Community Foundation for Monterey County

06/01/2026

Community Foundation for Monterey County and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence send our partners at Salinas Regional Sports Authority, Everyone’s Harvest and Elkhorn Slough Foundation congratulations on their recognition as 2026 Nonprofit of the Year in their respective districts. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our communities!

(counterclockwise) District 17 Senator John Laird honored Salinas Regional Sports Authority, District 29 Assemblymember Robert Rivas honored Everyone’s Harvest and District 30 Assemblymember Dawn Addis honored Elkhorn Slough Foundation.

05/29/2026

✨ SIEDI (Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative) is working to build a more just and thriving economy. At the May convening, we focused on building a practical understanding of what Community Benefits Agreements are, how they work and what they could mean for the Salinas Valley. This interactive strategy session was led by the UCSC Institute for Social Transformation and facilitated by Catchlight Collective.

SIEDI Part 2 Cohort: ALBA - Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association, BHC Monterey County, Center for Community Advocacy, Centro Binacional Para El Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño, COPA (Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action), Digital NEST, Hijos del Sol Arts Productions, Loaves, Fishes & Computers, Inc., Monterey Bay CLC, Mujeres en Acción, New Hope Baptist Church, Rancho Cielo Youth Campus and partners The Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz, First 5 Monterey County and Hartnell College.

SIEDI is an initiative of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. cfmco.org/SIEDI

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Maria Hauman, who has been promoted to Senior Director of Operations at the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Maria’s ability to streamline and enhance CFMC’s technology and processes supports the organization’s commitment to continuous improvement. Her work helps fulfill our mission, "to inspire philanthropy and be a catalyst for strengthening communities throughout Monterey County." Congratulations, Maria! 👏

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Daniel Faith who has been promoted to Senior Director of Finance at the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Daniel's experience, expertise, role in Community Impact Investments and dedication to organizational excellence and the CFMC's mission help further our vision of "healthy, safe, vibrant communities." Congratulations, Daniel!!! 🎉

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Monterey County is a grassroots nonprofit that provides education, support and public awareness to individuals and families affected by mental illness. It offers free/affordable workshops, resources and information throughout the county. The organization received a $20,000 Impact grant in 2025 in support of its LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group and a 2025 two-year Thrive grant of $25,000 each year for its Peer Leadership Initiative through the Community Foundation for Monterey County. For more information about CFMC grants, please visit: cfmco.org/grant-opportunities/.

Pictured: Janet Shing, CFMC Vice President of Community Impact (left) with Colleen Beye, NAMI Monterey County Executive Director at the May NAMI Walks 2026 event at Toro Park.

05/09/2026

💐 Thank you to the nearly 600 supporters who came together for the 19th Annual Women’s Fund Luncheon, Standing Strong for Women & Girls. You helped raise $120,000 (and counting!) to support scholarships and life-changing programs for local women and girls. ✨👏

Our inspiring speakers, Erin Clark, Christina Bellantoni, Elenis Tamayo and Esmeralda Owen, reminded us of the power of using our voices, supporting one another and strengthening our community. 🧡

This impact is only possible because of our generous sponsors and everyone who joined us in making a difference. Missed the event? There’s still time to give: cfmco.org/womensfund

More photos to come! 📸


Community Foundation for Monterey County

05/06/2026

We're so excited for the 19th Annual Women's Fund Luncheon and grateful for another sold out year. A heartfelt thank you to our Diamond Sponsors, Tonya Antle/Carmel Woman’s Club, Kevin Ann Cartwright, Leavy-Galvin-Knight Family Foundation, Taylor Farms and The Eden8 Foundation, and to all of our incredible sponsors for investing in women and girls in our community! Together, we are turning generosity into impact. 👏🧡✨

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Janet Shing! Janet has been named Vice President of Community Impact for the Community Foundation for Monterey County. With more than two decades of service at the Foundation, her deep local knowledge of our nonprofit partners and grantmaking expertise are exceptional. We know she will continue to do great things to strengthen our community! Congratulations, Janet! 👏