Other Ways to Give

Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift! To find out if your company will match gifts to Community Bridges, please enter your employer’s name below:

In-Kind Donations

If you have goods you’d like to donate now, please contact us at donations@cbridges.org or 831-688-8840 ext. 205 for drop-off times and locations.

Vehicle Donations

Donate your vehicle and receive a tax-deductible receipt! Register your vehicle at CarEasy.org or call 855-500-RIDE (7433) to arrange a pick-up within 72 hours.

Gifts of Stock

Donating shares of stock can turn a tax liability into an asset for your community. Contact us at donations@cbridges.org or 831-688-8840 ext. 205 to arrange a stock transfer.

Planned Giving

Through a charitable bequest in your will or living trust, you can ensure that Community Bridges services will be there for future generations. Click here to learn more.

Questions? Please contact Anna Vaage, Senior Development Analyst, at 831-688-8840 x205 or annav@cbridges.org. We’re here to help.

In observance of Presidents' Day, we are closed Monday, Feb 17Happy Presidents' Day from everyone at Community Bridges! ... See MoreSee Less
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[UPDATE - 2/13 at 12:54 PM: Main Street, Soquel San Jose Road, and San Andreas Road are now open.]Road closures across the County as a result of the storm: Main Street above Bates Creek - tree down with wires.Soquel San Jose Road - landslide and flooding1545 San Andreas Road - tree down across the roadPaulsen Road - flooding Please avoid these areas. Track county road impacts at sccroadclosure.org.Report any road hazards on County-maintained roads by calling our 24/7 line at 831-477-3999. ... See MoreSee Less
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⚠EVACUATION ORDER: 2/13/2025 7:00am⚠The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation order for the following areas:FEL-E008 Felton GrovePAJ- E027-B (College Rd area)PAJ-E026 (Holohan and Grimmer Rd area)PAJ-E028 (Lakeview Rd area)To find your zone visit: protect.genasys.com/search?z=12.200611939029658Road closures can be monitored at: sccroadclosure.org/————————————————————-En EspanolORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN: 13/02/2025 7:00 a.m.La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz ha emitido una orden de evacuación para la siguiente áreas:FEL-E008 Felton GrovePAJ- E027-B (College Rd area)PAJ-E026 (Holohan and Grimmer Rd area)PAJ-E028 (Lakeview Rd area)Para encontrar su zona, visite: protect.genasys.com/search?z=12.200611939029658El estado de los cierres de carreteras se puede monitorear en: sccroadclosure.org/2/13/25 2:00pm All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. ⚠EVACUATION ORDER: 2/13/2025 7:00am⚠ The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation order for the following areas: FEL-E008 Felton GrovePAJ- E027-B (College Rd area)PAJ-E026 (Holohan and Grimmer Rd area)PAJ-E028 (Lakeview Rd area) We are urging residents to evacuate immediately and move to higher ground. Heavy rains, and runoff have prompted evacuation orders for parts of Santa Cruz County. We are seeing flooding in low-lying, flood-prone areas. Remaining in this evacuated area could cause a risk to personal safety and limit the ability of medical or rescue personnel to get to you. To find your zone visit: protect.genasys.com/search?z=12.200611939029658&latlon=37.03438269165504%2C-122.06004588173664ectRoad closures can be monitored at: sccroadclosure.org/Temporary Evacuation Site is being set up at the Scotts Valley Community Center.————————————————————-En Espanol13/02/25 2:00 p.m. Se han levantado todas las órdenes y advertencias de evacuación. ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN: 13/02/2025 7:00 a.m. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz ha emitido una orden de evacuación para la siguiente áreas:FEL-E008 Felton GrovePAJ- E027-B (College Rd area)PAJ-E026 (Holohan and Grimmer Rd area)PAJ-E028 (Lakeview Rd area) Instamos a los residentes a evacuar de inmediato y trasladarse a terrenos más altos. Las fuertes lluvias y la escorrentía han provocado órdenes de evacuación en partes del Condado de Santa Cruz. Estamos viendo inundaciones en áreas bajas y propensas a inundaciones. Permanecer en esta zona evacuada podría representar un riesgo para su seguridad personal y limitar la capacidad del personal médico o de rescate para llegar a usted. Para encontrar su zona, visite: protect.genasys.com/search?z=12.200611939029658&latlon=37.03438269165504%2C-122.06004588173664ect El estado de los cierres de carreteras se puede monitorear en: sccroadclosure.org/ Se está estableciendo un sitio de evacuación temporal en el Centro Comunitario de Scotts Valley. ... See MoreSee Less
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Be Prepared. Have a Plan.Unexpected situations can leave you temporarily unable to care for your children. A Childcare Safety Plan (CSP) ensures they are cared for by someone you trust.A CSP is a temporary childcare custody plan that outlines who will look after your children if you are unable to do so. While not a legal document, it provides clarity and peace of mind for families facing uncertainty.✅ The CSP packet includes forms for guardianship, travel consent, and essential family details.✅ A 4-page CSP is the minimum needed to ensure a plan is in place.✅ FREE to complete—local organizations can help!📌 Bring these documents when filling out your CSP: ✔ Your photo ID (matricula, driver’s license, or passport) ✔ Your children’s birth certificates ✔ Optional: Your children’s passports (if you want them to travel with their caregiver)Prepare today to protect your family’s future. For a list of locations that can help you complete the forms, visit SusDerechos.info. ... See MoreSee Less
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Prepárate. Ten un plan.Situaciones inesperadas pueden impedirte temporalmente cuidar de tus hijos. Un Plan De Seguridad Para El Cuidado De Hijos Menores (CSP, por sus siglas en inglés) garantiza que estarán al cuidado de alguien en quien confíes.El CSP es un plan temporal de custodia infantil que especifica quién cuidará de tus hijos si no puedes hacerlo. Aunque no es un documento legal, proporciona claridad y tranquilidad a las familias en tiempos de inseguridad.✅ El paquete de CSP incluye formularios para la tutela, el consentimiento de viaje y detalles familiares esenciales.✅ El CSP de 4 páginas es lo mínimo necesario para tener un plan operativo en caso de separación familiar.✅ Es GRATIS y hay organizaciones locales que pueden ayudarte a completarlo.📌 Documentos necesarios para completar tu CSP: ✔ Tu identificación con foto (matrícula, licencia de conducir o pasaporte) ✔ Actas de nacimiento de tus hijos ✔ Opcional: Pasaportes de tus hijos (si deseas que puedan viajar con su cuidador designado)Prepárate hoy para proteger el futuro de tu familia. Para ver la lista de lugares donde pueden ayudarte a completar los formularios, visita SusDerechos.info. ... See MoreSee Less
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