Monterey, CA Free Aquarium Passes For Low Income Residents

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I was glad to read that the Monterey Bay Aquarium is working with local libraries to offer free passes to low-income residents of Monterey County.  Called "Shelf to Shore" passes which allows a family of up to six people free admission, they can be checked out from local libraries if you are currently receiving some type of social services help.  The passes are now available at Monterey Free Library Branches, Salinas City Library Branches and Watsonville Public Library Branches.  Our Platinum Sponsors, Alliance Home Health and Family inHome Caregiving, both see clients every day which are struggling to get by.  Many don't get out of the house much and don't have a lot of money for doing activities during the day.  For years, Family inHome Caregivers has had passes available to check out so that caregivers can take their clients to the aquarium and get some social stimulation.  We applaud the libraries and the aquarium for implementing this program.  For someone who is homebound or suffering from Alzheimer's disease, something like this can make all of the difference in the world.   

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