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Creating Happier, Healthier, and More Independent Lives For Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

10/25/2026

Congratulations, Rosie Dias — Support System of the Year! 💙🏆

What a special evening at the San Andreas Regional Center's Service Above Self Awards Dinner!

We're incredibly proud of Rosie, Gateway Center's Assistant Administrator of Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), for receiving this meaningful recognition.

Caring for individuals around the clock, 365 days a year, takes dedication, compassion, and teamwork. Rosie plays an important role in making sure our residents receive the support, dignity, and care they deserve every day.

While Rosie was away enjoying a well-deserved vacation, our Executive Director & President, Mike Gonzalez, proudly accepted the award on her behalf.

Our Gateway Center team—Alex, Greg, Jayla, Joseph, Robert, and Azure—also enjoyed celebrating the many inspiring honorees whose work is helping build more inclusive communities.

A heartfelt thank-you to San Andreas Regional Center for recognizing Rosie and for your continued partnership with Gateway Center!

👏 Please join us in congratulating Rosie on this well-deserved honor!

10/16/2026

2026 IMPOWER Women’s Luncheon!

Gateway Center’s Executive Director & President, Mike Gonzalez, joined local businesswomen and community leaders at the IMPOWER Women’s Luncheon, celebrating women’s leadership and the importance of giving back.

It was a wonderful afternoon connecting with Nancy Schollink, Gateway Center’s HR consultant, and Denise O’Laughlin and hearing from keynote speaker Erin Clark of KSBW TV Action News 8!

At Gateway Center, we believe building a more inclusive community starts with meaningful relationships. By connecting with local businesses and community leaders, we’re creating greater awareness and opportunities for the individuals and families we serve.

Thank you to IMPOWER for bringing our community together! 💙

10/13/2026

Inclusion starts with conversation—and grows through partnership.

On October 12, Gateway Center joined the City of Pacific Grove's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force to share local data, raise awareness, and discuss opportunities to strengthen inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Our Executive Director Mike Gonzalez and Day Programs Leader Greg Dinsmore appreciated the thoughtful questions and dialogue about accessibility, community participation, and belonging.

Gateway Center has been part of Pacific Grove for more than 65 years, and we're looking forward to building stronger connections with our City and community partners.

10/03/2026

🎃 Oh my gourd, fall fun has officially begun! Gateway Center of Monterey County’s Day Program kicked off its fall adventures at Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch today!

Follow along as our photos tell the story, from arriving and posing with a giant ape to riding the train through the cornfield, enjoying lunch in the picnic area, and striking a pose with a moving animatronic dinosaur! A day full of smiles, time with friends, and seasonal memories together. 🚂 🌽 🦖

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09/30/2026

On September 26th, the Gateway Center of Monterey County's staff and individuals we serve were excited to be out in the community at Artapalooza, hosted by Art Abilities, and we were proud to sponsor the event! 🎨

This was a wonderful day filled with creativity, connection, and community as our team and residents came together to enjoy the event, connect with community members, and experience the Art Abilities Student Group Dance performance.

As a sponsor and community partner, we were especially grateful for the opportunity to support an event that celebrates creativity, inclusion, and the talents of individuals with disabilities. 🤝

A big thank you to everyone on our team who participated and helped make this such a fun, meaningful, arts-filled event, and thank you to Ritika Kumar, Founder & CEO/Executive Director of Art Abilities, for putting together such a wonderful Artapalooza!

09/26/2026

Gateway Center of Monterey County recently gathered to celebrate Isabel Lussier, our ICF2 – Lead, as she prepares to welcome her new little one! 👶

Isabel has been an important part of the Gateway Center's family for 8 years, and it was wonderful to take some time as a team to celebrate this exciting new chapter in her life. From opening gifts and sharing plenty of smiles and laughter to enjoying delicious food and sweet treats, it was a beautiful afternoon filled with friendship, love, and wishes for Isabel and her growing family. 🎁 🍕

🎉 Congratulations, Isabel! Everyone at Gateway Center wishes you and your family all the happiness as you get ready to welcome your newest addition. 💕

09/24/2026

🥞 On September 23, Gateway Center of Monterey County was pleased to attend the United Way Monterey County Community Breakfast at California State University, Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay University Center, with Greg Dinsmore, Day Program Manager; Traci De Oliveira, Community Integration Program Manager; and Rob Guzman, Development and Community Engagement Manager, representing Gateway Center of Monterey County at this inspiring gathering of community leaders and local organizations committed to strengthening and connecting Monterey County.

The morning began with a warm welcome and introductions from Monica Tovar, Board Chair of United Way Monterey County; Katy Castagna, President & CEO of United Way Monterey County; and Dan Green, Anchor of KSBW TV Action News 8, setting the stage for a meaningful morning of connection and conversation.

We were grateful for the opportunity to connect with Nancy Scholink, Monica Tovar, and many other community partners. Events like this create valuable opportunities to build relationships, share ideas, and strengthen the connections that help our community thrive.

Thank you, United Way Monterey County, for bringing our community together and creating opportunities to connect, learn, and build meaningful relationships.

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09/22/2026

Our Gateway Center of Monterey County Day Program enjoyed a fun-filled day at the boardwalk! 🎢🌊

At Gateway Center, we empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives within their community. Experiences like this help bring that mission to life by creating a true sense of choice, dignity, inclusion, and belonging.

A special thank you to Save Our Shores for generously donating wristbands and helping make this day possible! We’re grateful for our ongoing partnership and proud that Gateway Center programs have supported Save Our Shores’ mission through local beach clean-ups, helping keep our beautiful coastline clean and accessible for everyone. 🏖 🤝

We appreciate partnerships like this that bring our community together and create opportunities for connection, inclusion, and giving back.

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09/19/2026

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09/19/2026

As we wrap up Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, we’re sharing a few more smiles from our celebration of the incredible DSPs at Gateway Center of Monterey County! 💜

Throughout the week, our DSPs received well-deserved treats and thank-you gift cards as a small way to show how much we appreciate everything they do each day. We’re also excited to announce this year’s special honorees, selected by their fellow Gateway Center team members:

🏆 DSP All-Star Vicky Lopez-Ursua
🏅Rookie DSP of the Year Jim Tolentino!

Congratulations, Vicky and Jim! These awards recognize DSPs who promote inclusion and active treatment, act with care and compassion, and represent Gateway Center’s organizational values of Collaboration, Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity.

As DSP Recognition Week ends, we thank all our DSPs for the dedication, compassion, and support you bring every day. Our appreciation for you continues all year long!

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850 Congress Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA
93950

Telephone

+18313728002

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