Best Youth Nonprofit
Rancho Cielo
710 Old Stage Road, Salinas
(831) 444-3560, ranchocieloyc.org.
A lot of talented people make the circus their career. But how do they learn the necessary skills? Who mentors them along the way and helps them find employment? Rancho Cielo is a nonprofit that invests in teens and young adults looking for opportunities and needing the skills. It is purposeful direction. Students can enroll in a variety of programs, including classic car restoration, welding and culinary arts. At Rancho Cielo, the future begins now.