Other Ways to Give

Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. 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, Annual Giving Coordinator, at 831-688-8840 x205 or annav@cbridges.org. We’re here to help.

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SAVE THE DATE! Giving Tuesday is December 1! 💚This Giving Tuesday, BE THE BRIDGE between need and possibility.Together, we can connect children, families, and older adults across the Central Coast to the food, care, and essential support they deserve.Help us reach our $50,000 goal!✨ Give before December 2: communitybridges.org/givingtuesday#bethebridge #GivingTuesday #CommunityBridges ...
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Help us welcome the newest members of the Community Bridges team! 💚We're excited to have Sara Hernandez, Eva Bernabe, and Susan Wheeler join us! Each brings something special to our team, and we look forward to the impact they'll make in our community.Want to make a difference in your community, too? We're hiring! Explore our open positions and apply today at communitybridge#CommunityBridgeso#welcometotheteame#NowHiringT#santacruzcountySantaCruzCounty ...
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TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!Today is your chance to make your voice heard! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and there's still time to cast your ballot.Santa Cruz County voters can vote in person at any official Vote Center or drop off their ballot at a designated drop box.Measure E is also on today's ballot, giving voters a say on a proposed temporary half-cent sales tax for five years to support local healthcare and other County services.📍 Need to find a voting location? Visit votescount.santacruzcountyca.gov for Vote Centers and ballot drop boxes near you.Remember, if you're in line when polls close at 8 p.m., stay in line!Every voice matters. Make yours #CommunityBridgeso#ElectionDaye#MeasureEo#Vote2026s#CommunityVoicesCommunityVoices ...
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Free Food Distributions in Santa Cruz County This November! 🍂💚With Thanksgiving around the corner, we're reminded of the importance of coming together and supporting our neighbors. Community Bridges is here to help ensure everyone has access to fresh food and everyday essentials this holiday season.Stop by one of our upcoming distributions for fresh produce, pantry staples, groceries, clothing, and other essential items.📍 Nueva Vista Community Resources711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz🗓️ November 4 & 18⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM📍 Mountain Community Resources6134 Highway 9, Felton🗓️ November 5, 12 & 19⏰ 10:30–11:30 AMEveryone is welcome! No registration or identification is required.Whether you're picking up for yourself, your family, or a neighbor, we're here to help make this season a little easier. 💚Learn more: communitybridges.org/frc ...
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A waitlist is more than a number. 💚It can mean a neighbor waiting for a meal, a caregiver waiting for support, or an older adult waiting for care.Behind every waitlist is a person, a family, and a need in our community.Local decisions can shape how community services respond to growing needs. Take time to learn about the issues, consider what matters to you, and make your voice heard.Learn. Care. Participate. Vote. 🗳️#CommunityBridges #santacruzcounty #CommunityCare #olderadults #communityservices #Vote2026 ...
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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.

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.

Every Family Needs a Plan

Urge the Attorney General to adopt California’s Childcare Safety Plan.

This Giving Tuesday be the bridge.

Together, we can strengthen the connections that help children, families, and older adults thrive across the Central Coast.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026