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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

Happening TOMORROW!💚 Mountain Community ResourcesA healthy pet is a happy pet! 💚If you're a Santa Cruz County pet owner who qualifies for public assistance, Healthy Pets for All is here to help. FREE vaccine clinics provided for dogs and cats with core vaccinations, microchips, and parasite prevention (when available) to help keep them healthy and protected.🗓️ Friday, July 10 and Nov 20, 2026⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.📍 Mountain Community Resources 6134 Hwy. 9 Felton, CAA few things to know before you come:• No appointments—first come, first served• Dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier• Cats must be in a carrier• Arrive early! Lines close 30 minutes before the clinic ends, and wait times may be 1–2 hours.Learn more here: scanimalshelter.org/healthy-pets-for-all/💚 Together, we can help keep pets healthy, happy, and with the families who love them. ... See MoreSee Less
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Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad
🍻 Raise a Pint. Build a Bridge. 💚Join us this Friday, July 10, from 5:30–9:00 PM at @otherbrotheraptos for Aptos Pint Night!For every pint sold, $1 will be donated to Community Bridges, helping provide essential services for children, families, and seniors across Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.Whether you're stopping by with friends or meeting someone new, every pint helps strengthen our community.📍Other Brother Beer Co.10 Parade Ave., Unit BAptos, CAA special thank you to Other Brother Beer for generously supporting our mission and the neighbors we serve.We hope to see you this Friday!💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Central Fire District Fire Chief Nigel Miller ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad
What an incredible evening! 💚A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, donors, auction donors, guests, volunteers, vendors, and everyone who helped make the 2026 Farm to Fork Gala such a success.Together, we exceeded our $75,000 fundraising goal, helping Community Bridges continue providing essential services that strengthen families and improve lives across Santa Cruz County and the Monterey Bay Area.Congratulations to our 2026 Bridge Builder Award honorees, Karen Delaney and the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, whose extraordinary leadership and generosity continue to build a stronger, more connected community.The celebration doesn't stop here! Join us next year as we mark Community Bridges' 50th Anniversary—five decades of creating opportunities, strengthening families, and building brighter futures. We can't wait to celebrate with you! ... See MoreSee Less
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This Independence Day, we celebrate the strength of community, democracy, and our shared responsibility to care for one another. 🇺🇸At Community Bridges, we believe thriving communities are built when everyone has access to nutritious food, quality early education, transportation, family support, and opportunities to succeed.As we celebrate our nation's ideals, let's also recommit to building a future where every neighbor feels seen, supported, and connected.From all of us at Community Bridges, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Da#CommunityBridgesi#PuentesDeLaComunidada#IndependenceDaye#FourthOfJulyu#community##democracy##SharedResponsibilityo#santacruzcountyC#montereycountye#TogetherWeThriveerWeThrive ... 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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