The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has created the Soberanes Fire Fund to assist the affected communities in recovery efforts from the Soberanes Fire which began July 22, 2016.

The CFMC has waived all administrative fees so 100% of donations will be used for grantmaking. The funds will be used to make grants to nonprofits and organizations directly assisting individuals to meet needs as they arise. We are working in close partnership with the Coast Property Owners Association to deploy resources where they are most needed.

Grants will be made to agencies providing emergency assistance, health and human services, short term housing/rental assistance, and other immediate relief or long-term recovery support for the affected residents.

The fund will provide a trusted repository for philanthropic assets to be directed specifically for this purpose. For more information, call 831-375-9712 or visit www.cfmco.org/soberanesfire.