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  Salinas, CA — The County of Monterey announced on Tuesday, March 3 that they've been awarded $2.8 million in funding through Round 6 of California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program, part of a statewide effort to prevent and end homelessness and expand housing solutions across California. HHAP Round 6 awards were announced Monday by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), following a competitive regional application process in partnership with the Salinas/Monterey & San Benito Continuums of Care. “Homelessness remains a pressing challenge across California,” said Roxanne Wilson, County of Monterey Homeless Services Director. “This funding will allow us to stabilize proven local solutions that support individuals and families on their path to stable, permanent housing.” The HHAP Program provides flexible state grant funds to 14 large cities, counties, and Continuums of Care to support local strategies that prevent and end...

  Do you know a child who loves animals?  It’s time to register for SPCA Monterey County's Summer Animal Camp!  SPCA Animal Camp is all about kindness, compassion, and empowering children to make a difference for the pets and wildlife that enrich our lives. The Camps take place at the beautiful SPCA Monterey County campus in our newly renovated Claire Jacobson Learning Center.  These popular camps offer a unique mix of fun, exciting, and educational experiences.  Activities include lessons in animal safety and handling, hikes on the SPCA grounds, and animal activities. We’ll make toys and treats for pets, meet rescued wildlife, visit with rescued horses and barn pets, play animal trivia games, make pet-related crafts, and lots more. Register now: www.spcamc.org/camp      June 8-12, 9 am to 3 pm: Animal Camp Week 1 (ages 7-12)     June 15-19, 9 am to 3 pm: Animal Camp Week 2 (ages 7-12)     June 22-26, 9 am to 3 pm: Animal Camp ...