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Receive a presentation by Katy Castagna, CEO United Way Monterey County, providing an overview of the Impact Monterey County 2019 Assessment process.
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It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive a presentation by Katy Castagna, CEO United Way Monterey County, providing an overview of the Impact Monterey County 2019 Assessment process
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Impact Monterey County (IMC) is a collaborative effort of nonprofits, public agencies and the community, working together to identify and work towards the realization of the aspirations of Monterey County residents related to education, economic self-sufficiency, safety, and health. The ultimate benefit to Monterey County is the alignment of stakeholders toward common goals and measurements that improve conditions for all. The initial work of IMC began in 2014 and revolved around an analysis of numerous indicators and data sources along with surveys and community conversations with community members. The community assessment process resulted in a common vision expressed by nearly 7,400 Monterey County residents: Together, a healthy, safe, thriving Monterey County. This overarching vision supported four priority areas, each of which had several sub priorities for focusing local organizations', agencies', and residents' efforts to improve community outcomes. In addition, three important community values were articulated to guide the process: relationships, based on respect, caring, cultural sensitivity and fairness, foster connectedness and community engagement; whole person approaches that include support for mind and body are available from the prenatal stage through the senior years; and community voices drive the design and implementation of services and policy development.
IMC evolved after the initial assessment into a network of dozens of organizations and agencies to lift and carry forward the identified priorities and objectives. The Network convenes leaders and...
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