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With interest rates rising, it's a good time to consider a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)! CGAs are easy for donors to establish through @cfmco & eliminate the hassles of managing it on your own. CFMC can help you evaluate different CGA options. Learn more: https://t.co/zQZYmnM5q0

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Those seeking support during a mental health or emotional crisis may dial 988 to connect to a nationwide support network. Trained counselors at more than 180 centers will be available over phone, text, or chat—users may call on behalf of themselves or others.

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The CA Strong Start Index helps us understand the conditions into which babies are born, so we can raise healthy, resilient kids. Join a webinar on August 25 from 10am-11am to review the Index, key results, and how to use the mapping tool. Register: https://t.co/FoxNaz4o4N

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August is National Breastfeeding Month — a month dedicated to advancing advocacy, protection, and promotion of breastfeeding to ensure that all families have the opportunity to breastfeed! Visit https://t.co/cNZGUJv4pb for info.

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@mpusd_now is looking for Early Learning Assistants to support Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten classes. Applicants must be 18 and have a high school diploma. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to get their start in education. Apply: https://t.co/Q20J65sUW9

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Does your nonprofit have computer science, technology, or graphic or web design projects this fall? To connect with @CSUMB Computer Science and Communication Design students in Service Learning, fill out this form by Friday, August12: https://t.co/wPBglfavxh.

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The Parenting Connection of Monterey County is offering new Spanish language programming in Salinas and South County, with a goal of supporting new families! Expecting and new parents can join them for Clase de Lactancia on Wednesday, August 24 at 6pm.

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Join our team! BB & @first5monterey are hiring an Integrated Services Program Manager to improve the coordination of comprehensive health + human services and policies for young children and their families across programs, sectors, and disciplines. Apply: https://t.co/74ahcwERMr

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Monterey County Gives! supports big ideas from local nonprofits. MCGives! is a partnership of the @MCWeekly, the @cfmco, and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to provide in matching funds. Applications are due Thursday, July 28 by 5pm. Learn more here: https://t.co/FTAxrrK5oa

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Founded in 2020, the Weston Call Fund for Big Sur is a special purpose fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (@cfmco). Grant applications for projects and programs serving Big Sur are due Friday, July 29 by 5pm. Learn more here: https://t.co/2BSK4t6LVy

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The #MontereyCounty Preschool Service Corps (PSC) program is looking for new @AmeriCorps members for the 2022-23 year to support language and literacy development in partnering preschools. Visit @unitedwaymcca's website for more information: https://t.co/kmO4FIJGHt

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@HannaBoysCenter is hosting a virtual workshop, "Regulate, Relate, Reason: Managing Challenging Behaviors in Children With Trauma Histories" on Tuesday, July 26 at 9am on early childhood neurodevelopment & strategies to support children coping w/ trauma. https://t.co/pvJgE1kVKT

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Thinking of starting a new business, or need some 1:1 support? Check out this training series from El Pájaro Community Development Program! ➡️ https://t.co/jeufwYh4LP

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With interest rates rising, it's a good time to consider a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)! CGAs are easy for donors to establish through @cfmco & eliminate the hassles of managing it on your own. CFMC can help you evaluate different CGA options. Learn more: https://t.co/zQZYmnM5q0

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There are additional funds available for materials, training, and fees associated with starting new and expanding child care programs in Monterey County! 🎉 Contact Maria Ortiz at the Resource and Referral at 831-757-0775 for information.

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Do you think your program has a COVID-19 outbreak? When a child has tested positive in a child care setting and other children are present, providers can complete this form and submit it to the @MCHDPIO. ➡️ https://t.co/iYH0jRQxid

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Those seeking support during a mental health crisis can use 988 to connect with a trained counselor via phone, text, or chat. This three-digit number increases access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. https://t.co/JLWy4b1rmp

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@first5monterey is seeking a full-time Senior Administrative Assistant to assist the Executive Director with a wide range of administrative duties and to provide event coordination support for assigned Program Staff as needed. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/6AcVtWJZt3

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Join the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers TODAY, Friday, July 22 at 11:30 for a webinar about infant nutrition security, how families are faring today, the systems that must be fixed, and how we can be sure this never happens again. ➡️ https://t.co/knAqMvrAmd

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Monterey County Gives! supports big ideas from local nonprofits. MCGives! is a partnership of the @MCWeekly, the @cfmco, and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to provide in matching funds. Applications are due Thursday, July 28 by 5pm. Learn more here: https://t.co/FTAxrrstZA