Monterey County Gives

Welcome to the 2020 Monterey County Gives! A pandemic, three local wildfires, economic upheaval and business closures, physical confinement, mental uneasethats a quick review of 2020. Chances are that 2021 wont be much easier, particularly for those with less means. What may be most remembered and revered after all this passes is how some folks shi... ned in a time of crisis and even more important, how our communityas a wholecame together for the good. Nonprofits are a vital cornerstone of our community. Whether youve attended local arts or music events (in normal times), received legal support or health care services, adopted a pet, or enrolled your child in a special school program, chances are high youve interfaced with a dozen or more groups. Without the more than 1,000 local nonprofits working tirelessly to fulfill their missions everyday our community would look and feel like a very different place. Their collective missions and programs have a huge impact on our lives. And this year, in particular, each needs your support however that comes forward. Weve been on the frontlines to witness local nonprofits broad-reaching impact. More than a decade ago, the Weekly decided we could leverage our resources and create a new program for local philanthropy to support the nonprofit community even more. We first established the Monterey County Weekly Community Fund as a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) in 2000. In 2009, we created an annual appeal to our readers Monterey County Gives! Today Monterey County Gives! is a Special Project of Monterey County Weekly in partnership with CFMC, enabling you to donate in traditional ways or even donate via your IRA retirement fund. In last years campaign Monterey County Gives! raised over $5.4 million in six weeks, thanks to nearly 5,000 donors. Since its inception, the program has raised and donated over $27.5 million to approximately 500 local nonprofits. Over $1,700,000 in Matching and Challenge Gifts! Collaboration. Partnership. ...Read More