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The County of Monterey is home to more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations. They collectively work to improve the quality of life for local residents in many areas. In so doing, these organizations grapple with myriad challenges. These include affordable housing and homelessness; economic development; and climate change. They also include recruiting and retaining employees in an area with a high cost of living.
To gain insight into the nonprofit sector, Leadership Monterey County (LMC) program participants explored its rich local tapestry on Friday, June 23, 2023. The day began with a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a “behind the scenes” tour. Longtime staff members shared their insight into the organization’s history and evolution. The group then visited the United Way of Monterey County to learn about its vital role in the local nonprofit sector. A panel presentation followed, with the title “Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector: Past, Present, and Future.” Speakers included representatives of the United Way of Monterey County; the Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County; Loaves, Fishes, and Computers (LFC); and Gateway Center of Monterey County. The day concluded with a visit to Moon Gate Plaza Apartments in Salinas. Its development provided permanent supportive housing. A brief tour of the local Chinatown neighborhood followed. LMC participants observed redevelopment efforts that are reclaiming its history and the memories of the communities that lived and worked there.
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is a proud sponsor of Leadership Monterey County. Learn more about the program and complete the "Class Interest Form" for information on the 2024 cohort at www.leadershipmc.org.
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