activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 12
- Child Care and Housing Access Support Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsHelps families access quality, affordable child care and housing, and supports childcare providers through the Family, Friends, and Neighbors program.
- Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordination Community Dialogue & Development InitiativesOffers connections for individuals seeking help and those wanting to contribute time and talent to address community problems.
- Community Referral and Service NavigationConnects residents to essential services through the 211 helpline, which made 21,481 referrals in 2024, and operates the Smart Referral Network and the Hope & Help Network to improve access to health and human services.
- Early Childhood Education and Literacy ProgramOperates the AmeriCorps-funded Preschool Service Corps, providing language and literacy tutoring to preschool children below age-level proficiency through planned, hands-on activities and progress documentation; the program continues into its fourth year despite funding challenges.
- Early Childhood Education and Literacy ProgramOperates the AmeriCorps-funded Preschool Service Corps, providing language and literacy tutoring to preschool children below age-level proficiency through planned, hands-on activities and progress documentation; continued operations for a fourth program year despite funding challenges.
- Financial Stability and Asset Building Services Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsProvides financial support services to help families become self-sufficient, including free tax preparation through the VITA program, which filed 1,329 tax returns and claimed $2.47 million in refunds during the 2024 tax season, including a pilot program in Pajaro.
- Financial Stability and Asset Building Services Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsProvides financial support services to help families become self-sufficient, including free tax preparation through the VITA program, which filed 1,329 tax returns and secured $2.47 million in refunds during the 2024 tax season, including a pilot program in Pajaro.
- Mental Health and Substance Use Support Financial Assistance for Therapy AccessConnects individuals to mental health and substance use disorder care through a network of collaborating organizations.
- Rent Stabilization ProgramStarted a rent stabilization program using remaining Covid-19 rental assistance funds to support housing stability in Monterey County.
- School Supply Distribution Campaign Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates the "Stuff the Bus" campaign to provide school supplies to students in need, including distributing thousands of backpacks and organizing volunteers to fill 700 backpacks for students experiencing homelessness in Soledad.
- School Supply Distribution Campaign Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates the "Stuff the Bus" campaign, distributing thousands of backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need, including organizing volunteers to fill 700 backpacks for students experiencing homelessness in Soledad.
- Service Referral and Navigation NetworkConnects residents to health and human services through the Hope & Help Network and the Smart Referral Network, including 21,481 referrals made via 211 in 2024, and connections to mental health and substance use disorder care through a network of collaborating organizations.
capacity building · 2
- Community Impact and Capacity Building Initiatives Health Clinic Expansion & New Facility OpeningProduces annual reports documenting impact in Early Care & Education, Asset Building, and Affordable Housing, and opened a new Community Impact Center in downtown Salinas to expand community service delivery.
- Community Impact and Capacity Building Initiatives Health Clinic Expansion & New Facility OpeningProduces annual reports documenting impact in Early Care & Education, Asset Building, and Affordable Housing in Monterey County, and opened a new Community Impact Center in downtown Salinas to expand service delivery.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Collaborative care and coordinated access networks collaborative_care_networkStrengthens access to mental health, substance use, and human services by building coordinated referral networks among providers and leveraging technology to streamline connections for individuals in need.
- Community-governed financial transparency governance_and_financial_transparencyEnsures financial accountability and compliance with GAAP through rigorous governance, annual audits, and community volunteer involvement in budget and financial oversight.
- Early childhood literacy through classroom engagement early childhood literacy interventionImproves language and literacy outcomes in preschool children via hands-on, engaging activities and direct classroom support, emphasizing early intervention as a foundation for long-term educational success.
- Improving Early Childhood Literacy through Direct Intervention early childhood literacy interventionThe organization enhances language and literacy skills in preschool children by implementing engaging, hands-on activities and providing direct support within classroom settings.
- Multi-pronged financial stability ecosystem financial_stability_ecosystemAdvances financial stability through an integrated ecosystem of services including affordable housing, child care access, financial support services, and resource connection, recognizing that economic resilience depends on multiple interconnected supports.
- Promoting Financial Stability through a Multi-pronged Approach financial_stability_ecosystemThe organization employs a comprehensive strategy to foster financial stability by addressing various interconnected factors, including access to essential services like child care and housing, providing direct financial support, and connecting individuals with resources and volunteer opportunities.
- Public-Nonprofit Partnership Staffing Model public-nonprofit partnership staffing modelThe organization partners with public agencies to fund dedicated positions, thereby supporting vulnerable populations through a collaborative staffing model.
- Public-nonprofit partnership staffing model public-nonprofit partnership staffing modelSecures dedicated staff positions through partnerships with public agencies to extend capacity and deliver sustained support to vulnerable populations.
- Strengthening Service Delivery through Collaborative Networks and Technology collaborative_care_networkThe organization improves access to care and strengthens service delivery systems by fostering collaboration among service providers through referral networks and by developing technology tools to streamline access to services and support for nonprofits.
- Technology-enabled service coordination and referrals technology-enabled service coordinationDevelops and deploys technology tools to improve access to services for vulnerable populations and enhance efficiency for nonprofit partners through streamlined, digital referral and coordination systems.
- Thematic focus on education, assets, and housing thematic_program_focusConcentrates community impact efforts in three strategic areas—Early Care & Education, Asset Building, and Affordable Housing—to align resources and maximize systemic change.
named programs · 12
what they call their work
211 Lifeline Services
Provides a resource and referral service for people in need of social services, often in partnership with PG&E for emergency assistance.
211 Monterey County
Information and referral service connecting individuals to health and human services; enhanced with technology to streamline access for people in need
Child Tax Credit Payments Outreach
Provides information and assistance regarding Child Tax Credit payments.
Community Impact Center
Hub in downtown Salinas serving as a central location for delivering programs and coordinating nonprofit services
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Provides financial support for rent and utility assistance to eligible residents.
Financial Literacy Workshops
Offers workshops to improve financial stability, including a course for inmates at Monterey County Jail.
Predatory Lending Research Project
A research initiative in partnership with CSUMB to understand and address predatory lending practices in Salinas.
Preschool Service Corps
AmeriCorps-funded program providing preschool tutoring and early childhood education support; continued by United Way despite federal funding cuts
Rent Stabilization Program
Program using remaining COVID-19 rental assistance funds to provide rent and utility support to prevent evictions
Stuff the Bus
Annual back-to-school campaign that provides backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need across Monterey County
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Free tax preparation service for low- to moderate-income residents, including a pilot program in Pajaro
Wildfire Relief Fund
Coordinates support for communities affected by wildfires.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- AmeriCorps Government — Funds the Monterey County Preschool Service Corps program.
- AmeriCorps Partner — Partners with AmeriCorps to deploy Preschool Service Corps Members as language and literacy tutors in preschool classrooms.
- Bay Federal Credit Union Funder — Conducted a workplace campaign that raised $12,600 for United Way Monterey County
- Board of Directors Government — Oversees budget approval, financial oversight, and performance of the President and CEO.
- County Office of Ed Partner — Funded a position supporting homeless students in partnership with United Way Monterey County
- Hope & Help Network Partner — Collaborative network of organizations in the mental health and substance use disorder spaces that connects residents to care through referrals and system improvements.
- MCOE Partner — Co-hosted the "Stuff the Bus" event with United Way Monterey County
- PG&E Funder — Provided a $30,000 donation to boost 211 lifeline services in Monterey County
- United Way Network — Member of the United Way network advancing community well-being in Monterey County.
- Valley Health Plan Partner — Collaborated with United Way Monterey County on the "Stuff the Bus" initiative for children in need