Jacob’s Heart provides critical support to children with cancer during the pandemic

Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and support their families in the challenges they face. They provide family-centered care that addresses the emotional, practical and financial struggles for families of children and teens during treatment, families experiencing anticipatory grief, and those who are bereaved. Their free services are provided by Family Support Specialists, volunteers and licensed family therapists to families living in Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and South Santa Clara counties.

With over 400 pets saved, BirchBark Foundation honors the human-animal bond

BirchBark Foundation’s Executive Director, Michelle Frampton, shared how the pandemic and recent wildfires affected their organization. Now, with the funding assistance received from generous donors and the PPP loan from Santa Cruz County Bank, BirchBark is able to offer one-on-one sessions with a counselor via Zoom, telephone, or safely in-person.

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