DONATE ONLINE MCGIVES.COM EDUCATION & YOUTH 500 kids experience the unique enrichment of being near our beautiful waters. “Being a part of The Wahine Project gave me opportunities that I never believed possible. Who would have thought that a young, Brown girl from East Salinas would be given the chance to surf? Definitely not me. As a child, I always thought that surfing was a sport only people in movies would participate in—it wasn’t something I ever saw people of color doing, it wasn’t a reality for me. You have changed my life, for that I will always be grateful. Thanks for everything!” -Daisy, Alisal High School student WESTERN FLYER FOUNDATION Year Founded: 2016 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 4 paid, 85 volunteers Budget: $1,584,578 220-8047 westernflyer.org BIG IDEA: After an extensive renovation project, the Western Flyer—a historic fishing vessel that took John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts on a famous voyage to Baja, Mexico—has finally returned to Moss Landing and embarked on its mission in local waters: to help students and scientists explore Monterey Bay while providing a tangible link to our community’s literary and maritime heritage. This ambitious project now enters a new phase of its Big Idea and seeks donations to deliver its distinct blend of scientific and artistic programming, including the Onboard Oceanography Program and the Community Journal Project. “I first stepped aboard the Western Flyer with the goal of fostering a community. On our last day, sitting in the same spot on the aft deck, reflecting on our time together, a feeling of deep gratitude for the community—and for the animals, nature and abundance of life we were surrounded by—washed over me. I walked away with a profound feeling of inspiration and a sense of hope for the future of science, art and the crossroads at which they meet.” -Kaitlyn Ponce WONDER WOOD RANCH Year Founded: 2016 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 6 paid, 45 volunteers Budget: $202,000 235-2234 wonderwoodranch.org BIG IDEA: Youth who have experienced abuse, trafficking or homelessness find new purpose through the equine therapy programs at Wonder Wood Ranch. Last year’s Big Idea, the TAILS Training & Aftercare Program for Trauma-Impacted Youth, is the organization’s new intensive, innovative, multi-layered program teaching WWR’s youth to train and care for rescue horses. With the help of a professional horse trainer, youth learn horse training and care while they ride toward a more promising future. “Wonder Wood Ranch is an important resource in our community, offering equine therapy and outdoor experiences to the most vulnerable youth in Salinas and across Monterey County. Their services are affordable and delivered with skill, love and care. As director of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace (CASP), I have trusted Wonder 96 Monterey County GIVES! 2024 mcgives.com justice peace dignity s empowerment growth strength justice empow ity strength growth pe owt e nt e empowerment justic owth perseverance em erment peace dignity s justice peace dignity s empowerment growth st th th w e t ce m s s empowerment c Legal Advocacy Services Domestic Violence Prevention One on One Counseling Youth Outreach & Prevention Essential Supplies (Food & Clothing) 24 Hour Crisis Line Human Trafficking Services Mental Health Services Services supported through MCGives! j e s t e o e j tj n Legal Advocacy Services Domestic Violence Prevention OneonOne Counseling Youth Outreach & Prevention Essential Supplies (Food & Clothing) 24 Hour Crisis Line Human Trafficking Services Mental Health Services Services supported through MCGives! Legal Advocacy Services Domestic Violence Prevention OneonOne Counseling Youth Outreach & Prevention Essential Supplies (Food & Clothing) 24 Hour Crisis Line Human Trafficking Services Mental Health Services Services supported through MCGives! Domestic Violence is a public health issue! 24 Hour Crisis Housing Services SAFE-HOUSE NIGHTS CRISIS LINE CALLS THERAPY SESSIONS PROVIDED Safe Shelter Human Trafficking Mental Health Essential Supplies (Food & Clothing) Youth Outreach & 3,055 2,675 1,352 YWCA MC supports survivors of domestic violence within our community through services such as emergency shelter, housing, therapy, case management, and financial literacy classes. 1,786 1,464 1,428 Immigration evaluations Financial Literacy YWCA IS ON A MISSION montereycountygives.com/ywca
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