Must! Charities Launches The Pitch
March 18, 2025
Investing in Local Nonprofits to Drive Lasting Change
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Must! Charities collaborates with Lumina Alliance to improve services
February 21, 2025
Nonprofit Lumina Alliance welcomed a bilingual therapist this year to serve Spanish-speaking survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence when they call for help.
Increasing access to therapy and support programs with reduced wait times is one of Lumina's goals. That milestone moved closer to reality thanks to a $963,000 initiative organized by Must! Charities.
Local Non Profit Funds Crisis Center
February 9, 2025
Must! Charities has announced a $963,000 partnership with Lumina Alliance to expand services, improve infrastructure, and support survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in San Luis Obispo County.
Who are SLO County’s immigrants?
January 19, 2025
San Luis Obispo County is home to a diverse immigrant community — but language differences and citizenship status can act as barriers to accessing local services, according to a study released Wednesday.
North County Nonprofits bring warmth and joy with annual Day of Giving
December 28, 2024
The Must! Charities Youth Board chose to help families pick out their coats on Saturday. There are 31 local students on the board this year which Must! Charities Company Culture Manager Megan Leishman notes is the most they have ever had. Must! Charities is a nonprofit that makes investments that address the most critical needs in the community, from youth mentorship to poverty to hunger.
Must Charities invests $326,000 collaboration with Paso Robles Youth Arts Center
November 23, 2024
Must! Charities embarks on a $326,000 collaboration with Paso Robles Youth Arts Center (PRYAC) to invest in students, staff, safety, and technology. Investing today in staff, staff benefits, and safety measures lays the foundation for Paso Robles Youth Arts to expand and increase its capacity and offerings in the future.
Local nonprofit’s $326,000 investment aims to support arts education
November 23, 2024
Local nonprofit Must! Charities has announced a $326,000 investment in the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center to support the growth and development of arts education in the community. The funding will focus on improving student, staff, safety, and technology resources to expand the center’s capacity and enhance future offerings.
North County organizations co-create workforce development program
October 21, 2024
Must! Charities and ECHO launched a Workforce Development Program to provide job training to those in need.
New workforce kitchen program expands job training for ECHO clients
October 21, 2024
Must! Charities has launched a $403,000 workforce development initiative in partnership with El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO). The ECHO Workforce Development Kitchen Program aims to provide culinary training and create a sustainable social enterprise venture that will generate revenue and employment opportunities for individuals. The program will focus on critical skills in culinary service and create pathways for future employment while contributing to the local economy.
Must Charities Launches a $403,000 Progressive Workforce Development Program with El Camino Homeless Organization
October 14, 2024
A collaboration between Must! Charities and El Camino Homeless Organization to empower individuals through comprehensive food service and culinary training while also including a sustainable social enterprise venture.
Transitional housing project supports sexual assault survivors
August 31, 2024
Project will enhance access to transitional housing and support services for survivors in Northern San Luis Obispo County.
Must! Charities and Lumina Alliance transform emergency shelter into transitional housing for survivors
August 31, 2024
Initiative in North County to provide long-term support and housing for those escaping sexual assault and intimate partner violence
Must! Charities Launches an Affordable Transitional Housing Project for Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
August 26, 2024
A collaboration between Must! Charities and Lumina Alliance providing hope through affordable transitional housing, advocacy, healing and wrap-around services in a safe environment for sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors and their families.
Must! Charities Raises Over $2.3 Million at Wine Industry Party with a Purpose
August 16, 2024
Wine and business industry leaders gather with friends and like-minded philanthropists from across the nation to invest in the Greater Paso Robles Wine Region.
Charity golf tournament raises over $150,000
July 1, 2024
The recently held Austin Hope 2024 Charity Golf Tournament raised over $150,000, providing significant support for local nonprofit Must Charities. Hosted by Austin Hope and Hope Family Wines, the event brought the community together for a day of golf, fun, and philanthropy.
Tom “Tommy” Thompson 1952-2024
May 28, 2024
Tom “Tommy” Thompson 1952-2024 was a larger than life lover of all things community and a very much admired member of the Must! Charities family. This beautiful obituary fits him to a T. Cheers Tommy!
Must! Charities organization launches pilot leadership program to help nonprofit leaders and aid community
May 9, 2024
Must! Charities, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities and fostering positive change, is proud to announce the launch of the Must! Charities Leadership Alliance. This innovative initiative aims to provide in-depth professional and personal development to local nonprofit leaders, thereby enhancing their leadership skills and fostering collaboration within the community.