You share our belief that Monterey County can be a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. You’re committed to making a difference and want your dollars to go where they will do the most good. We get it. We know that regardless of how hard they work, for many families in Monterey County, the cost of housing and child care makes it difficult to get ahead. For six out of ten families with children, these two expenses account for 50% or more–often significantly more–of their monthly budget.

That’s why United Way Monterey County is taking the lead to tackle these two tough issues.  We’re already hard at work helping families gain access to quality, affordable child care.

• We're providing pre-K students with an intensive summer program so that they are ready for kindergarten.
• We’re partnering with Bright Futures to increase the number of quality, affordable child care options throughout the county.

The lack of affordable, quality housing for working families is affecting the health, safety, and educational achievement of our residents. It also limits the productivity of our local businesses. That’s why United Way Monterey County is investing in lasting solutions to this complex problem. Our investment in the Monterey Bay Housing Trust (MBHT) will be matched 4:1 and will increase the number of available, affordable housing units in our community.

In addition, UWMC is helping families build financial assets so they can prosper.  Your support means a lot. We hope we can count on you to join us as we fight for the financial stability of families in our community. Working together, we know it’s a fight we can win.

Campaign Resources

We hope you'll find these resources valuable as you implement your workplace campaign.
If you have any questions about your workplace campaign, please contact Lynda Patrick.