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Dear YWCA Monterey County Friends:
Updates about Service Provision Under Shelter-in-Place
In light of the increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Monterey County, we have not been able to resume delivering in-person services from our main office in Salinas. We value the health and safety of our staff and clients alike and will continue to ensure a safe workplace informed by science and public health guidelines. This involves remote work for many staff, stringent office sanitization protocols, and flexibility in the midst of a rapidly changing environment. You can find updates about each of our programs below:
As external stakeholders, volunteers, and mission-related supporters, we welcome your thoughts. Please feel free to contact us at info@ywcamc.org Your ideas and comments are important as we all move forward together.
Christine Duncan MSW
CEO
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