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Final Phase Marks Completion of Pajaro Disaster Assistance Program

PAJARO, CA — The final phase of the County of Monterey’s Pajaro Unmet Needs Disaster Assistance Program, the state funded program that allocated $5.4 million for direct payments to flood-impacted Pajaro residents, is now open to provide continued relief

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Meals on Wheels and Subaru are sharing the love to keep seniors warm this winter
December 2020

Community Bridges welcomes two new members to Board of Directors
December 2020

Community Bridges to Host Virtual Open House for ADA Accessible Playground
October 2020

Community Bridges Brings Relief to Fire Victims with Mobile Laundry and Direct Financial Assistance
September 2020

Community Bridges expedites relief for hundreds of fire victims
August 2020

Summer Lunch Program Extends to Serve Kids Until School Begins
July 2020

UndocuFund Aids Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic
July 2020

CalFresh Fights Rising Food Insecurity in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
June 2020

Senior Center Without Limits brings connection to seniors in their homes
June 2020

No kid hungry this summer! Summer Lunch program provides free lunches to all Santa Cruz County youth
June 2020

Balancing the California budget on the backs of at-risk seniors
May 2020

A new benefit offers families help buying food: P-EBT benefits are here!
May 2020

Elderday Adult Day Health Care using innovative technology to connect seniors to care
May 2020

Thousands of Santa Cruz residents now eligible for emergency CalFresh (SNAP) benefits
April 2020

Community Bridges’ Family Resource Centers distribute $26,000 in direct aid to local families in crisis
April 2020

Community Bridges’ Family Resource Centers are mobilizing to meet growing need for crisis support
March 2020

Lift Line expanding services to all Santa Cruz County seniors and persons with disabilities
March 2020

Child Development Division’s six early education centers remain open to essential workers across Santa Cruz County
March 2020

Meals on Wheels is ready to meet growing need for home delivered meals to seniors
March 2020

Meals on Wheels providing home delivered meals to all enrolled seniors
March 2020

Elderday Adult Day Health Care protects the health of its seniors with partial shutdown
March 2020

Meals on Wheels is prepared to protect and serve seniors
March 2020

Lift Line continues to serve seniors and persons with disabilities using highest safety precautions
March 2020

Food from the Heart Luncheon benefiting Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County postponed
March 2020

Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County postpones Rotary and Community Champions weeks
March 2020

Census 2020 – Community Bridges offers online resources to ensure an accurate count
March 2020

Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) is going digital!
February 2020

35th Annual Phone-a-thon fundraiser strengthens San Lorenzo Valley families
February 2020

62% of nonprofit workers in Santa Cruz County need to work more than one job to survive
January 2020

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🕊️ Together, We Help Our Community Soar No tree grows alone. Community Bridges thrives because local partnerships and grassroots efforts take root here — creating spaces where collaboration, advocacy, and community-driven solutions can flourish. One powerful example is the Childcare Safety Plan (CSP) Coalition, a grassroots effort born in 2017 when local leaders came together to protect children from unnecessary trauma during immigration-related emergencies. With your support, Community Bridges has been able to serve as a hub where these critical partnerships can grow — and we’re proud to support and help lead this coalition. The CSP Coalition unites attorneys, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates to ensure families have access to a free, bilingual Childcare Safety Plan that helps parents prepare trusted caregivers, document important information, and keep children safe and connected in times of crisis. Thanks to this collaboration, families across our region are better equipped, informed, and empowered. 🌟 Today, we’re spotlighting the Childcare Safety Plan Coalition, whose dedication strengthens family safety, promotes equity, and ensures no child is left without care or connection during an emergency. Because of supporters like you, Community Bridges can continue hosting and championing efforts like the CSP Coalition — ensuring grassroots solutions have a place to grow and thrive. 💚 Today’s the day! Your support tonight helps Community Bridges and our partners keep growing strong for decades to come. Donate before midnight: communitybridges.org/givingtuesday #GivingTuesday #CommunityBridges #RootedInCommunity #StrengtheningFamilies #SantaCruzCounty #EssentialServices #CommunitySafety #FamilySupport ... See MoreSee Less
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Strong roots help children grow. 🌳This Giving Tuesday, your support strengthens early learning, parent education, nutrition services, and safety planning for families across our community.Help give every child the start they deserve: communitybridges.org/givingtuesday ... See MoreSee Less
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This Giving Tuesday, help us stay rooted in caring for older adults. 🌳💚Elderday and Lift Line provide nursing support, therapy, social connection, and safe rides that keep seniors independent.We’re aiming to raise $5,000 to fund a full month of transportation and therapeutic activities.Give today: communitybridges.org/givingtuesday ... See MoreSee Less
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