City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 02/18/2025 09:00 AM PST
Welcome to our CASP Digest February 18, 2025
Next CASP Meeting
Join us this Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 7:00 am at the Salinas Police Department community room , for our first in-person CASP General Assembly of the month! We will have a presentation from the Salinas Police Department.
Pink Shirt Day at CASP
Please join us in standing up against bullying! Wear a pink shirt to the CASP General Assembly Meeting this Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Let's show our support for kindness, inclusivity, and anti-bullying! 🌸
2025 CASP Awards Nominations Are Now Open!
Nominate an Exceptional CASP Supporter!
Do you know a fellow CASP supporter, group, committee, or individual who has gone above and beyond to make Salinas safer? Now’s your chance to recognize their incredible work!
📝 How to Nominate: 1. Think of someone who stands out in the field. 2.Go to this google form to start your nomination. 3. Select the award that describes them the best. 4. Share why they deserve to be recognized and their contact information. 5. Share your contact information. 6. Submit your nomination!
Need help? Check out the full list of partners and previous nominees at www.caspmc.org.
📅 Deadline: Extended to Wednesday, February 19, 2025 🔔 Reminder: One nomination per category!
Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make a difference! 🙌
If you have trouble accessing the presentation, please email brisas@ci.salinas.ca.us for a PDF copy.
Shining in Our Community
RIDE Car Scholarship - Rancho Cielo
On February 4, 2025, Rancho Cielo celebrated a historic milestone by awarding the first-ever RIDE (Rancho Invests in Driving Equity) Car Scholarship to three recent graduates: Isabel Patino, Anthony Trejo, and Jesus “Chuy” Hernandez. The RIDE program was created after Rancho Cielo’s Equity Committee identified the need to break down barriers to success for students, particularly the lack of reliable transportation. The initiative includes driver’s education, training, and car ownership education.
With only two cars available and three inspiring applicants, the committee reviewed and interviewed each student but struggled to make a decision. Moved by their stories, John Phillips, founder of Rancho Cielo, went out and found a third car.
During the ceremony, Jesus “Chuy” Hernandez, a 2024 Welding & Fabrication graduate, shared how his life changed when he became the proud owner of a 2007 VW Jetta through Rancho Cielo’s RIDE program. The car now helps him balance his full-time psychology studies at Hartnell College and two part-time jobs. Chuy now aspires to pursue a career supporting youth facing similar challenges.
This first round of the RIDE program has been a success, and Rancho Cielo plans to expand it by encouraging car donations at their upcoming fundraiser, the 15th Annual Culinary Round Up on February 23 in Monterey.
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars! Here are the upcoming meeting dates.
February 19, 2025 (In-person): Salinas Police Department Update. March 5, 2025 (Virtual): Pathways to Safety, Door to Hope. March 19, 2025 (In-person): CASP Awards!
CASP Strategic Plan on Violence Prevention
Click on the image below to view our digital flip e-zine of our Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Prevent and Reduce Violence.
Community Foundation for Monterey County Scholarships
$1.5 million from more than 70 scholarships are available through one application at the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Please encourage students to apply by visiting www.cfmco.org/scholarshipapp. Scholarship applications will be accepted from January 6th to March 15th.
Feel free to contact Esther Figueroa at 831.375.9712 or 754.5880 x107 or estherf@cfmco.org if you have any questions or need additional information.
6th Annual Parent Power Summit - First 5 Monterey County
Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9:00am to dream big about how we can improve child care in our region through collective action & advocacy, build relationships with other parents, caregivers, and local elected officials from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties and learn advocacy skills that will ensure that we make our voices hear.
Haga clic aquí para obtener la información en español.
Santa Cruz Community Grant Program - Parks California
Parks California’s Santa Cruz Community Grant Program is designed to amplify diverse voices, ensuring that historically underrepresented communities and those who have had limited engagement with our parks are at the heart of the planning process. Parks California is seeking representatives to coordinate community engagement events to inform ongoing planning efforts for California State Parks.
Organizations rooted in and connected to communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply for funds to bring groups to State Beaches in the Santa Cruz District. These groups will share their ideas and views on how to create future coastal recreational facilities that increase equity in access and create inclusive park experiences; as well as facilities that are resilient with future coastal processes.
To learn more about the Santa Cruz Community Grant Program and /or the information in Spanish, click here.
The City of Salinas will only accept applications for job postings that are currently open. To view a listing of our current employment opportunities and apply for positions, please visit our Government Jobs career page.
Community Care Hub Manager: The Community Care Hub Manager is a leader in the community with expertise in the fields of early childhood development, early childhood systems, infant/family mental health, and adult learning for professional development. This position will oversee the implementation, management, and evaluation of the Community Care Hub, which involves leading a multidisciplinary team, coordinating service delivery, ensuring program compliance, and driving quality improvement efforts.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Are you interested in working at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History? We are currently looking to expand our wonderful team and are hiring for multiple positions. Positions are listed at https://www.pgmuseum.org/careers
Full Time Seasonal Museum Education Assistant: 9-week term See job description for more details. Application is open until filled.
Full Time Seasonal Museum Education Assistant: 6-week term See job description for more details. Application is open until filled.
CASP COMMITTEE
Board of Directors
The members elect the governing body of CASP.
When: Quarterly, the first Thursday of the month. February, May, August, and November.
