City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 07/07/2025 08:05 AM PDT
Welcome to our CASP Digest July 7, 2025
NEXT CASP MEETING
Join us for our next CASP meeting on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM. This meeting is in-person in the Salinas Police Department Community Room (312 E. Alisal St.). We will have a presentation from the Monterey County Office of Education on Community Schools.
Join the Planning Committee for Our Upcoming CASP Events!
We're gearing up for exciting projects, and we're putting together two incredible teams to bring them to life. This is your chance to be part of the behind-the-scenes magic that makes our events unforgettable.
The planning committees will take the lead on organizing, brainstorming, and shaping the experience for the 2025 March for Peace and/or The Laurel Town Homes Project (Acosta Plaza). From logistics to creative touches, your ideas and energy will make a real impact.
Our first committee meetings are just two weeks away, if you would like to help drive the vision forward, please reach out to Brisa Salcedo at brisas@ci.salinas.ca.us by July 7, 2025.
March for Peace: July 8, 2025, Via Zoom at 11:00am.
Laurel Town Homes Project (Acosta Plaza): July 9, 2025, Via Zoom at 11:00am.
Let’s make something amazing happen!
CASP Awards Recap Video
Check out this outstanding video created by Alvaro "Coach Al" Venegas and his team at Man 0n A Missi0n, highlighting the 2025 Community Alliance for Safety and Peace (CASP) Awards!
Coach Al served as our inspiring keynote speaker, helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of Dawn Allen, Melissa Edwards, Zacil Pech Hernandez, and Julia Muruato.
Thank you to Coach Al and his team for the uplifting and empowering speech and for creating a video that captures the heart of the 2025 CASP Awards. It’s a meaningful way for us to remember and reflect on this special event.
If you have trouble accessing the presentations, please email brisas@ci.salinas.ca.us for a PDF copy.
Shining in Our Community
LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
Last week, our community came together in an inspiring show of unity for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in support of Special Olympics Northern California. 💙🔥
From Salinas PD, CHP, Salinas Fire, MCSO, CDCR, the District Attorney’s Office, to Monterey County Probation, local heroes joined forces in Salinas to carry the Flame of Hope, spreading a powerful message of inclusion, support, and strength for athletes of all abilities.
A huge shutout to everyone who ran, cheered, volunteered, or simply showed up. You are not just running, you are changing lives through the power of sport. 🏃♀️🏃♂️🔥
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars! Here are the upcoming meeting dates.
July 16, 2025 (In-person): MCOE Community Schools August 6, 2025 (Virtual): Domestic Violence Coordinating Council for Monterey County August 20, 2025 (In-person): Success Stories Program
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.
Announcements
WWCA is having a fundraiser at the Salinas BBQ on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. This event will take place from 7am-9pm. Join them, and enjoy a delicious meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and support the impactful work they do to provide critical services and resources to victims/ survivors of domestic violence. A portion of the fundraiser proceeds will go directly toward their vital programs, emergency shelter, housing assistance, and therapy.
As part of the fundraiser, you will need to show this flyer or use the promo code when ordering.
YWCA is hosting a Back-to-School Drive to support children impacted by domestic abuse. They are collecting new backpacks, school supplies, clothing, shoes, and gift cards to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. Donations will go directly to children receiving services through their shelter, housing, and therapy programs, giving them the essentials they need to succeed.
The Salinas Regional Soccer Complex is hosting a Community Health Day, in partnership with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, July 26.
This free, family-friendly event will include:
A soccer clinic led by Quakes legend Shea Salinas
Free health screenings from Salinas Valley Health’s Mobile Clinic
Produce box giveaways from the Food Bank for Monterey County
Free kids’ haircuts, music, food, and community resource booths
Nonprofits and community organizations can also sign up to host a booth:
At Parks California, we believe that everyone deserves a world-class park experience that can lead to a lifelong connection with nature. However, documented disparities, such as the lack of transportation or public transit options can be a barrier to fostering personal connections with the outdoors.
To help ensure that all communities, including people who have been historically marginalized, have an opportunity to visit and enjoy California State Parks, Parks California launched the Route to Parks grants program in 2020 to support local organizations that are best able to address transportation and other obstacles faced by these communities.
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.
We're thrilled to announce that First 5 Monterey County is seeking a Finance & Grants Manager to join our team! Please share this news with anyone who you think may be interested.
First 5 Monterey County enriches the lives of children and families by elevating early childhood as a priority, strengthening connections, and advancing quality within a whole system of care and support.
The Finance & Grants Manager role supports F5MC by overseeing day-to-day financial activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. The position requires significant financial and accounting skills and experience. This role plays a vital part in managing grants, budgets, contracts, and financial reporting under the direction of the Director of Finance while working closely with internal teams.
By contributing to the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace, you're helping build a safer and stronger community for everyone. All funds will be used for upcoming CASP events and activities, including the CASP Awards, March for Peace, My Life Story Conference, community outreach, and more!
