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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Attention Santa Cruz County residents with disabilities! Community Bridges’ Lift Line Access for All program has launched, bringing affordable, accessible transportation to your doorstep. For just $5, you can travel anywhere within the county. That’s right: Watsonville to Santa Cruz? $5. Felton to Capitola? $5. Ben Lomond to Aptos? $5.This first-of-its-kind program ensures equitable transportation for our friends, family, and neighbors with disabilities – creating a more accessible Santa Cruz County. Our self-service mobile app will be the primary scheduling point of contact, similar to ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft. Users can schedule rides up to seven days in advance, with a pickup available as early as the same day requested. To register for the program and receive a login for the app, contact the Community Bridges Lift Line office at 831-688-9663. ... See MoreSee Less
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