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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

🎉 Congratulations to Arlene Cervantes, our September Employee of the Month! 💚Arlene, a Program Assistant II with Elderday Adult Day Health Care, demonstrates compassion every day through her genuine care for others and commitment to making a positive difference. She approaches her work with patience, kindness, and thoughtfulness, always striving to provide the best possible experience for those she supports. Her dedication and willingness to help others make her an invaluable part of the Community Bridges family.Thank you, Arlene, for all that you do, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 😊👏Learn more about Elderday at ow.ly/RHEJ50ZPJSF. ...
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What does local healthcare mean to you? 💚An emergency room when your family needs one. Mental health and substance-use services close to home. Support that helps older adults and people with disabilities remain in their communities.Community Bridges supports Measure E, a temporary half-cent sales tax measure on the November 3 ballot.👉 Swipe through to learn more about the measure and the local services highlighted in the campaign.🗳️ Vote by November 3. Santa Cruz County’s general election is November 3, 2026.Learn more about Measure E at yesonesantacruzcounty.com.#CommunityBridges #MeasureE #SantaCruzCounty #LocalHealthcare #CommunityCare #OlderAdults ...
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Perder un trabajo es difícil. Perder tu cobertura de salud no tiene por qué serlo. No te preocupes, tienes 60 días después de perder tu cobertura para inscribirte en un nuevo plan. #XelBienDeLosCalifornianos ...
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Preparedness starts close to home.This week, choose three actions:• Prepare or refresh your emergency go-bag.• Confirm your emergency contacts and evacuation plan.• Check in with a neighbor who may need extra time, transportation or support.A phone call, shared ride plan or translated resource can make a meaningful difference. When neighbors look out for one another, preparedness becomes community care.#NationalPreparednessMonth #neighborshelpingneighbors #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityBridges ...
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🚐 As a program of Community Bridges, Lift Line provides safe, reliable, and accessible transportation that helps older adults and people with disabilities stay connected, independent, and on the move.Alongside programs like Elderday, Lift Line is part of our commitment to supporting independence, connection, and quality of life for members of our community. 💚Learn more about Lift Line and Elderday at communitybridges.org. #CommunityBridges #liftline #ElderDay #AccessibleTransportation #santacruzcounty #CommunityCare #olderadults #CommunityConnection ...
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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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