Community Impact Center Conference Rooms

Welcome to the United Way Monterey County Community Impact Center!

Located at 232 Monterey Street, in the heart of Salinas City Center, our Community Impact Center is a hub for collaboration and innovation. We proudly offer conference rooms and meeting spaces to support the work of like-minded nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies across Monterey County. Explore our spaces below and find the perfect venue to bring your ideas to life.

Streamlined Scheduling with Our New System!

Starting January 13, 2025, booking a space at our Community Impact Center has never been easier. With our new scheduling software, nonprofits, schools, and government agencies can reserve conference rooms online with just a few clicks. You’ll need to upload a valid Certificate of Insurance to complete your reservation during the booking process.

Once you submit your booking, it will be automatically confirmed. However, please note that United Way Monterey County reserves the right to cancel or reschedule bookings if necessary. We’ll communicate any changes as early as possible to minimize disruptions.

Our spaces are offered free of charge to qualifying organizations. At this time, bookings are not available for for-profit companies.

Criteria for use

1. The group primarily or directly serves residents of Monterey County.
2. The group mission is consistent with UWMC’s mission.
3. The group must reflect UWMC’s goals of equity and inclusiveness.

Guidelines

1. Only service animals are permitted.
2. No alcohol.
3. No form of political activity is permitted.
4. No personal events. ie. Birthdays, Baby Showers, etc...

Plan for a Successful Meeting

Conference Room Etiquette

• Book your room early
• Cancel your reservation early if the room is no longer needed
• Provide the needed Certificate of Liability Insurance in a timely fashion
• Know the expectations with food & beverages in the room
• Bring any necessary supplies such as napkins, paperware, extension cords, A/V cables, etc.
• Know the expectations for cleaning up after your meeting
• Know what your A/V needs are prior to your meeting
• Know what A/V may be available
• Determine where the restrooms are located for your attendees
• Determine where the emergency exits are for your attendees
• Limit the interruptions with staff with your needs – Plan for a successful meeting
• Be on Time, Leave on Time
• Leave the room better than when you found it

When the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) was looking for a meeting venue to convene a group of environmental justice leads, I knew exactly who to turn to: United Way Monterey County. The Community Impact Center was the perfect space for the newly assembled CNRA Environmental Justice Roundtable to meet in person for the first time! The group was able to hear from local community-based organizations, some of which are UWMC partners, about the importance of partnerships. Being able to meet in Salinas was the perfect meeting location for our group, considering that we had individuals traveling from Sacramento and Southern California. United Way is a proven leader in Monterey County, and now that they have the Community Impact Center, they will be able to leverage that space and increase their impact. -Yessica Ramirez, Environmental Justice and Tribal Liaison, California State Lands Commission

Parking
Free 2 hour parking available on surrounding streets and city lots, or extended paid parking at the Monterey Street Garage for $1.25 per hour.