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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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Press Release Archive

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

World Refugee Day recognizes the courage, strength, and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their home countries in search of safety and stability 💚It is also a reminder that refugees bring meaningful contributions to our communities while often carrying stories of hardship, hope, and perseverance.Community Bridges supports inclusive, compassionate services that promote dignity, connection, and belonging for all individuals and families. Today we honor refugee communities and the strength it takes to rebuild and thrive 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Juneteenth is a day to honor freedom, justice, and resilience 💚It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and reminds us that the work toward equity and true liberation continues today.At Community Bridges, we recognize that strong communities are built when every person has access to dignity, opportunity, and support. Through our programs serving children, families, and seniors, we remain committed to advancing wellbeing and equity for all.Today we honor the strength, history, and resilience of Black communities—and we continue to stand in support of justice for all 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Family Resource Centers help families meet essential needs through food access, public benefits assistance, and basic resources.Support is available at four community-based locations across Santa Cruz County.Learn more: Communitybridges.org/FRC#communitysupport #FamilyWellbeing #CommunityBridges #FRCSpanishLos Centros de Recursos Familiares apoyan a las familias con acceso a alimentos, asistencia con beneficios públicos y recursos básicos.El apoyo está disponible en cuatro ubicaciones comunitarias en el Condado de Santa Cruz.Conoce más: Communitybridges.org/FRC#ApoyoComunitario #BienestarFamiliar #CommunityBridges #FRC ... See MoreSee Less
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Hunger Awareness Month is a reminder that both immediate support and long-term solutions are needed to address food insecurity.Community Bridges offers food access across the lifespan, including CACFP 🥗, which supports healthy meals for children in care settings, and Meals on Wheels 🚗, which delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors.Learn more or apply here:CACFP: communitybridges.org/cacfp-interest-form/Meals on Wheels: communitybridges.org/meals-on-wheels-client-application/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us in welcoming Steven Matzie as the new Program Director of Elderday Adult Day Health Care!Steven brings more than a decade of experience supporting older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and community partners across Santa Cruz County. His background in care management, long-term care advocacy, inclusive senior programming, and local resource coordination will help guide Elderday’s next chapter of compassionate, community-based care.At Elderday, participants receive skilled health support, meaningful social connection, therapeutic activities, nutritious meals, transportation, care coordination, and caregiver respite—all helping older adults and people with disabilities remain safe, supported, and connected while continuing to live at home.We are also deeply grateful to longtime Program Director Lois Sones for her decades of leadership, advocacy, and commitment to dignified care for older adults, people with disabilities, and families.Welcome to Community Bridges, Steven. We’re excited for the future of Elderday under your leadership.Learn more about Elderday at CommunityBridges.org/elderday Read the full announcement: communitybridges.org/steven-matzie-to-lead-elderdays-next-chapter-of-compassionate-adult-day-health-care/ ... See MoreSee Less
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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.

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