City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 04/20/2026 05:06 PM PDT
CASP DIGEST - April 20, 2026
NEXT CASP MEETING
Join us for our next CASP meeting Wednesday, May 6th at 10:00 AM. This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. This meeting will feature a presentation from our partners at Empathy in Action.
Meeting Zoom Link (first Wednesday of the month only)
Community Alliance for Safety and Peace (CASP) Awards
What a morning! This past Wednesday, we celebrated the 2026 CASP Awards, and the energy in the room was absolutely electric. It was a beautiful reminder of what happens when a community decides to stand together for safety and peace.
To our sponsors, attendees, and supporters: you made this celebration possible. Seeing so many familiar and new faces reminds us why we do what we do. We’re already looking forward to the networking meetings and events ahead this year.
We also want to give one more round of applause to our three 2026 awardees. Thank you for your tireless work in making Salinas a place we are all proud to call home.
Think ahead: Do you know a local changemaker who belongs in the spotlight? Start thinking about your nominations for next year now!
Missed the event? You can still help us celebrate! Next time you see our 2026 awardees in the community, please join us in giving them a well-deserved congratulations.
Stay tuned for the pictures and videos from this amazing event!
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
OTHER RESOURCES:
2-1-1 Monterey County
Click here to look up/learn about Monterey County resources.
ACE's Study
Statistical data from the Child Abuse Prevention Council.
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.
Salinas Recreation Superintendent Kristan Lundquist will temporarily take the lead for CASP with support from City Manager Rene Mendez, Admin Aide Brisa Salcedo and new part time Community Outreach Assistant Alyssa Lacalamita.
With sincere gratitude,
Jose Arreola OUTGOING Director, Community Alliance for Safety and Peace
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.
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!
