Bright Futures Monterey County

03/25/2026

Had an amazing time hosting and showing our friends from American Institutes for Research (AIR) around Greenfield and North Monterey County. Greenfield Union School District City of Greenfield CA North Monterey County Unified School District The Wallace Foundation

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Check out our February Newsletter! 🌟

01/17/2026

Thank you The Wallace Foundation for such an amazing Convening this week. We are truly grateful for the support and opportunity to connect with the other AOA partnerships across the nation and plan for all the transformational work we will all be doing together. Thank you Supervisor Chris Lopez Greenfield Police Department CA Yvette Padilla North Monterey County Unified School District Monterey County Health Department Hartnell College Foundation Hartnell College Tony Amezcua Jr. This amazing work takes a whole village, and we are beyond grateful for the village we have! Thank you ALL

01/06/2026

BRIGHT FUTURES NEWS 📣
Our January newsletter is here! Learn about our upcoming Bright Spot Celebration on February 6 and how to become a sponsor. Plus, see how we’re building momentum in 2026 with a new strategic plan.

12/29/2025

MCGives is almost over!🌟
Help us reach more families before December 31. Bright Futures is working to ensure every eligible child in Monterey County can access their FREE CalKIDS scholarship and plan for college or career training.

Your donation supports school outreach, intern placements, family workshops, and one-on-one guidance. Every dollar helps and is partially matched through Monterey County Gives.

Support our mission today at mcgives.com/bright.
Link in our bio. 🎓💜

12/26/2025

From IF to WHEN 🎓

Together with our partners, Bright Futures is helping students and families claim their CalKIDS scholarships. MCGives ends December 31, so give today and invest in their future.

Your donation helps students activate their scholarships and start planning for college or career training.

Visit mcgives.com/bright to donate.💜

12/23/2025

Meet Zeus, one of many students who can benefit from CalKIDS! 🎓
Bright Futures is working to help every eligible child in Monterey County claim their CalKIDS scholarship and begin planning for college or career training.

Every contribution helps, whether it’s $5, $20, or $500.

Share this campaign with friends and family to help us reach even more students. Donations made through Monterey County Gives receive a partial match, helping your gift go even further. 🌟

Donate by December 31st at mcgives.com/bright.

12/19/2025

Dream BIG! Hear from Zamira about her future dreams. 🩺💜
Bright Futures is helping students across Monterey County claim their CalKIDS scholarships and invest in their education. Every dollar helps us reach more families with this opportunity.

Give by December 31 at mcgives.com/bright.

12/12/2025

Every Dollar Makes a Difference! 🌟

As the holidays approach, help us reach our goal of claiming every CalKIDS scholarship in Monterey County. Your donations will help place interns in schools, provide materials and training, and guide families through the process.

Student claim rates jumped from 17 percent last November to 29 percent today. Let’s keep going. Donate by December 31 at mcgives.com/bright.

THANK YOU!

12/11/2025

Support Our Big Idea and Help Monterey County Claim Every CalKIDS Scholarship 🎓

Thank you for helping families access their CalKIDS scholarships. Your support has helped students unlock nearly eleven million dollars for their future education. Watch this short message from Tony Amezcua, Director, and consider supporting our MCGives campaign. Go to mcgives.com/bright to learn more.