Community of Caring Monterey Peninsula cultivates caring communities by
connecting resources that support education. Programs facilitate community involvement
and help students develop life skills that link school with future work and life goals.

Programs are offered to students regardless of economic or demographic criteria.
But our greatest emphasis is on reaching the middle-of-the-pack children, defined
as the middle 50%, those who are not privileged to have access to either the social
programs directed at the 25% who are least fortunate or the 25% who have access to a better
than average array of non-academic enrichment. Many times these are the kids who want
to be noticed, but don't raise their hands. They just need someone to care.

 

Community of Caring Monterey Peninsula was founded in 1997 by a coalition of
educators, business, community and civic leaders to address an identified need to
improve the local community culture for youth and families. This grassroots effort
began by adopting the framework of Core Values from the national Community of
Caring program and adapting it to meet the unique and diverse needs of the
Monterey Peninsula.

Classified as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 1999, Community of Caring
Monterey Peninsula (CCMP) has continued to evolve, modeling what we teach by
serving as a catalyst and a collaborative, connecting resources within our County’s communities.

 

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