Toolbox 03.28.24

RIGHT TO CHOOSE

Stacy Cross, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, speaks about the organization’s efforts to provide abortion access in light of rollbacks to reproductive freedom in other states.

11:30am-1:30pm Thursday, March 28. Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Aguajito Road, Monterey. $40/Democratic Women of Monterey County members; $45/non-members; $25/students. info@dw-mc.org, dw-mc.org.

WHERE THERE’S A WILL

Interim, Inc. hosts a webinar about how to take care of loved ones with special needs and create a legacy for them. Hear insights from an estate attorney on steps to take to keep public benefits, administer a trust and understand the role of a fiduciary.

5:30-7pm Thursday, March 28. Virtual event. Free; registration required. 649-4522, interiminc.org.

HAVE HOPE

Carry a beacon of hope for people in crisis by becoming a suicide responder. Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast is holding an intensive training and a seven-week training for residents to acquire essential knowledge and skills and to be part of a compassionate community to help those in crisis. If you are in crisis, dial 988 for the suicide lifeline.

The intensive training dates are 10am-2pm Monday-Friday, April 1-12 via Zoom. The seven-week training meets from 5:30-8:30pm on Wednesdays, April 17-May 29 via Zoom. Free. Apply online. 423-9444, sp524hr@fsa-cc.org, suicidepreventionservicecc.org.

HELP HERE

The Pajaro Assistance Center is open to help residents and business owners apply for support through the County of Monterey’s Unmet Needs Program, which has $10 million total to distribute to those who were affected by winter storms and flooding in Pajaro last year.

Hours are 10am-7pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 2-7pm Thursdays and Fridays; 10am-2pm Saturdays, until April 27. Bring documentation such as proof of residency. (888) 451-4649 (English), (888) 807-0790 (Spanish), montereycountyworks.com.

RENT OR OWN

The Monterey Rental Inventory is open for property owners to register, and city staff are available to help. Drop-in hours are available for assistance with online registration.

1-4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, until April 18. Monterey Public Library solarium room, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. 242-8740, rentalinventory@monterey.org, monterey.org/rentalinventory.