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CORE FUNDING

Help Protect Services for Families and Seniors in Santa Cruz County

On Tuesday, June 28, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will vote on the budget to determine funding for Family Resource Centers, Elderday Adult Day Health Care, and Early Education Division child care centers.

CORE funding recommended cuts to Community Bridges services by 65%, or more than $816,000 every year for three years, July 2022 through June 2025. 

Advocate to keep CORE funding. Let your voice be heard.

  1. Call your County Supervisor at (831) 454-2200 or email BoardOfSupervisors@santacruzcounty.us. Click here for a script in English and Spanish.
  2. Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 28 at 9am at 701 Ocean Street Rm 525, Santa Cruz, via Zoom, or by phone. View meeting agenda here.
  3. Spread the word on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or by sharing flyers below. 
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¡El Consulado Móvil estará mañana en Watsonville! 📍 Community Room Watsonville275 Main Street, último piso🕗 A partir de las 8:00 a.m.Habrá servicios sin cita para actas de nacimiento y asesorías de protección consular. Los servicios de pasaporte, matrícula consular e INE requieren cita.Consulta la imagen para conocer más detalles y requisitos. ¡Comparte esta información! ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to Yaneri Herrera, our August Employee of the Month!Yaneri is always ready to support both our office team and providers. Her helpfulness, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile make a big difference.Thank you, Yaneri, for all that you do and for being such a valued part of Community Bridges! 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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🌟 Our Community Bridges team is growing!We’re excited to welcome four new employees: Lorena, Corina, Fernanda, and Kyle. 🎉As a nonprofit committed to strengthening our community, our work is powered by compassionate and dedicated people. We look forward to the talent, energy, and fresh perspectives they’ll bring to our programs and the people we serve.Welcome to Community Bridges—we’re so glad you’re here! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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Family Resource Centers provide case management and referrals to help families navigate housing, healthcare, and community services.Staff work alongside families to identify goals and connect them to trusted resources.Learn more: Communitybridges.org/FRC#CommunityCare #familysupport #CommunityBridges #FRCSpanishLos Centros de Recursos Familiares ofrecen acompañamiento y referencias para ayudar a las familias a acceder a vivienda, atención médica y servicios comunitarios.El personal trabaja junto a las familias para identificar metas y opciones.Conoce más: Communitybridges.org/FRC#CuidadoComunitario #ApoyoFamiliar #CommunityBridges #FRC ... See MoreSee Less

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🌿 Help shape the future of Valle del Pájaro County Park!We’re sharing this opportunity from Santa Cruz County Parks Department, which is gathering community input for the Master Plan of Valle del Pájaro County Park in Watsonville.Community members are invited to share their ideas and priorities by completing the online survey by Monday, August 31.📝 Take the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZf86rHZxWjf-ooyhVdgI_aVjkqRrRgm0hQrx9fPF0N9ruSg/viewformSanta Cruz County Parks will also host a free community workshop and celebration on Saturday, September 12 at 12 PM at:📍 Valle del Pájaro County Park188 Whiting Road, WatsonvilleThe first 50 attendees will receive a free native plant, and attendees can also enter a drawing for additional prizes.Your voice can help shape the future of this community park! 💚--------------------------------------------------------------------------🌿 ¡Ayuda a crear el futuro del Parque del Condado Valle del Pájaro!Compartimos esta oportunidad de Parques del Condado de Santa Cruz, que está solicitando la opinión de la comunidad para desarrollar el Plan Maestro del Parque del Condado Valle del Pájaro en Watsonville.Se invita a la comunidad a compartir sus ideas y prioridades completando la encuesta en línea antes del lunes 31 de agosto.📝 Completa la encuesta aquí: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZf86rHZxWjf-ooyhVdgI_aVjkqRrRgm0hQrx9fPF0N9ruSg/viewformParques del Condado de Santa Cruz también realizará un taller y celebración comunitaria gratuita el sábado 12 de septiembre a las 12 PM en:📍 Parque del Condado Valle del Pájaro188 Whiting Road, WatsonvilleLas primeras 50 personas en asistir recibirán una planta nativa gratis, y todos los asistentes podrán participar en un sorteo para ganar premios adicionales.¡Tu opinión puede ayudar a dar forma al futuro de este parque comunitario! 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrating 50 Years of Support

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50th Anniversary Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County - Community Bridges / Puentes de la Communidad logo

Celebrating 50 Years of Support

Join us at Food From the Heart to honor this legacy and support the future of senior care.

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