

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Operation Santa 2024 Brings Christmas Cheer to Hundreds of South Monterey County Families

KING CITY — The spirit of Christmas was alive and well earlier this month at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, as nearly 600 families from South Monterey County gathered for the annual Operation Santa event.

Monterey County Weekly logo LOCAL NEWS
CASA Is Turning 30 – And Is Seeking 30 New Volunteers to Aid and Uplift Kids in Foster Care.

Moving can be a distressing event in any kid’s life, especially if they are experiencing neglect or abuse. Having a steady presence in their life while navigating the court system and an uncertain future can have a positive lifelong impact.

Monterey County Weekly logo LOCAL NEWS
Measuring Progress on the County’s Post-Flood Recovery Plan in Pajaro.

Sara Rubin here, thinking about the relativity of time. For example: Is recovery in Pajaro moving fast, or slow? The answers vary widely depending on your perspective.

Monterey County Weekly logo LOCAL NEWS
Community Foundation for Monterey County Announces Recipients of Nearly $2 Million in Grants for Pajaro Recovery.

As part of the Pajaro recovery plan, Monterey County set aside $2 million from a $20 million state allocation to support the town of Pajaro in the form of community grants that will focus on resilience efforts.

King City Rustler logo LOCAL NEWS
Rural Community and Business Leaders Raise $84,750 for Monterey County Nonprofits

MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 3.

Salinas Valley Tribune logo LOCAL NEWS
Friendsgiving Lunch Brings Holiday Warmth to Monterey County’s Most Vulnerable

MONTEREY COUNTY — Interim Inc. hosted its annual Friendsgiving Lunch on Friday at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming more than 147 clients and community members, including individuals experiencing homelessness or living with mental health challenges.

Image caption: Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.
Doing Good: Kiwanis International

Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.

Monterey County Weekly logo LOCAL NEWS
The Carmel Youth Center Is Forging a New Path After a Crisis Interrupted Programming.

Of the more than 200 youth centers that crooner and movie star Bing Crosby – and founder of the original Pebble Beach golf tournament – opened across the country to provide activities for pre-teens and teens, only one remains, the…

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Stand Down events provide veterans with valuable resources including housing assistance, medical care, and a solid community of support.
Veterans in Need ‘Stand Down’
At hundreds of Stand Down events throughout California, veterans agencies and organizations come together to deliver life’s necessities.
Celebrating Veterans Every Day
These organizations are dedicated to serving the needs of those who served America.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
Kerry Wood, CEO of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, says the organization researches areas of need to help donors direct their contributions.
What Is a Community Foundation?
By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.
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