Community Foundation of Merced County

⚽️ COPITA MERCED 2026 ⚽️
A FREE community 5v5 soccer tournament hosted by HPA and Telemundo Fresno.

📍 Merced College Stadium
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026

Tournament Features:
• U8, U10, U12, U14, and High School Divisions
• FREE Team Registration
• 5v5 Small-Sided Play
• 4–7 Player Rosters
• Co-ed, Boys, or Girls Teams Welcome
• 3 Games Guaranteed
• Fast-Paced Tournament Atmosphere

This event is designed to make participation easy. Players can form teams with friends, classmates, teammates, or community groups and enjoy a fun day of competition and community.

More Info:
👉 hpanation.com/copita

Direct Registration:
👉 https://tournifyapp.com/live/copitamerced

Spots are limited by division.

⚽️ COPITA MERCED 2026 ⚽️
A FREE community 5v5 soccer tournament hosted by HPA and Telemundo Fresno.
📍 Merced College Stadium
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
Tournament Features:
• U8, U10, U12, U14, and High School Divisions
• FREE Team Registration
• 5v5 Small-Sided Play
• 4–7 Player Rosters
• Co-ed, Boys, or Girls Teams Welcome
• 3 Games Guaranteed
• Fast-Paced Tournament Atmosphere

This event is designed to make participation easy. Players can form teams with friends, classmates, teammates, or community groups and enjoy a fun day of competition and community.

More Info:
👉 hpanation.com/copita
Direct Registration:
👉 https://tournifyapp.com/live/copitamerced
Spots are limited by division.

The Community Foundation of Merced County hosted the Westside Health Clinic Pilot Program for free student athlete sports physicals at Pacheco High School, part of the Los Banos Unified School District.

The clinic provided sports physical clearances, education promoting healthy lifestyles, concussion awareness, hydration and nutrition education for student athletes and school administration, and recommendations for community-based resources as needed.

By bringing services directly to local schools, this pilot program helped improve access to healthcare, wellness education, and support resources for students and families throughout the Westside.

Thank you to Dr. Boggs and your amazing staff for treating 100 students! 🧡

📸 Photo Credit Courtesy of Amanda Gibson

Please take advantage of this valuable resource, Merced County. Thank you United Way of Merced County

Our Program Administrator, Jennifer Summers, has spent considerable time on the Westside of Merced County because of the L.T. & Margaret Shain Trust Scholarships. Upon their passing, the Shains bequeathed $1,000,000 to establish a permanent scholarship fund supporting graduating seniors in the top 10% of their class who are pursuing careers in Agriculture or Medical fields. Only Westside high school seniors are eligible for this scholarship.

The recipients from Los Banos High School’s Class of 2026 are Karley Rocha, Stephanie Alvarez Ramirez, Sarah Sowersby, Melody Dutra, and Jaci Bretz. Congratulations, Tigers!

As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who lost their lives during active military service to our country. This solemn day serves as a time of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

As you spend time with family and friends this holiday weekend, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, honor their memory, and stay safe.

The Community Foundation of Merced County office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day and will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Congratulations to the incredible students from Gustine High School who earned top honors at the Migrant Education Program State Speech and Debate Tournament in Monterey! 🎤🏆

Oscar Vergara and Carlos Rangel, alongside teammate Maribel Rios from Orestimba High School, earned 1st Place in the High School Spanish Debate Division — an outstanding achievement at the statewide competition centered on artificial intelligence.

Congratulations to all of the Region III competitors for representing Merced County and the Central Valley with excellence! 🧡

This evening, we attended the State of Hunger Address at the Merced County Food Bank. It was an impactful evening highlighting the many ways our community can come together to support neighbors facing food insecurity.

We were especially proud to see the Community Foundation of Merced County recognized for working alongside the Food Bank and supporting the World Has Heart Project with Monika Modest! Together, we surpassed our goal of $50,000! 🧡 What an incredible example of compassion, partnership, and community in action.

Thank you Bill, Joe, and Bridget for bringing us all together!

The UC Merced Scholarship Fund is now open! 🎓

This opportunity is available to graduating seniors from a Merced County high school who reside in Merced County and plan to attend the University of California, Merced this fall.

Visit the link in bio
Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

Español:
¡El Fondo de Becas de UC Merced ya está abierto! Disponible para estudiantes de último año de preparatoria en el Condado de Merced que planean asistir a UC Merced este otoño.
Fecha límite: 30 de junio de 2026 a las 11:59 PM

Hmong:
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Hnub kawg: Lub Rau Hli 30, 2026 thaum 11:59 PM