mcgives.com Monterey County GIVES! 2024 71 montereycountygives.com/partners www.partners4peace.org SUPPORT OUR BIG IDEA 1. Socio-emotional development 2. Money management 3. Career readiness 4. Civic engagement/leadership 5. Academic success OUR FOCUS Serving 6th - 9th Graders To Expand STEP UP Mentoring throughtout Monterey County! Weekly mentoring Equipping youth with tools to thrive Increasing protective factors and reducing risk factors Preventing youth violence and delinquency Partners For Peace providing family prevention/intervention education since 1995. Support our Big Idea: Foster Success! A program dedicated to empowering foster youth ages 16–24 Through hands-on work experience, mentorship, and professional development, we help these young individuals enhance their employ-ability and build a solid foundation for their futures. “Before coming here, I was very shy and had a hard time making friends... once I started my paid internship at The Epicenter, I became more open-minded and social. I met new people, made friends, and for the first time in a long time, I felt like I had a purpose in life.” This experience highlights the transformative potential of programs aimed at supporting foster youth and enhancing their employability. 737 South Main Street, Salinas (831) 998-7291 Donate today at montereycountygives.com/epicenter
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