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 2026 Annual Report

Read Our Statement on Racial Justice and Equity

Lea nuestra declaración sobre justicia y equidad racial

Leadership Team

Administration

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

Douglas Underhill
Chief Finance Officer
douglasu@cbridges.org

Tyler Smith
Human Resources Director
tylers@cbridges.org

Michele Miller
Director of Business Operations
michelem@cbridges.org

Tony Nuñez
Marketing and Communications Manager
tonyn@cbridges.org

Programs

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

Currently Vacant
Program Director, Early Education Division

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

Steven Matzie
Program Director, Elderday
stevenm@cbridges.org

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

Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad

5 days ago

🎉 Congratulations to Arlene Cervantes, our September Employee of the Month! 💚Arlene, a Program Assistant II with Elderday Adult Day Health Care, demonstrates compassion every day through her genuine care for others and commitment to making a positive difference. She approaches her work with patience, kindness, and thoughtfulness, always striving to provide the best possible experience for those she supports. Her dedication and willingness to help others make her an invaluable part of the Community Bridges family.Thank you, Arlene, for all that you do, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 😊👏Learn more about Elderday at ow.ly/RHEJ50ZPJSF. ...

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Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad

7 days ago

What does local healthcare mean to you? 💚An emergency room when your family needs one. Mental health and substance-use services close to home. Support that helps older adults and people with disabilities remain in their communities.Community Bridges supports Measure E, a temporary half-cent sales tax measure on the November 3 ballot.👉 Swipe through to learn more about the measure and the local services highlighted in the campaign.🗳️ Vote by November 3. Santa Cruz County’s general election is November 3, 2026.Learn more about Measure E at yesonesantacruzcounty.com.#CommunityBridges #MeasureE #SantaCruzCounty #LocalHealthcare #CommunityCare #OlderAdults ...

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Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad

7 days ago

Perder un trabajo es difícil. Perder tu cobertura de salud no tiene por qué serlo. No te preocupes, tienes 60 días después de perder tu cobertura para inscribirte en un nuevo plan. #XelBienDeLosCalifornianos ...

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Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad

1 week ago

Preparedness starts close to home.This week, choose three actions:• Prepare or refresh your emergency go-bag.• Confirm your emergency contacts and evacuation plan.• Check in with a neighbor who may need extra time, transportation or support.A phone call, shared ride plan or translated resource can make a meaningful difference. When neighbors look out for one another, preparedness becomes community care.#NationalPreparednessMonth #neighborshelpingneighbors #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityBridges ...

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Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad

2 weeks ago

🚐 As a program of Community Bridges, Lift Line provides safe, reliable, and accessible transportation that helps older adults and people with disabilities stay connected, independent, and on the move.Alongside programs like Elderday, Lift Line is part of our commitment to supporting independence, connection, and quality of life for members of our community. 💚Learn more about Lift Line and Elderday at communitybridges.org. #CommunityBridges #liftline #ElderDay #AccessibleTransportation #santacruzcounty #CommunityCare #olderadults #CommunityConnection ...

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