ANIMALS DONATE ONLINE MCGIVES.COM overpopulation in check, preventing future suffering of unwanted animals. “Love you guys! Living in a rural town, I pick up dogs all the time. I have 12 on my property now! You’ve helped me fix, vaccinate and even chip a few (nine) over the course of a year-and-a-half. You guys are truly the best.” -Tiffany L. VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY Year Founded: 1982 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 35 paid, 29 volunteers Budget: $2,560,430 (831) 455-9514 ventanaws.org BIG IDEA: Ventana Wildlife Society is working to ensure the survival of the critically endangered California condor. To downlist the species from endangered to threatened, two self-sustaining populations are needed, each with at least 150 condors and 15 breeding pairs. Its Big Idea supports that work, including expansion of lead-free landscapes through the Safe Foraging Network, which uses GPS data from tagged condors to focus outreach and conservation on the private lands where condors regularly return to forage. Distributing lead-free ammunition to hunters based on this data has already demonstrated it makes a difference. “Lead poisoning remains the greatest threat to California condors, and we cannot afford to lose the progress we’ve fought so hard to achieve. The California condor is truly North America’s most extraordinary bird. With a wingspan of up to 9.5 feet and a lifespan exceeding 60 years, a single condor can soar, breed and raise generations of offspring over its lifetime. Their recovery is possible only because of private philanthropy. We invite you to stand with us to protect these magnificent birds.” -Kelly Sorenson, executive director WONDER WOOD RANCH Year Founded: 2016 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 4 paid, 50 volunteers Budget: $350,000 (831) 235-2234 wonderwoodranch.org BIG IDEA: At Wonder Wood Ranch, abandoned horses and trauma-impacted youth come together to heal in a safe haven. Victims of human trafficking, formerly incarcerated youth and other kids in need visit this Prunedale ranch year-round, benefiting from equine therapy while helping rehabilitate animals that have suffered similar experiences. This Big Idea also extends that healing horse power to more than 70 partner agencies, including schools and foster care organizations, serving more than 1,000 kids each year. “I’ve been in and out of a lot of programs, but this is the program that has truly changed my life.” -Paul Rodriguez Your generosity helped us support over 500 Central Coast pet families in 2026. (831) 471-7255 www.mcgives.com/birchbark www.birchbarkfoundation.org Scan to give! Thanks to a matching gift, your year-end gift to BirchBark will have an even greater impact through MC Gives! PetAid Recipient, Mau Mau 24 Monterey County GIVES! 2026 mcgives.com
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