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Look out and give back: 8 nonprofits working to better Santa Cruz County you should know about

It’s time to celebrate compassion and community impact! In Santa Cruz County, a vibrant tapestry of nonprofits is tirelessly working to uplift lives and enhance our community. From providing essential meals that nourish our older and displaced residents to preserving our ecological treasures, offering vital mental health support, and addressing housing needs, these eight nonprofits […]

From crisis to hope: How to support the urgent need for free youth mental health resources in Santa Cruz County

Mental health is inextricably linked to physical health and together they work in synchrony to determine our overall well-being. Mental health conditions are extremely common and often treatable. Before the pandemic, 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youth experienced a mental health condition each year. However, for a variety of reasons, only about […]

1,500 reasons to give: Adopt-a-Family brings holiday joy to Santa Cruz County children

Want to jump-start that feeling of holiday joy you had as a child? You are invited to join a cherished local tradition: giving the gift of joy through the Volunteer Center’s Adopt-a-Family program. Bringing joy to a child is one of the greatest feelings of all, that embodies what this season is all about. Adopt-A […]

Transforming lives, one smile at a time: Support equitable dental care in Santa Cruz County

Think going to the dentist is scary? Imagine not being able to. Take the story of Nancy White, a 68-year-old Santa Cruz resident facing a dire dental predicament due to financial constraints and the lack of dental insurance.* Unfortunately, her story isn’t uncommon. Many people from low-resourced families defer dental care—the cost is simply too […]

Double your impact and support the hidden heroes behind Santa Cruz’s legendary trails

Trails in Santa Cruz are a special kind of magic. Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to local parks to hike through towering redwoods, mountain bike across coastal terraces and take in the jaw-dropping views only Santa Cruz can provide. Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) is the local nonprofit behind our trails’ care and […]

Empowering 22,000 vulnerable residents: Help deliver essential services to older adults, children & families

As we approach the end of the year and gather with our loved ones to celebrate the holidays, let’s take a moment to reflect on the remarkable challenges that this year has brought into the lives of many in Santa Cruz County and the broader Central Coast community. These challenges would have seemed insurmountable were […]

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