A Fund for Safety Awareness & Vocational Education
02.04.1997 – 04.16.2022
The #liveforross: A Fund for Safety Awareness & Vocational Education, allows our family to honor Ross’ life by promoting safety awareness and granting safety equipment awards to graduating students who complete welding and ag mechanic programs.
Thank you to our supporters and donors –Â our work wouldn’t be possible without you.
A special thank you to the Community Foundation for Monterey County, which made the possibility of Ross’ Foundation possible. Thank you, Alisa Smith, for your support and continuing help to make #liveforross a reality.
In the News
Celebrate 100 years of 4-H!
On April 18, 2026, the Buena Vista 4-H Club is hosting an Open House for alumni and an additional opportunity to be interviewed as an 4-H club alum. This two-part celebration is part of a Service Learning effort for current members of Buena Vista 4-H Club.
Annual BBQ a Big Success!
Our recent BBQ Fundraiser in September was a great success, raising significant funds to support our Award Programs. Giving away 31-$500 awards to graduating seniors over the last 3 years shows our collective impact, and expanding to Automotive Mechanics this year highlights our ongoing growth.
Carmel Pine Cone, Aug 1, 2025
Since 2022, Live For Ross – “a fund for safety awareness and vocational education” – has donated hundreds of dollars in safety gear and awarded more than $15,000 to aspiring tradesmen and women throughout South Monterey County.
Thank you to our Supporters and Donors
Our work wouldn’t be possible without you.
- The Tarp & Braasch Family
- John & Sharon Braasch
- Scott Clark
- Gary & Carolyn Walter
- Janice Caprara
- Michael & Denelle Bassetti
- Jim & Linda Piini
- The Freese Family
- Michael Urquides
- Fred Scatena Family
- Kathy Yamamoto