From survival to success: Kristofer Evans’ remarkable path through Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College graduate Kristofer Evans wants people like him to know that it’s never too late to make changes for the better. After spending his 20s “on the opposite side of the law,” he’s an award-winning graduate with a bright future. Read the story from Hillary Ojeda.
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OPINION: What the Homeless Garden Project taught me about belonging in Santa Cruz
After spending two years unhoused, Damien Christopher Camany found more than job training at the Homeless Garden Project — he found a place to belong. In a Community Voices op-ed, he reflects on how working the soil helped him rebuild his sense of purpose, dignity and community, and why the organization’s mission extends far beyond farming. The Homeless Garden Project recently secured the rights to acquire the 4-acre farm it has stewarded for decades — an important step toward permanently preserving both its organic farming program and transitional employment services. Camany offers a firsthand perspective on why protecting this place means protecting opportunities for people rebuilding their lives. Read his opinion piece here.
10 hot jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of July 24
Looking for a new job in Santa Cruz County? Explore the top 10 exciting job opportunities across industries like education, healthcare, and more. Your next career move starts here!
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