Mission Statement
Our Journey
How It All Began
2003 — Opening Our Doors
August 19, 2003
Monument Crisis Center officially opens to serve the community.
2003 — First Annual Turkey Distribution
November 2003
Monument Crisis Center hosts its first annual turkey distribution for local families.
2003 — Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program Begins
December 2003
The Holiday Adopt-A-Family program launches to support families during the holiday season.
2004 — Resource and Referral Program Begins
The Resource and Referral Program begins to take shape, connecting clients with essential services.
2004 — Key Community Partnerships Formed
Partnerships are established with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Bay Area Legal Aid.
2004 — Resource and Referral Program Begins
The Resource and Referral Program begins to take shape, connecting clients with essential services.
2004 — Key Community Partnerships Formed
Partnerships are established with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Bay Area Legal Aid.
2005 — First Annual Heartfelt Gala
February 2005
The first Heartfelt Gala is held to support programs and community services.
2005 — First Major Grant Awarded
The organization receives its first major grant from Starbucks through the Grants for Giving program.
2005 — First Major Grant Awarded
The organization receives its first major grant from Starbucks through the Grants for Giving program.
2006 — Expansion to New Facility
July 2006
MCC moves into a new 4,600 sq ft location to better serve the community.
2006 — Youth & Education Programs Launched
The Youth Enrichment and Education Program begins, later becoming the After School Cafe.
2006 — Youth & Education Programs Launched
The Youth Enrichment and Education Program begins, later becoming the After School Cafe.
2007 — Senior Moments Program Begins
March 2007
The Senior Moments program launches to support senior community members.
2007 — Backpack Distribution Program Begins
Summer 2007
The first annual backpack distribution provides school supplies to students.
2007 — Increased Demand During Recession
The Great Recession leads to a significant increase in clients seeking services.
2007 — Backpack Distribution Program Begins
Summer 2007
The first annual backpack distribution provides school supplies to students.
2007 — Increased Demand During Recession
The Great Recession leads to a significant increase in clients seeking services.
2008 — Summer Camp Program Launch
Summer 2008
The first summer camp program is introduced for youth engagement.
2009 — Youth Action Board Established
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is created, later evolving into the Teen Center.
2009 — Youth Action Board Established
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is created, later evolving into the Teen Center.
2009 — Resource Program Fully Developed
The Resource and Referral Program becomes fully operational and structured.
2009 — New Organizational Branding
A new logo is introduced to represent MCC’s growing impact.
2010 — Holiday Food Box Program Begins
The first holiday food box distribution supports families during the holidays.
2010 — Holiday Food Box Program Begins
The first holiday food box distribution supports families during the holidays.
2010 — Community Partnerships Expanded
New partnerships formed with Concord Library, Police Department, and Legal Services.
2011 — First Resource Fair
MCC hosts its first Resource Fair to connect community members with services.
2012 — Guitars Not Guns Program Begins
The Guitars Not Guns program launches to support youth development.
2012 — Disaster Preparedness Program Developed
A disaster preparedness program is created to support community resilience.
2013 — Construction Begins on Market Street Location
Construction starts on the future MCC facility at 1990 Market Street.
2014 — Move to Market Street Location
MCC relocates to its new home on Market Street.
2014 — International Rescue Committee Partnership
MCC begins working with the International Rescue Committee.
2014 — Scout Troop 1990 Began
Pack 1990 begins its journey.
2014 — Rotacare Bay Area makes first visit
Rotacare Bay Area makes its first community visit.
2014 — Teen Center Officially Launches
The Teen Center opens for middle school students.
2014 — Rainbow Community Center Partnership
A partnership begins with Rainbow Community Center.
2015 — Cooking Classes Introduced
Cooking classes begin in partnership with 18 Reasons and Cooking Matters.
2016 — Legal Outreach Partnership Begins
Monument Crisis Center partners with Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach.
2017 — Health & Wellness Collaboration
John Muir residents begin providing on-site wellness education.
2017 — Youth Robotics Program Launch
The first youth robotics and coding program begins.
2017 — Community Produce Program Begins
The Food Bank launches produce distribution at MCC.
2018 — Animal Food Support Partnership
Partnership begins with ARF (now Joybound) to provide pet food.
2019 — Spay & Neuter Clinics Hosted
ARF hosts clinics at MCC for pet health services.
2019 — Nonprofit of the Year Award
Monument Crisis Center is named Non-Profit of the Year by the State of California.
2019 - Breathmobile makes its first visit
Breathmobile launches its first outreach visit.
2020 — COVID-19 Shelter in Place Response
Services adapt following county shelter-in-place orders.
2020 — Outdoor Food Distribution Operations
Food services move outdoors for safety during the pandemic.
2020 — First on-site flu clinic hosted
Health Services hosted its first on-site flu clinic.
2021 — 25,000 Households Served
MCC reaches a milestone of serving 25,000 households.
2021 — COVID-19 Vaccination Partnership
MCC partners with La Clinica to provide vaccinations.
2021 — Market Street Property Purchased
The Market Street location becomes MCC’s permanent home.
2022 — Reopening Indoor Services
Services resume indoors following COVID-19 restrictions.
2022 — Taps & Tacos Fundraiser Launch
The first Taps & Tacos summer fundraiser is held.
2022 — Cancer Wellness Hub Launch
A new wellness hub is launched with healthcare partners.
2022 – Solar Panels Installed
Solar panels are installed to support sustainable energy.
2023 –First East County Remote Distribution
First East County remote distribution takes place.
2023 — 20th Anniversary Celebration
MCC celebrates 20 years of service to the community.
2024 — Health & Wellness Becomes Core Program
Health & Wellness is established as Monument Crisis Center’s sixth core program.
2025 — New Executive Leadership
Founder Sandra Scherer retires and Daniel Scherer becomes Executive Director.
2025 — Pantry Expansion Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking begins for the MCC pantry expansion project.
2025 — Sustainability & Community Cleanup Efforts
MCC increases focus on sustainability and community improvement initiatives.
2025 — Mini-Forum Series Launch
The first Mini-Forum Series launches focused on health and wellness.
2026 — Website & Expansion Completion
Pantry expansion project and new website launch completed.