About Us

Our mission is to deliver essential services, provide equitable access to resources, and advocate for health and dignity across every stage of life.

Since 1977, Community Bridges has been a catalyst for a brighter future by delivering fundamental resources for the people of Santa Cruz County. Our family of ten vital programs across 20 different sites serves thousands of local children, families, and seniors each year. While each program is remarkable on its own, together we are unstoppable.

Every day, we empower participants to reach their full potential. Our programs give community members access to transportation, healthy food, health care, and senior adult day health care. We offer crises support, case management services, early education, grade school tutoring, as well as classes in breastfeeding, nutrition, parenting, and literacy. Most of these and other services we offer, are available at no cost.

Our values guide and shape daily decisions at all Community Bridges’ programs. They are the framework that enables us to develop effective programming, create change and better serve our clients.

To continue to provide these services and programs, thousands of individuals offer their support each year. Together, we are building the world we want to live in. Together, anything is possible.

View our 2025 Annual Report

Our Values: Commitment, Community, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Support

Leadership Team

Administration

Ray Cancino

Raymon “Ray” Cancino
Chief Executive Officer
raymonc@cbridges.org

Doug Underhill

Douglas Underhill
Chief Finance Officer
douglasu@cbridges.org

Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith
Human Resources Director
tylers@cbridges.org

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Michele Miller
Director of Business Operations
michelem@cbridges.org

Tony Nunez 2023

Tony Nuñez
Marketing and Communications Manager
tonyn@cbridges.org

Programs

Erika Rodriguez
Senior Program Manager, Child and Adult Care Food Program
erikar@cbridges.org

Lisa Hindeman Holbert

Lisa Hindman Holbert
Program Director, Early Education Division
lisah@cbridges.org

Dana Wagner - Program Director, WIC

Dana Wagner
Senior Program Director, WIC & Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County
danaw@cbridges.org

Mayra Melendrez
Program Director, Family Resource Collective
mayraf@cbridges.org

Lois Sones

Lois Sones
Program Director, Elderday
loiss@cbridges.org

Jesus Bojorquez
Program Director, Lift Line
jesusb@cbridges.org

📢 Renewal season is here!If you’re currently enrolled in Covered California, now’s the time to review your options and make sure you have the health coverage that works best for you and your family. The deadline for the current Covered California open enrollment period for 2026 coverage is January 31, 2026Visit one of our FRCS:La Manzana Community Resources 521 Main St., Suite Y, Watsonville, CA 95076 ☎️ (831) 724-2997 Live Oak Community Resources 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 ☎️ (831) 476-7284 Mountain Community Resources 6134 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018 ☎️ (831) 335-6600 Nueva Vista Community Resources 711 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ☎️ (831) 423-5747Don’t hesitate to reach out or visit CoveredCA.com to learn more! ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know? Families who participate in WIC are more likely to have healthier pregnancies, stronger babies, and children who thrive. 🌱 For 50 years, WIC has been a trusted program for parents and caregivers across the country — and right here in Santa Cruz County, Community Bridges WIC is making that difference every day.📍 Stop by to see how we can support your family:Watsonville: 18 W. Lake Avenue Suite A | 831-722-7121Santa Cruz: 1105 Water Street | 831-426-3911Felton: 6134 Highway 9 | 831-426-3911💻 Apply now or check income guidelines: communitybridges.org/wic ... See MoreSee Less
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