www.montereycountynow.com DECEMBER 5-11, 2024 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 21 700 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950 MOWMP is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization. EIN 94-2157521 We know that it takes a village—a community coming together—to provide meals, connection, care, and compassion. Your donation does more than feed someone for a day; it helps us drive out hunger and isolation for our neighbors. Your generosity can make a profound impact on the lives of seniors, veterans, and disabled adults in our community. IT TAKES A VILLAGE DONATE TODAY MOWMP.ORG/DONATE SUPPORT YOUTH PREVENTION SERVICES, Nov.14—Dec.31, 2024 MontereyCountyGives.com/SunStreet In 2022, opioid deaths in our County grew nearly 22%, largely linked to fentanyl. Our Monterey County Gives Big Idea will help mentor high school leaders from Monterey County who will craft community projects and social media campaigns to take down fentanyl overdoses and resist high-risk behavior around substance use. “It is important for teens to know about fentanyl because it is so new. Especially with a very small dose of it can kill you.” -Viriana Estrada, STEPS Program Leader DONATE TODAY TO SUPPORT STRATEGIES BY TEENS FOR TEENS
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