Forecasting a better future: business plan competition offers real-life experience for PVUSD students

What started as a simple partnership to provide financial literacy training to Diamond Tech Institute students has flourished into sponsoring the Annual Business Plan Competition with scholarships and other critical student support. Santa Cruz Community Credit Union continues to give back in unique ways that have a powerful impact on our future.

THE BLOCK IS HOT: Midtown Fridays turns a parking lot into a weekly block party

Since May 21, the Midtown Fridays Block Party has brought fresh life into the parking lot located at 1111 Soquel Ave., between the Fire Department and the Diversity Center. Sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz, Midtown Fridays are a way to highlight an area that is often overlooked with a weekly event featuring local businesses, music, and community.

New project will end chronic homelessness for 120 vulnerable community members

The social and economic health of Santa Cruz County depends on the empowerment that comes when everyone has a place to call home and when the entire community rallies to support this vision. Housing Matters is building 120 units of permanent—and supportive—housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness in Santa Cruz County, putting them on the path to health and long-term housing stability.

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