118 Monterey County GIVES! 2026 mcgives.com MONTEREY BAY FISHERIES TRUST Year Founded: 2014 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 3 paid, 22 volunteers Budget: $532,028 (831) 233-3101 montereybayfisheriestrust.org BIG IDEA: Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust works behind the scenes to support every part of the local fishing industry. Want to make Moss Landing Harbor a sustainable working waterfront? Educate the community about the vital role of local fishing? Donate fresh seafood to the hungry, adding up to tens of thousands of meals? Its Big Idea covers all that and more, with the goal of strengthening our fishing community and expanding access to healthy seafood. “Thriving fishing communities require investment, collaboration and a shared commitment to protecting both people and place. That’s why the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is so important. It helps ensure our working waterfronts, local seafood and multigenerational fishing families remain a vibrant part of Monterey Bay’s future.” -Maya Hoffman PACIFIC GROVE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Year Founded: 2009 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 13 paid, 163 volunteers Budget: $1,763,076 (831) 648-5716 pgmuseum.org BIG IDEA: Did you know you have free admission to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History? That’s right; if you’re reading this and live in Monterey County, you are welcome to explore and connect with the natural and cultural heritage of where you live. In addition to its nature, science and culture exhibits, this Big Idea includes free Science Saturdays and hands-on learning opportunities. By removing barriers to participation, this nonprofit seeks to strengthen scientific literacy and celebrate ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY DONATE ONLINE MCGIVES.COM “That spark of discovery is contagious.” -Stephanie Turcotte Edenholm, Monterey Audubon Society RESCUING HORSES, EMPOWERING YOUTH Equine Rescue & Therapy for Trauma-Impacted Youth WONDER WOOD RANCH www.wonderwoodranch.org Your gift helps us create spaces where women find belonging, build relationships, access opportunities, and turn their dreams into reality. Women Are Powerful Leaders When We Invest in Women, Entire Communities Thrive. montereycountygives.com/mujeres GIVE NOVEMBER 12 – DECEMBER 31 295 Main St, Salinas CA, 93906 (831) 783-1244 www.mujeresenaccion831.org For more information:
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