Everyone’s Harvest sees dramatic increase in funds distributed through nonprofit’s Market Match program

 Strengthening its mission to provide equitable access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables, Everyone’s Harvest saw a 28-percent increase in funds distributed through its Market Match program in 2020. 

Marina, CA, February 10, 2021 - Strengthening its mission to provide equitable access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables, Everyone’s Harvest saw a 28-percent increase in funds distributed through its Market Match program in 2020. 

“We were thrilled to see that more families than ever took advantage of this program in 2020, and we are also able to double produce purchases for families who received the Pandemic (P-EBT) CalFresh allocation,” said executive director Reid Norris. 

Market Match is California’s healthy food incentive program that matches customers’ federal nutrition assistance benefits (like CalFresh and WIC) at farmers’ markets. The program empowers low-income customers to make healthy food choices and benefits hundreds of small and midsize California farmers.  

In the last 10 years, Everyone’s Harvest has coordinated more than $175,000 in CalFresh purchases for fresh fruits and vegetables. September 2020 was the best month in the history of the Market Match program, as more families than ever now rely on farmers’ markets for healthy, local produce. 

“Not only have we had our most successful year in distributed funds, we've also had great success in assisting those with EBT for the first time,” said Norris, who reported a 57 percent increase in first-time users. “With this increase, we are delighted to ensure food security for those who need it most.” 

For more information, visit www.everyonesharvest.org  or www.marketmatch.org. 

Contact: 
Marci Bracco Cain 
The Buzz PR LLC 
Salinas, CA 
(831) 747-7455 
http://www.everyonesharvest.org

Everyone’s Harvest to Fill Key position in support of its Mission to increase access to Fresh food

  Founded in 2002 by an idealistic California State Monterey Bay student, Everyone’s Harvest has grown into a robust, values-driven nonprofit that provides the community with easy and affordable access to fruits and vegetables. 

Marina, CA, September 25, 2020 - Founded in 2002 by an idealistic California State Monterey Bay student, Everyone’s Harvest has grown into a robust, values-driven nonprofit that provides the community with easy and affordable access to fruits and vegetables.

 Everyone’s Harvest continues to move forward in its mission, and has a job opening for a key new member of its growing team. The Assistant Office and Program Manager is the key management assistant for EH administrative work supporting its five Certified Farmers’ Markets, Community Food Programs, and fundraising work. 

This person will assist the executive director to lead, manage, and hold accountable market and program staff to ensure programs and farmers’ markets achieve mission impact. The position also ensures that office operations run smoothly and successfully including grant and program reporting oversight, accounting and bookkeeping, and paying bills and invoicing. At times the AOM will directly support programs and farmers’ market activities. 

Hours for this full time position will vary depending on business/seasonal needs, but generally it’s 30-40 hours per week. 

Some of the required qualifications include: 

·        Responsible, reliable and detail-oriented.

·        Excellent organizational skills.

·        Proficiency in the use of computers for: word processing, simple accounting, databases, spreadsheets, e-mail and the internet.

·        Excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse populations.

·        Outgoing, positive professional customer-service skills.

·        Knowledge of and passion for farmers’ markets, sustainable food systems, food justice, and the assets and needs of the communities served by EH. 

Those with experience in nonprofit finances, bookkeeping and accounting, knowledge of nonprofit management, university degrees in a related field and bilingual candidates will be given careful consideration.

 Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to info@everyonesharvest.org. 

Contact:

Marci Bracco

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

831 747 7455

marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com

http://www.everyonesharvest.org

 

Max’s Helping Paws Foundation earns $5,000 grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation

Max’s Helping Paws Foundation received a financial boost last week through a $5,000 grant from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation

Monterey, CA, June 04, 2020 - Max’s Helping Paws Foundation received a financial boost last week through a $5,000 grant from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and PURE Insurance Championship.

The financial gift will go a long way toward furthering Max’s mission of helping local families fund treatment for pets in crisis.

What began in 2016 as a way for Dyana Klein to honor the memory of her beloved dog Maximillian has grown into a critical source of funding for local families, especially during the current pandemic. In March the foundation reached an important milestone, helping more than 250 Monterey County pet owners by providing more than $220,000 in total assistance.

Through it all, the foundation has given Klein a way to help lessen the guilt and heartbreak of other pet owners who might have to allow their pets to suffer, or may need to euthanize or surrender them because of financial circumstances.

The donation is part of Monterey Peninsula Foundation’s ongoing mission to enhance the quality of life in Monterey County and surrounding areas through the strategic disbursement of charitable funds generated by hosting two golf tournaments, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the PURE Insurance Championship.

With close to 80 years of expertise in managing golf events and charitable giving, Monterey Peninsula Foundation focuses on creating positive community change across Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties. Find out more about the foundation at www.montereypeninsulafoundation.org.

