Projects & Partners

Postpone Teen Pregnancy is a peer education program offered at two high schools in Salinas: Everett Alvarez High School and Alisal High School. Postpone is open to all high school students enrolled at the high schools. Peer educators are trained around various health topics then present to their peers.

The Greenfield Community Science Workshop is a community-based organization committed to enriching the education experience of historically underserved youth by providing them with a safe, fun, and stimulating environment where they can explore their world through science.

Historic Monterey’s mission is to promote and interpret Monterey’s rich history to its visitors and citizens, as well as to safeguard Monterey’s cultural heritage by preserving and protecting its historic buildings and collections for the betterment of generations to come.

The Salinas Valley Mathematics Initiative works with students, parents, and educators to increase mathematical proficiency in Salinas and the Salinas Valley. We believe a strong foundation in mathematics can empower people to achieve fulfilling educational and life outcomes.

We use our computer classes to bridge the Digital Divide and inspire Spanish speaking parents to become more involved in their children’s education.

Our mission is to increase opportunity for community youth and families to enhance their lives through academic success and the game of soccer. Our primary goal is for every academy member to pursue higher education and receive the educational, personal, and communal support needed to gain admission and successfully complete their college education.

1 Village at a Time strives to end poverty and disease through education and empowerment. All proceeds donated to our organization are used to assist children at New Generation School in Uganda, the Beautiful Women’s Group in Mukono, Uganda and for scholarship for advanced education of women.

C3 Salinas seeks to unify community through art. Joining together to Cultivate Creative Community and inspire positive change.

Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County endeavors to increase the capacity and collective power of the nonprofit industry for the benefit of all people in Monterey County by developing and implementing programs that encourage our members to work collaboratively and support one another, improve the internal operations and structures of nonprofit organizations, and speak to the larger community about the critical role of the nonprofit sector in society.

Safe Kids California is led by The Child Abuse Prevention Center (Lift the Children), which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping our kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.

One Pueblo is a group of volunteers who run outdoor camps in rural Mexico to encourage girls in orphanages to overcome physical and psychological limitations through challenging outdoor sports and other activities. Many of the girls have been victimized by abandonment or physical abuse. We also support girls’ individual education needs.

Juntos Podemos informs and educate our local Latino community by using media and grassroots efforts to create consciousness about the importance of safety and public health. Transform towards a culture of peace.

CASP is a networking alliance of over 325 members of the community made up of 70 agencies and departments from the non-profit world, government, education, business, medical, neighborhood and faith communities, gathering together determined to reduce violence and build a better future for our children.

Autism Neighborhood is committed to increasing public awareness regarding autism and its effects through a series of candid and compelling interview with experts and professionals in the field as well as those individuals and families with autism.

The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council strives to improve coordination between agencies, departments and the courts for the benefit of victims of domestic violence & abuse.

The Institute for Advanced Thought on Aging seeks to expand knowledge and awareness of problematic aging issues facing persons, their communities and their societies. By bringing to bear opinions of recognized thought leaders at annual conclaves and reporting results we will inform the aging community, policy makers and the general public.

Labor of Love is a one-day pregnancy health conference which provides health and safety resources for new or pregnant moms.

Friends of Rippling River is a low-income special needs senior development located in the Carmel Valley Village. FORR advocates to assure residents experience a safe and compassionate environment, have sufficient community resources to maintain an active, engaged life, and act with the guidance of the residents.

PARTNERS for the Advancement of Teaching aims to link educators and communities in a comprehensive program of research-based professional development, coaching and curriculum resources.

We are a coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals working to end human trafficking and modern slavery in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties through education, outreach and collaboration. We put victims and survivors of human trafficking at the center of all our work.

Women’s March Monterey Bay harnesess the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change in the Monterey Bay area of California.

A Time for Healing and Grieving provides a monthly support group, confidential one-on-one sessions, referrals and crime scene support to the victim’s family.

Adelante Con Orgullo Mujer Immigrante holds an annual conference to empower and inform immigrant women about health issues.

Artists Ink encourages and develops emerging artists by cultivating and producing impactful works of art that will build community and inspire change.

Best Friends Fund is a support fund to ensure enrichment  for children in foster care in Monterey County.

Community Builders strives to strengthen the quality of life for the diverse populations of Monterey County by connecting volunteers to meet local needs.

FRIENDS of MARINA PARKS brings together community members, civic groups and city leaders to identify needs within seven parks in Marina. FOMP performs small scale physical improvements in the parks as well as sponsoring events that contribute to community health and well­being. The Marina parks include Gloria Jean Tate Park, Locke-Paddon Park, Marina Library Park, Marina Sports Complex, Preston Park, Vince DiMaggio Park and Windy Hill Park.

Friends of the Memorial Arch purpose is restore the structural integrity of the World War I Memorial located in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Immigration Task Force of Monterey County works to prepare and protect immigrant communities from the eventuality of detainment or deportation by informing them of their constitutional rights and to support immigrant communities in the aftermath of detainments or deportations.

Marina Anniversary Committee plans, organizes and implements a city-wide anniversary event every 5-years.

Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women is an advocate for women on matters that particularly affect women – including affordable and quality child care, education, housing, health, equal pay, sexual harassment and other workplace issues.

Power Over Parkinson’s stives to enhance the lives of those affected by the Parkinson’s by ensuring availability, frequency and access to resources, support and education.

Salinas Living Poetry and Prose helps authors in Monterey County learn how to publish their own books. We provide coaching on writing as well as assistance with proofreading, layout and cover design.

Team Villa Boxing believes in supporting the physical, academic, and mental development of youth in Salinas by lifting the teachings of self- discipline and respect.

The Tiny Tentacles Project assists infants and children who have been trauma-exposed or have a medical necessity by providing a crocheted octopus.

UNITE HERE was founded in 1937 as the Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees Union or HERE. UNITEHERE! maintains an emergency support fund for members of Local 483.

Urban Arts Collaborative is a group of young artists that create art for artistic expression, healing and leadership through the power of arts.

To show our gratitude and appreciation, WCAC visits agricultural worksites to bring awareness to farmworkers about Covid-19. We provide supplies needed to keep agricultural workers and their families safe such as masks, cleaning products and health information. We also deliver books for their children, census information, resource listings, and lunches.