86 Monterey County GIVES! 2024 mcgives.com DONate online mcgives.com Education & Youth “As a MAOS student at Monterey High, I can confidently say that being part of this academy has been an incredible experience. I’ve gained lots of hands-on knowledge. The field trips have been both fun and educational. The sense of community among MAOS is amazing. I’ve made lots of friends who share my interests. MAOS teachers are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive. MAOS can truly enrich someone’s experience.” -Elijah K., 16 Marina Youth Arts Year Founded: 2005 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 0 paid, 55 volunteers Budget: $54,000 (408) 209-3645 marinayoutharts.org Big Idea: Simple habits can make a big difference! Marina Youth Arts’ Big Idea harnesses the well-documented creative powers of journaling for students of all ages. The Creative Wellness For Kids Through Journaling and Art initiative helps kids express themselves and build emotional resilience through a mixed-media journaling project. Doodles or paints, poems and stories—anything goes in these therapeutic journals. Donations will also support Marina Youth Arts’ Drama Club and their other community events. “Marina Youth Arts is an amazing asset to the city and is the foundation of the art experience for youth in Marina. My husband and I have supported Marina Youth Arts since its beginning, and through the Marina Foundation we have worked with them on the Festival of Winds, the Labor Day event, as well as other city activities. Since 100 percent of the funds they receive are spent on after-school programs, donations are money well spent.” -Dorothy Emerson Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum Year Founded: 1983 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 6 paid, 60 volunteers Budget: $105,000 601-6928 mcarlm.org Big Idea: The seven unique historical experiences contained within the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum depict the vast and impressive agricultural history of this significant part of the United States. Visitors and students learn the history of dairy farming or how the water supply works and our place in the sustainability cycle at MCARLM, thanks to accessible, engaging exhibits. This Big Idea is to continue delivering this message, and to capture and share the history of how our abundant natural resources led to today’s successful communities. “MCARLM has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Science camp, fourth-grade Gold Rush jamboree, school field trips and now I get to serve as an intern. I have learned so much here and can’t wait to learn even more!” -Tommy S., 16 MPC Foundation Year Founded: 1994 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 5 paid, 100 volunteers Budget: $1,847,492 655-5507 mpcfoundation.org Big Idea: The MPC Foundation’s Big Idea is serving more than 400 students who receive financial support and mentorship each year. The Foundation’s help takes many forms, from providing textbooks to offering emergency assistance to students facing unexpected hardship. Internships through the Foundation help students get clarity on their career goals and build professional networks. These services help give students stability, enabling them to launch from their two-year degree at Monterey Peninsula College to a four-year college or a career. “Community happens when you go beyond the soccer pitch.” -Chris Lopez, Salinas Regional Soccer Complex Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation Year Founded: 1974 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 0 paid, 78 volunteers Budget: $50,000 372-5006 ffpgpl.org Big Idea: The local library has always been a haven for learners of all ages. The Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation seeks to highlight this lovely aspect of libraries through its Big Idea. While many programs separate age groups, this new effort will build fresh programs to celebrate shared interests and experiences across generations. This program will build relationships and combat ageism through art therapy and wellness activities like sound baths and therapy dogs. “Pacific Grove Library is the heart of our town and resonates with its residents of all ages. It is a heartwarming sight to see little toddlers buried in books in one nook and senior citizens catching up with news in another. One hopes that our library will continue to be the butterfly of our town, giving wings to ideas, knowledge and much more to spread peace, love and harmony.” -Jawad Khan spotlight
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