Monterey Financial is passionate about giving back to our local community. We encourage all employees to get involved in supporting organizations and causes they are passionate about. Below is a list of some of the organizations and events Monterey Financial has donated to or sponsored over the years.
Oceanside High School Football
Oceanside
High School Football has been a vital part of the Oceanside community for decades,
representing a tradition of athletic excellence, determination, and school spirit.
As one of the most storied programs in the region, Oceanside High School Football
has fostered a culture of teamwork, perseverance, and leadership both on and off the
field.
The program is dedicated to developing student-athletes who excel not only in their
sport but also in their academics and community involvement. With a strong emphasis
on discipline, character, and commitment, Oceanside High School Football serves as a
platform for young athletes to learn valuable life skills that will benefit them
long after their high school careers are over.
Monterey Financial is proud to support the Oceanside High School Football program,
contributing to their mission of cultivating strong, confident, and capable young
leaders. We believe in the power of sports to build character and bring communities
together, and we are honored to stand alongside a program that embodies these
values.
Oceanside Pop Warner Football & Cheer
Oceanside
Pop Warner Football and Cheer is a cornerstone of youth sports in our community,
offering children the opportunity to develop athletic skills, teamwork, and
leadership in a supportive and structured environment. The program is dedicated to
teaching young athletes the fundamentals of football and cheerleading while
instilling values such as discipline, sportsmanship, and respect. Oceanside Pop
Warner emphasizes the importance of academic success alongside athletic achievement,
promoting a balanced approach to youth development. The program's commitment to
safety and proper coaching ensures that all participants learn and grow in a secure
and encouraging setting. Monterey Financial is proud to sponsor the Oceanside Pop
Warner Football and Cheer program, supporting their mission to provide every child
the chance to participate, regardless of their financial circumstances. We believe
in the power of sports to transform lives and bring communities together, and we are
honored to contribute to a program that aligns with our core values of community
involvement and youth development.
Mission Vista High School Softball
Mission
Vista High School, located about 25 miles north of San Diego, is a beacon of
educational excellence and diversity. Serving a wide range of students through its
dual-magnet program in Arts & Communication and Science & Technology, MVHS is
committed to providing an enriching and comprehensive educational experience. The
school's innovative 4x4 block schedule and rich curriculum, including nineteen
Advanced Placement courses and twelve honors courses, exemplify its dedication to
fostering academic and personal growth.
In addition to its academic prowess, Mission Vista High School prides itself on a
vibrant athletics program, where the softball team has become a source of pride and
school spirit. As part of our community, these young athletes demonstrate
dedication, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence on and off the field. Monterey
provides sponsorship for Mission Vista High School Athletic teams.
San Deigo Made Factory
San Diego
Made Factory plays a crucial role in the local community by providing studios and
coworking spaces for makers, artists, remote workers, and small businesses. San
Diego Made Factory not only supports local artists but also organizes large-scale
makers markets that bring together local vendors and sponsors, fostering a vibrant
creative community. The women founded company sought to address the lack of public
visibility and collaboration within the San Diego artist and maker community. Over
the years, San Diego Made has successfully facilitated events, created
opportunities, and engaged the public in the local creative scene. Monterey
Financial provided assistance to San Diego Made Factory when their facility was
damaged by flooding.
The San Diego Foundation
The
San Diego Foundation improves the quality of life in all of our communities by
providing leadership for effective philanthropy that builds enduring assets and by
promoting community solutions through research, convenings and actions that advance
the common good.
PETA
Monterey
Financial is a proud Member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA),
the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 6.5 million
members and supporters.
PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
San Diego Humane Society
Monterey
Financial is a longstanding Member of the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) a
non-profit animal welfare organization committed to ending animal homelessness. The
SDHS have been saving animal lives and serving the community for 138 years and are
proud to be the safety net for 90% of our region's lost, abused and neglected
animals. They also provide care for 12,000 injured and orphaned animals each year
with the goal rehabilitating and returning them to their natural habitat. San Diego
is home to more than 320 animal species, each uniquely contributing to the beautiful
environment that we call home.
SDHS will be a refuge to 50,000 animals this year, and we put no time limit on how long animals remain in our care - a pet stays available for adoption as long as needed to find a loving home and wildlife as long as needed to heal.
Boys and Girls Club
Dedicated to
inspire, develop and enrich young people to reach their fullest potential as
confident, responsible caring members of society.
Monterey Financial has and continues to sponsor many youth teams and groups within the boys and girls club organizations.
Brother Benno's
The goals of the Brother Benno
Foundation are to see that no one in our area goes hungry, no one goes without
shelter or clothing, and most importantly, no one goes without someone to care for
him or her. We also strive to help our guests attain self-sufficiency.
Monterey does a food and clothing drive twice a year and a toy drive during December to get Christmas presents for children's of the Brother Benno's program.
Operation HOPE - Vista
Operation HOPE - Vista (Homeless
Outreach Providing Encouragement) was commissioned by the Vista City Council to
provide emergency winter shelter to families living in Vista and the surrounding
area. Monterey contributes food and clothing to the operation.
Oceanside Soccer Club
Oceanside Soccer
Club's mission statement is to "Provide an affordable, inclusive soccer
environment. One that provides every child who wants to play, the opportunity to
play." Their 3 C's concept of Community, Camaraderie, and Commitment are
pillars of their program.
"It is the generosity of people and companies such as yours that keep our communities growing strong and allows our children the opportunity to thrive in a positive team environment" - Oceanside Breakers Coaches to Monterey Financial
Inland Valley Hurricanes
Inland
Valley Hurricanes provides the opportunity for economically challenged youth to play
football and cheer. Bringing youth closer together through a common interest in
sportsmanship and competition. The programs commitment to teaching children the
safety and fundamentals of football and cheerleading while promoting Honesty,
Loyalty, Integrity, Teamwork, Discipline, Sportsmanship, Respect, Leadership, Trust
and Commitment align directly with our own core philosophies.
Asian Culture and Media Alliance (ACMA)
The
mission of the ACMA is to promote Asian culture and businesses through the power of
the media. Monterey has supported the ACMA as sponsor in their golf tournament.
Susan G Komen
The Susan G Komen foundation has
a mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in the community and
investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. The foundation
has invested more than $2 billion in breast cancer research, education, screening
and treatment since inception.
Warriors Athletic Association
The Warriors
Athletic Association is located in the Northern San Diego County coastal city of
Oceanside, CA. The City of Oceanside has a distinguished lineage of student-athletes
such as the late Junior Seau, Bryant Westbrook, Michael Booker, Willie Buchannon,
and C.R. Roberts who was the first black athlete (1956) to compete against a white
athlete in the State of Texas when he led the USC Trojans to a 44-20 victory rushing
for 251 yards in only 12 minutes. The Warriors Athletic Association look to continue
the legacy of the many great student-athletes who stepped on the gridiron from
Oceanside.