Bright Beginnings

With interest rates rising, it's a good time to consider a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)! CGAs are easy for donors to establish through @cfmco & eliminate the hassles of managing it on your own. CFMC can help you evaluate different CGA options. Learn more: bit.ly/3aUK5BO

Those seeking support during a mental health or emotional crisis may dial 988 to connect to a nationwide support network. Trained counselors at more than 180 centers will be available over phone, text, or chat—users may call on behalf of themselves or others.

The CA Strong Start Index helps us understand the conditions into which babies are born, so we can raise healthy, resilient kids. Join a webinar on August 25 from 10am-11am to review the Index, key results, and how to use the mapping tool. Register: bit.ly/3ONgHva

August is National Breastfeeding Month — a month dedicated to advancing advocacy, protection, and promotion of breastfeeding to ensure that all families have the opportunity to breastfeed! Visit 831breastfeeds.com for info.

@mpusd_now is looking for Early Learning Assistants to support Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten classes. Applicants must be 18 and have a high school diploma. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to get their start in education. Apply: bit.ly/3ovapFx

Does your nonprofit have computer science, technology, or graphic or web design projects this fall? To connect with @CSUMB Computer Science and Communication Design students in Service Learning, fill out this form by Friday, August12: bit.ly/3vl6dfp.

The Parenting Connection of Monterey County is offering new Spanish language programming in Salinas and South County, with a goal of supporting new families! Expecting and new parents can join them for Clase de Lactancia on Wednesday, August 24 at 6pm.

Join our team! BB & @first5monterey are hiring an Integrated Services Program Manager to improve the coordination of comprehensive health + human services and policies for young children and their families across programs, sectors, and disciplines. Apply: first5monterey.applicantpro.com/jobs/2437586.h…

Monterey County Gives! supports big ideas from local nonprofits. MCGives! is a partnership of the @MCWeekly, the @cfmco, and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to provide in matching funds. Applications are due Thursday, July 28 by 5pm. Learn more here: bit.ly/3QVwFW3

Founded in 2020, the Weston Call Fund for Big Sur is a special purpose fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (@cfmco). Grant applications for projects and programs serving Big Sur are due Friday, July 29 by 5pm. Learn more here: bit.ly/3PmRNU5

The #MontereyCounty Preschool Service Corps (PSC) program is looking for new @AmeriCorps members for the 2022-23 year to support language and literacy development in partnering preschools. Visit @unitedwaymcca's website for more information: bit.ly/3hS09no

@HannaBoysCenter is hosting a virtual workshop, "Regulate, Relate, Reason: Managing Challenging Behaviors in Children With Trauma Histories" on Tuesday, July 26 at 9am on early childhood neurodevelopment & strategies to support children coping w/ trauma. bit.ly/3zoEKMq

Thinking of starting a new business, or need some 1:1 support? Check out this training series from El Pájaro Community Development Program! ➡️ bit.ly/3yILIdl

With interest rates rising, it's a good time to consider a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)! CGAs are easy for donors to establish through @cfmco & eliminate the hassles of managing it on your own. CFMC can help you evaluate different CGA options. Learn more: bit.ly/3aUK5BO

There are additional funds available for materials, training, and fees associated with starting new and expanding child care programs in Monterey County! 🎉 Contact Maria Ortiz at the Resource and Referral at 831-757-0775 for information.

Do you think your program has a COVID-19 outbreak? When a child has tested positive in a child care setting and other children are present, providers can complete this form and submit it to the @MCHDPIO. ➡️ bit.ly/3yVydau

Those seeking support during a mental health crisis can use 988 to connect with a trained counselor via phone, text, or chat. This three-digit number increases access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. nbcnews.to/3v7hPCw

@first5monterey is seeking a full-time Senior Administrative Assistant to assist the Executive Director with a wide range of administrative duties and to provide event coordination support for assigned Program Staff as needed. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/3POWXYI

Join the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers TODAY, Friday, July 22 at 11:30 for a webinar about infant nutrition security, how families are faring today, the systems that must be fixed, and how we can be sure this never happens again. ➡️ bit.ly/3PtQQJL

Monterey County Gives! supports big ideas from local nonprofits. MCGives! is a partnership of the @MCWeekly, the @cfmco, and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to provide in matching funds. Applications are due Thursday, July 28 by 5pm. Learn more here: bit.ly/3QVwFW3