Top 5 reasons to volunteer as a transportation driver in Santa Cruz County

Because it’s more than a ride. It’s a lifeline. Every week in Santa Cruz County, older adults and people with disabilities miss critical doctor’s appointments, skip meals, or go days without meaningful connection—not because they want to, but because they don’t have a ride. At the Volunteer Center, we believe no one should be stuck […]

Community Bridges WIC celebrates 18th Annual Breastfeeding Walk & Health Fair in Santa Cruz

Community Bridges’ Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is set to host its 18th Annual Breastfeeding Walk & Health Fair on Thursday, August 7, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz.  This year’s event will transition from Watsonville to Santa Cruz, bringing the community together to celebrate World […]

Stuff the Bus campaign hits the road to help local students succeed

With back-to-school fast approaching, United Way and Santa Cruz COE drive forward with community-wide effort to deliver 2,500 backpacks to students in need. With the first day of school just around the corner, the Stuff the Bus campaign is off to a rolling start.  Now in its 16th year, this impactful community campaign—led by United […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Summer season is here! Don’t miss out…get your tickets today!

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s summer season is happening now with four captivating productions running July through September.  A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, the musical Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Pericles by William Shakespeare and George Wilkins, and “Master Harold” …and the boys by Athol Fugard. Tickets are on sale now […]

7 reasons digital recordkeeping is safer and smarter than you think

What would you do if your house flooded tomorrow and you needed your insurance policy, tax returns, or car title right away? If that question made your stomach flip, you’re not alone. Most of us don’t think about our important documents until we really need them. And by then, they’re often buried in a drawer […]

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