The Merced CLEO is a non-profit community based organization that relies on generous donors to porvide transformative community based work. Out largest fundraining event is our "Christmas in July" dinner and auction. 

Since the start of Merced County CLEO Community based programs inception a little over 20 years ago, we have helped local youth groups, recreational organizations, proverty stricken families, community based policing evernts, internal programming and many other orgnizations in need of support. Our largest giving season is throughout the holiday season including "Operation Christmas Star" when we give gifts to needy children and adopt less fortunate families were we providing blankets, warm clothing and meals. In 2021, "Operation Christmas Star" helped more than 2500 children and their families in the community.