Harvesting gratitude, sowing change: A call to action for a resilient and equitable future with Ecology Action

The end of a year and beginning of a new year are natural opportunities for reflecting and expressing gratitude. If you embrace this beneficial ritual (and we hope you do) we’d like to offer a few appreciations to consider. Gratitude for every day you cruised safely by bike to work, school, or play. Gratitude for […]

Cabrillo College and UC Santa Cruz lead $18.1 Million regional grant initiative for transformative education in Central Coast

The Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative, encompassing agencies from six counties across the state including Santa Cruz, has secured $18.1 million from the state’s Regional K-16 Education Facilities Grant Program that will bridge educational inequities and dismantle structural barriers along the education-to-employment continuum, according to a Cabrillo College release. This collaborative effort aims to create and […]

‘Tis the season of service: Top ten holiday volunteer opportunities in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County is a community where compassion meets action, a place where giving back and supporting our most vulnerable neighbors is woven into our community culture. When you volunteer your time and heart, whether you give a little or a lot, you give a gift that benefits everyone—uplifting neighbors who need a hand, enhancing […]

Listen Louder: Community engagement initiative works to shift perspectives on homelessness in Santa Cruz County

‘Listen Louder’ is a call-to-action for everyone in Santa Cruz County and beyond to put aside their preconceived opinions about homelessness and to actively listen to the voices of people with lived experience. Community Engagement is the natural extension of the ‘wrap-around services’ that are offered to the program participants at Housing Matters. The same proven […]

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 […]

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