After serving the U.S. in a variety of branches of the country’s military division, many veterans decide to go back to school and further themselves in the classroom. According to data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 2018, nearly 700,000 veterans use VA education benefits, namely the GI Bill, to pay for college, […]
Brittany Ramirez
Brittany is Lookout’s first contact for members. She answers (and quickly) any membership questions and is eager to help with the mundane modern work of resetting passwords, signing up for newsletters and resolving any technical issues. She joined Lookout as a marketing and sales coordinator after finishing her bachelor’s degree in marketing at California State University Monterey Bay in 2021. She then worked for Rootstock Artisan Collective as a social media marketing manager. Before heading to CSUMB, she completed her associate in arts degree at Cabrillo College, where she also played on the women’s soccer team. Her passion for working with local businesses stems from being born and raised in Santa Cruz.
Listen Louder: Community engagement initiative works to shift perspectives on homelessness in Santa Cruz County
‘Listen Louder’ is a call-to-action for everyone in Santa Cruz County and beyond to put aside their preconceived opinions about homelessness and to actively listen to the voices of people with lived experience. Community Engagement is the natural extension of the ‘wrap-around services’ that are offered to the program participants at Housing Matters. The same proven […]
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County
Get a list of the top 10 job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles.
Transforming Santa Cruz County’s transportation landscape: Lift Line’s mission to bridge gaps
Santa Cruz County is renowned for its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities, but beneath the scenic beauty lies a challenge that often goes unnoticed: access to transportation. Lift Line is tirelessly working to close the transportation gap for low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities, aiming to help make Santa Cruz County the most accessible […]
We march together to end homelessness: Milestone event takes place April 1
Resolving homelessness requires commitment from all members of the community. What better way to showcase that commitment and determination than through a milestone event? On April 1, 2023, Housing Matters aims to demonstrate its commitment, alongside a compassionate community coalition, with the inaugural March to End Homelessness. The event — beginning with a rally, a […]
Become A Lookout Member: Deliver Fresh Produce to Kids Through Second Harvest Food Bank
Through our Double Giveback program, Lookout is providing a 15% donation — or $27 — for Second Harvest Food Bank’s Food For Children for each new Lookout annual membership. Better yet, a Second Harvest donor is matching our donation, for a delivery of $54. That will power lots of fresh fruits and vegetables for the children of Santa Cruz County.