For more information on Max’s Helping Paws Foundation, or to volunteer or donate to the cause, visit www.maxshelpingpaws.org

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.montereypeninsulafoundation.org

Goodwill Central Coast’s e-Commerce Team Back in Action and Shipping New Items Daily While Feeding Into Nonprofit’s Mission Of Creating Jobs

Once again, there’s a buzz of activity on the top floor of the Goodwill Central Coast headquarters on Moffett Street in Salinas as Goodwill’s ecommerce team opens up operations again, listing and shipping new items daily.

Salinas, CA, May 22, 2020 — Once again, there’s a buzz of activity on the top floor of the Goodwill Central Coast headquarters on Moffett Street in Salinas as Goodwill’s ecommerce team opens up operations again, listing and shipping new items daily.

Monterey County officials gave Goodwill formal permission to open again on April 30, and, on May 4, the operation began with a manager, assistant manager and four department heads. Three days later, 12 other full-time associates who had been furloughed were recalled.

“We are working on new enhancements in our ecommerce operations daily and expect a larger and more convenient process for our customers soon,” said Alan C. Martinson, Goodwill Central Coast vice president of retail.

The e-commerce team sorts through the most coveted donated items to put up for sale at shopgoodwill.com. The website, which opened in July 2017, represents the first e-commerce auction platform created, owned and operated by a nonprofit. Goodwill designed the virtual marketplace to provide an engaging online shopping destination that would further the Goodwill mission.

“It fits our mission, reinvesting in jobs,” said Martinson. “It’s effectively a job creator within a job creator.”

Shoppers enjoy what Goodwill calls “guilt-free retail therapy,” knowing every purchase supports job training programs and promotes reuse, keeping items out of landfills and reducing the need for scarce natural resources.

Martinson hand-picked the team, store associates with experience and a sharp eye who could cull specialty items from the tons of donations, separate them, tag them, photograph them, process them, upload them, and ship them — all in one facility.

The Salinas team shipped 400 to 500 items each day, from gold jewelry to clothing, musical instruments and more, before the pandemic forced operations to close. At its height, jewelry and books were the biggest sellers on the site.

Goodwill’s Mission

Goodwill Central Coast builds lives, families and communities by helping people with employment needs become successful, supported by innovative enterprises that preserve earth’s resources.

About Goodwill Central Coast
Goodwill Central Coast, a private 501(c)3 non-profit organization, began in 1928 in the city of Santa Cruz and today has expanded into three counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo. Goodwill Central Coast now employs over 600 people, including employment training professionals, sales personnel, donation center attendants, warehouse and distribution workers, and administrators. Its programs strengthen communities by improving job growth, the lives of individuals and families, and the health of our environment. Each year Goodwill assists more than 13,000 job seekers get back to work and reclaim financial and personal independence. Goodwill provides a positive learning environment that creates brighter futures through connecting people to meaningful work.

Goodwill Central Coast
1566 Moffet Street
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 423-8611
https://www.ccgoodwill.org

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
https://www.ccgoodwill.org

Mission Days Event to be Held at Mission San Antonio on April 4, 2020

Come to the pristine Valley of the Oaks and enjoy a step backward in time to the mission era.

San Antonio, CA, March 10, 2020 - Come to the pristine Valley of the Oaks and enjoy a step backward in time to the mission era. Attend Mission San Antonio’s annual Mission Days event on Saturday April 4, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parking and Admission is $10/car. Authentic mission era food will be offered for $10/plate with water and soft drinks also available.

There will be historical re-enactors in costume portraying soldiers, artisans, a vaquero on horseback, musicians and dancers. Mission crafts and activities will be demonstrated, including weaving, blacksmithing, candle making, tortilla making, and much more. Members of Los Arribeños de San Francisco will be performing historical Californio music and dance from the Mission period. Artists will be present to display and offer for sale their original artwork.

Mission San Antonio de Padua, the third oldest Spanish mission in California, was founded by Junipero Serra in 1771. The Mission is a state historical landmark and is on the national register of historic places. The Mission remains an active Catholic parish and retreat center. Mission San Antonio is surrounded by Fort Hunter Liggett, and is conveniently reached by publicly accessible roads. The Mission is located off Jolon Road, at 1 Mission Road, Jolon, CA 93928. For more information visit our website at www.missionsanantonio.net or call 831-385-4478 ext.17.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.missionsanantonio.net

Paws for a Cause Gala on May 9 Supports the Mission of Max’s Helping Paws in Providing Financial help to responsible Pet owners with a Pet in a Health crisis

Max’s Helping Paws Foundation will bring the Emerald City to Monterey for a glittering fundraiser in support of its mission — providing a financial lifeline for responsible pet owners with a pet in a health crisis.

Monterey, CA, February 06, 2020 - Max’s Helping Paws Foundation will bring the Emerald City to Monterey for a glittering fundraiser in support of its mission — providing a financial lifeline for responsible pet owners with a pet in a health crisis.

The third annual Paws for a Cause event (Saturday, May 9) takes attendees on a journey through Kansas all the way to Oz. Guests will enjoy a reception with wines provided by Bernardus, followed by a plated dinner, silent and live auctions, music, dancing and a casino.

