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Welcome to September and the beginning of autumn! As we transition into this vibrant season, let’s embrace the crisp air and golden hues with renewed energy and optimism. Here’s to a month of fresh starts and exciting opportunities.

With appreciation,
Jackie and Kristine

Hartnell College Awarded $2 Million Subaward as Part of $71 Million NOAA Regional Climate Resilience Project

Hartnell College has been awarded a significant $2 million sub-award as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) $71 million Climate Resilience Regional Challenge. This prestigious grant, one of the largest ever given to a non-governmental organization on the Central Coast and possibly in California, will support the Monterey Bay Climate Action Adaptation Network (MBCAAN) in advancing climate resilience in the Monterey Bay Area. Hartnell College will leverage this funding to develop and deliver non-credit certificates and internships to equip the local workforce with essential skills for climate adaptation and environmental sustainability.

The project, part of a five-year initiative led by the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, involves 30 agencies and organizations across Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. It addresses critical climate risks like flooding and wildfires through nature-based solutions and community engagement. Hartnell College will engage over 750 learners in practical, interdisciplinary training over the grant period, providing them with the expertise needed for careers in climate adaptation. Additionally, the college will create a Resilience Student Ambassador Program and offer paid internships to develop local talent further and support regional climate resilience efforts. For more information on this initiative, please get in touch with Shannon Bliss at (831) 770-7050 or sbliss@hartnell.edu.
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Win-Win Giving
Give directly from your IRA and fulfill your RMD

If you’re 73 or older, you must withdraw a certain percentage from your traditional IRA and pay income tax. This withdrawal is called a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and will occur at a higher percentage each year that follows.

If you do not need the income, donating to Hartnell College Foundation directly from your IRA will help you avoid paying income tax from the withdrawal and satisfy your annual RMD, up to $105,000. Giving from your IRA is also beneficial even if you do not itemize. Moreover, your donation will continue to cultivate resources to champion student success.

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If you are thinking about giving the Hartnell College Foundation an estate gift from your will or trust, please contact us or learn more on our website.
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