The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County is the home for all things volunteering – whether you are an individual, group, organization, or business. Since 1967, The Volunteer Center has matched volunteers to local causes, transforming our community for good. Doing meaningful work that you care about – even if it is difficult, like putting […]
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Midtown Friday Block Parties becomes a Santa Cruz trifecta
Great things come in threes. The original Star Wars trilogy. The pyramids of Giza. The number of peanut butter cups in a Canadian Reese’s package (yet another thing Americans are getting ripped off on). And now, Santa Cruz’s favorite Midtown Friday Summer Block Parties. Yes, the block parties are returning for their third year in […]
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Santa Cruz introduces new Santa Cruzer shuttle service for easy access to beach and wharf events
As the weather warms folks near and far look to get out and enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer. To meet the need, support local businesses, and limit car emissions the City of Santa Cruz revealed the launch of its brand-new Santa Cruzer shuttle service, set to debut during Memorial Day Weekend. The two […]
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Celebrate the volunteers who make Santa Cruz County great at the 2023 Be the Difference Awards
When the community is in need, who always answers the call? Volunteers. Celebrate the extraordinary volunteers who make Santa Cruz County a better place to live. The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce the 2023 Be the Difference Awards, a special event that honors the individuals, groups, and businesses that transform […]
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Open houses this weekend for charming home in Santa Cruz
Live your best beach lifestyle with alluring sand and breathtaking ocean views in a hideaway mid-century home tucked…
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Shopper’s Corner: 85 years old and setting the bar for sustainable grocery store practices in California
Shopper’s Corner has been serving the community as the go-to grocery store for three generations. Located at the corner of Soquel Avenue and S. Branciforte, the store is famous for its full-service meat department and local product selection. But that’s not all. Shopper’s Corner is also a leader in environmental sustainability, both locally and statewide. […]
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Watsonville farmers’ market El Mercado tackles food insecurity, promotes healthy living
Despite being situated in a thriving agricultural region many families in the Pajaro Valley do not have access to affordable and healthy food options. To ensure everyone has access to fresh and nutritious foods the Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley has announced the return of their weekly farmers’ market El Mercado. Aimed at increasing […]
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Help families thrive: NAMI’s no-cost mental health services bring healing and hope
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But for NAMISCC (National Alliance on Mental Illness for Santa Cruz County), every day is dedicated to reducing stigma and improving the lives of those affected by mental health conditions in our community. NAMISCC has been working tirelessly over the last 40 years to shape a world where people […]
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Housing Santa Cruz County hosts community conversations and celebrations for Affordable Housing Month
Finding an affordable place to live in Santa Cruz County isn’t easy these days. But finding a way to meaningfully change that is about to become a lot easier. Housing Santa Cruz County (HSCC), a diverse coalition dedicated to making Santa Cruz County affordable to all, is giving residents ample opportunities during the month of […]
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Top 10 volunteer opportunities in Santa Cruz County | May 2023
The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County is the home for all things volunteering – whether you are an individual, group, organization, or business. Since 1967, The Volunteer Center has matched volunteers to local causes, transforming our community for good. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month we’re highlighting ten volunteer opportunities that […]