City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 07/28/2025 08:05 AM PDT
Welcome to our CASP Digest July 28, 2025
NEXT CASP MEETING
Join us for our next CASP meeting this Wednesday August 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. We will have a presentation from the Monterey County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
Agency Resource Table Opportunity!
The Resource and Health Fair for the Laurel Town Homes Community is Saturday, August 2, only 5 days away! If your agency/organization would like to table at the event and share your services with this underrepresented community, please fill out this registration. The last day to register is July 30th, 2025. ONLY A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE!
All participating agencies must bring their own table, chairs, and tents, and are required to provide an interactive, family-friendly activity. Set-up will begin at 10 AM, with the event running from 11 AM to 1 PM.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Brisa Salcedo at brisas@ci.salinas.ca.us or (831) 758 7333
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
Once Upon a Rodeo - Kiddie Kapers Parade
Thousands gathered in the Salinas City Center to cheer on over 1,200 children as they paraded through downtown on floats, bikes, wagons, scooters, and more, marking the festive start of Big Week and the California Rodeo Salinas.
Grouped into eight divisions, kids competed in categories like Cowboys & Cowgirls, Dance & Drill Teams, and Rolling Riders, all encouraged to wear western attire. Judging was done by volunteers, with 1st–3rd place winners in each category. Two standout cowpoke winners (one boy and one girl) rode in special cars at the front of the parade.
Each child received a commemorative ribbon, a $1 bill, and local coupons. With cheers, music, and hometown pride, the Kiddie Kapers Parade was a heartwarming kickoff to Salinas’ biggest celebration of the year.
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars! Here are the upcoming meeting dates.
August 6, 2025 (Virtual): Domestic Violence Coordinating Council for Monterey County August 20, 2025 (In-person): Success Stories Program September 3, 2025 (Virtual): Monterey County WYCA
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
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.
Nonprofit community groups are invited to apply for the 2025-2026 Community Sponsorship program. Applicants can receive up to $50,000 per City fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), contingent on funding availability and organizations must show proof of current proof of 501(c)(3) in good standing.
Learn more at: cityofsalinas.org/CommunitySponsorships (Link in bio)
Questions? Email CommunitySponsorship@ci.salinas.ca.us or call (831) 758-7201.
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!
