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 2023 Annual Report

Read Our Statement on Racial Justice and Equity.

Lea nuestra declaración sobre justicia y equidad racial.

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

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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
Program Director, WIC
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

Dana Wagner - Program Director, WIC

Dana Wagner
Interim Director, Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County
danaw@cbridges.org

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📣✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to California Speaker Robert Rivas! ✨📣We are deeply grateful to Speaker Rivas for recently visiting Elderday Adult Day Health Care and Community Bridges headquarters. Your dedication and unwavering support for older adults during the recent state budget process has been inspiring.Thanks to your leadership, the hard work of your staff, and the efforts of our other local representatives in the state legislature, crucial older adult programs like Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County and Elderday Adult Day Health Care will not face the crippling reductions in funding that were initially proposed in the Governor's May revise. This means the world to the thousands of older adults and families who rely on our services every day. Your advocacy ensures they continue to receive the care and support they need.Thank you, Speaker Rivas, for standing up for our older adults and protecting these vital programs. Together, we are making a difference! #thankyoun#speakerrivasR#CommunityBridgesi#Elderdaye#mealsonwheelsh#santacruzcountyo#supportolderadultsd#Leadershipr#advocacyocacy ... See MoreSee Less
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🌞Happy Summer Solstice!🌞Wishing everyone a fantastic summer filled with sunshine and cherished moments with loved ones. Remember, we're offering our summer lunch programs for kids in Santa Cruz County through the USDA's Summer Food Service Program! Join us from June 10 to August 9, Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, at these locations: 📍• Stone Creek Apartments: 300 Bree Ln, Watsonville• La Manzana Community Resources: 521 Main St, Watsonville• Corralitos Creek Apartments: 125 Pajaro Cir, Freedom• Vista Verde Apartments: 45 Steward Ave, Freedom• Boys and Girls Club: 543 Center St, Santa Cruz• Nueva Vista at Beach Flats Park: 131 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz• Sunny Meadows Apartments: 220 Ross Ave, Freedom• Schapiro Knoll Apartments: 33 Minto Rd, Watsonville• Pippin Orchards Apartments: 56 Atkinson Ln, Watsonville🌞Feliz Primer Dia De Verano! 🌞Deseándoles a todos un verano fantástico lleno de sol y momentos preciados con sus seres queridos. Recuerde, estamos ofreciendo nuestros programas de almuerzos de verano para niños en el condado de Santa Cruz a través del Programa de servicio de alimentos de verano del USDA. Únase a nosotros del 10 de junio al 9 de agosto, de lunes a viernes, de 12:00 p. m. a 1:00 p. m. ... See MoreSee Less
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