Honoring 10 Santa Cruzans who have risen to the challenge for others in 2020
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Santa Cruz Works hosts an online event to express gratitude to those who’ve gone above and beyond to help the community survive 2020
Between COVID-19, the CZU fires, and an economic crisis not seen in decades, 2020 has offered a variety of opportunities for heroism in the face of crisis. And Santa Cruz Works is looking to recognize some “Hometown Heroes.”
The business/tech network will be hosting “Hometown Heroes 2020,” honoring 10 locals for the work they’ve done in keeping Santa Cruz County afloat in a stormy year.
The online event will take place Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., and will honor people from non-profits, business, government, and other areas who worked hard and sacrificed for the sake of the community.
Tickets for the event are $10. Members of Santa Cruz Works and employees of Santa Cruz County Schools are admitted free with promo code. Ticket information.
Lookout's 21 for '21
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re profiling 21 individuals who made a difference in pandemic-and-wildfire-ravaged Santa Cruz County in 2020 — and how they’re looking toward recovery in 2021. Have suggestions about others we should pick? Email us at news@lookoutlocal.com