Parent Power Summit | February 8

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Join F5MC‘s Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network for a Parent Power Summit on Saturday, February 8 from 9:30am – 1:30pm at Head Start in Watsonville. Connect and learn with other Central Coast parent leaders and advocates working to support thriving children and families. Topics include: Leadership and community organizing Advocating for …

ACOMi 2020 | January 25

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Don’t miss the Adelante Con Orgullo Mujer Inmigrante (ACOMi) 2020 Conference on January 25 from 9:00am – 3:00pm at Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield. This conference focuses on educating immigrant women about health and overall well-being. Attend health and education-related workshops, listen to …

Storytelling Workshop

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On December 3, the Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network hosted a Storytelling Workshop for early childhood advocates and parent leaders from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties. The Salinas CAT was represented by ten Salinas Mamás and Fernanda …

Labor of Love Health Fair | September 26

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

The Labor of Love Health Fair is celebrating its 25th year on Thursday, September 26 from 4:30 – 7:30pm at Sherwood Hall in Salinas. Hosted by the Monterey County Health Department and sponsored by First 5 Monterey County, among others, this free annual event is a combination …

Cradle to Career Conference

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

September 11-13 in Washington D.C. Bright Beginnings was in D.C. at the Strive Together Cradle to Career Network Convening, with our local Bright Futures team and 400+ changemakers from across the country, united in the work of breaking down barriers and creating opportunities …