As we approach the end of the year and gather with our loved ones to celebrate the holidays, let’s take a moment to reflect on the remarkable challenges that this year has brought into the lives of many in Santa Cruz County and the broader Central Coast community. These challenges would have seemed insurmountable were […]
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Unlocking hope: Elderday Adult Day Health Care’s grand opening marks a milestone in Santa Cruz County
On October 12, Community Bridges celebrated a momentous occasion, marking the grand opening of Elderday Adult Day Health Care’s new state-of-the-art headquarters located at 501 Main Street in Watsonville. This landmark event not only serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of Elderday and its parent organization, Community Bridges, but also signifies a significant […]
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Decades of dedication: Lisa Berkowitz’s lifelong commitment to Meals on Wheels
Dignity. Respect. Independence. For Lisa Berkowitz, ensuring that Santa Cruz County’s older adults can live with all three is fundamental. Lisa, the heart and soul of Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County almost since its inception, recently completed a remarkable 44-year career with this essential social service safety net program, and is handing the […]
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Santa Cruz County Family Resource Collective distributes nearly $2M in aid to storm-impacted residents
At their core, family resource centers provide family-centered and family-strengthening services. They’re embedded in communities across the state, are culturally sensitive, and prioritize impact-driven and evidence-informed approaches to reach their goals of preventing child abuse and neglect while ensuring families have the resources they need to thrive. Services at the family resource centers include parenting […]
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Federal grant funds Santa Cruz County WIC outreach to immigrants and farmworkers
Since its establishment in 1977, the Community Bridges WIC Program has been making a significant impact on the lives of families in Santa Cruz County that fall below the Federal Poverty level. Annually, the program serves over 500 pregnant women, 800 breastfeeding women, 1,100 infants, and 3,800 children offering a comprehensive range of services to […]
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Make this season warmer for those in need: Community Bridges seeks community support
As demand increased due to COVID-19, Community Bridge’s Meals on Wheels program rose to the occasion thanks to community…
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County budget cuts to essential senior services: How you can help
There’s never a good time to do less for people in need. Nor to push forward process over people by making recommendations that would do severe community harm in the name of protecting bureaucratic “process.” But that is the message the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors CORE funding recommendations left Family Resource Center clients, […]