Held at Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Max’s biggest event of the year will prove that “there’s no place like home.” Paws for a Cause has sold out quickly in the past. Tickets are $150 and available (along with sponsorship opportunities) at www.maxpaws.org. Themed attire is encouraged, but not required. To register by phone, or to ask specific questions regarding sponsorships, call Dyana Klein at (831) 704-6473.

About Max’s Helping Paws
Financial circumstances should never decide a companion pet’s fate. Because of that, Max’s Helping Paws Foundation reduces economic euthanasia, surrender and suffering of severely ill or injured pets by providing pet owners assistance with the costs of urgent medical care. Through the years the foundation has assisted nearly 200 Monterey County families while approving nearly $160,000 in treatments for pets in crisis.

Media Quick Facts For Reference:
Max's Helping Paws Foundation is bringing the Emerald City to Monterey for its most magnificent fundraising evening ever, Max's Helping Paws is holding its third annual fundraising evening to support its mission. To date, Max's Helping Paws has helped nearly 200 Monterey County families and approved nearly $160,000 in treatments for pets in crisis.

This magical, spectacular evening will take you on a journey through Kansas all the way to the glistening Emerald City as Max's Helping Paws hosts it's largest event of the year, Paws for a Cause. For year 3, guests will enjoy a reception with wines provided by Bernardus Wine, followed by a plated dinner, silent and live auctions, followed by music, dancing and casino. This event, which has sold out both prior years, is sure to sell out once again. Some very special surprises await attendees as they travel to the Emerald City.
When: May 9, 2020 Reception/Silent Auction opens 5:30PM

Where: Portola Hotel & Spa, in Monterey, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940

Tickets: $150, Tables of 8 or 10 available.

Sponsorships (see details below): Multiple Sponsorship Options available

Online Tickets or Sponsorships: MAXSPAWS.ORG (Details Attached)

Phone Registration, Sponsorships or Other Questions: contact Dyana Klein, (831) 704-6473

Max’s Helping Paws Foundation Fact Sheet:

MHPF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with Monterey County veterinary practices to provide financial assistance to clients with pets in need of critical, short-term care or longer-term, continued care.

Pets are members of the family. MHPF keeps pets at home with their families and out of overburdened shelters.

MHPF’s minimizes economic euthanasia, surrender, and suffering of severely ill or injured pets due to their owners’ inability to afford necessary and unexpected medical treatments.

Since it first started providing financial assistance in mid-2017, MHPF has approved more than $160,000 (and growing) in financial assistance and has helped nearly 200 pet families deal with financial hardship.

MHFP is a matching program paying up to 50% of costs, including diagnostic tests (Up to the Maximum allowable), allowing owners to make informed decisions around the fate of their companion pet. We help owners educate themselves as to all their options. We are unique in this aspect. We also provide guidance to help pet owners gather their portion.

MHPF has 23 veterinary partners.

MHFP is based in Monterey County and serves only Monterey County.

We are very responsive to our pet families and our veterinary partners. We have a veterinary liaison, Shelley, so our veterinary partners have a person to go to keep lines of communication open.

We have a no-contract relationship with our veterinary partners, making for a very organic and personal connection. We have an enrollment form that outlines what we provide.

MHPF launched an unprecedented two-year pilot program that provides for pets with chronic conditions, the Continued Care Program, which will provide up to two years of ongoing financial support to responsible families whose dog or cat faces a chronic illness.

MHPF is the first animal welfare organization in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties to launch a Continued Care program such as this in Monterey County.

Max’s Helping Paws Foundation is named after Dyana and Jonathan’s beloved miniature pinscher, Maximillian, who they lost to illness in May of 2016.

To contact MHPF, call (831) 704-6473 or email info@maxshelpingpaws.org. For more information, go to its website at https://www.maxshelpingpaws.org.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
https://www.maxshelpingpaws.org

Mission Days Event to be Held at Mission San Antonio on April 6, 2019

Come to the pristine Valley of the Oaks and enjoy a step backward in time to the mission era.

Jolon, CA, March 12, 2019 - Come to the pristine Valley of the Oaks and enjoy a step backward in time to the mission era. Attend Mission San Antonio’s annual Mission Days event on Saturday April 6, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parking and Admission is $10/car. Authentic mission era food will be offered for $10/plate with water and soft drinks also available.

There will be historical re-enactors in costume portraying soldiers, artisans, vaqueros, musicians and dancers. Mission crafts and activities will be demonstrated, including weaving, blacksmithing, candle making, tortilla making, and much more. Members of Los Arribeños de San Francisco will be performing historical Californio music and dance from the Mission period. Artists will be present to display and offer for sale their original artwork.

Mission San Antonio de Padua, the third oldest Spanish mission in California, was founded by Junipero Serra in 1771. The Mission is a state historical landmark and is on the national register of historic places. The Mission remains an active Catholic parish and retreat center. Mission San Antonio is surrounded by Fort Hunter Liggett, and is conveniently reached by publically accessible roads. The Mission is located off Jolon Road, at 1 Mission Road, Jolon, CA 93928. For more information visit our website at www.missionsanantonio.net or call 831-385-4478 ext.17.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.missionsanantonio.net