Monterey County Community Service & Support Overview

Bradley Zeve here. Community is an idea that most everyone I know cherishes and wants more of—a deeper sense of place, commonality and connection, a definition that includes a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common…

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is known for showcasing the world’s finest automobiles, most worth in the millions. As it turns out, however, this year’s event may be remembered for a figure that has nothing to do with cars.

An effort to remember and honor the Chinese immigrants who are a part of Pacific Grove’s history is gaining steam, with approximately $100,000 raised toward the construction of a pavilion, moon gate and garden in Elmarie Dyke Open Space next…

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the launch of a revamped grant initiative for its Community Arts Grants.

A coalition of economic development agencies along the Central Coast released a report Oct. 1 outlining the opportunities—and challenges—in growing the local economy. Now, the Uplift Central Coast Coalition has opened grant applications to help realize those opportunities.

Pam Marino here, celebrating one of the great success stories on the homelessness beat: the creation, rise and continual growth of Gathering for Women, the only organization on the Monterey Peninsula focused on serving women experiencing homelessness. This year marks…

Arts Council for Monterey County is back with another (revamped) grant to support inclusive, under-resourced local art. Organizations can receive up to $7,500 during two funding cycles each year. The application cycle will last until Nov. 12.

KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive in October.

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas contributed $796,337 to local nonprofits, Western industry groups and community organizations in 2024, representing a 3.28% increase from last year’s donations, which had previously set the record for the highest contribution.

SALINAS — Coastal Kids Home Care marked a significant milestone on Aug. 25, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touch-A-Truck event.