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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

Today we celebrate grandparents, grandfriends and older adults whose stories, care and wisdom connect generations.Honoring elders means more than expressing gratitude. It means ensuring every older adult can remain nourished, connected, mobile, supported and treated with dignity.Take a moment today to call, visit, listen or share a memory with an older person who has shaped your life.#NationalGrandparentsDay #DoSomethingGrand #HealthyAging #CommunityBridges ...
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🔌 ¡De regreso por segundo año, a petición de nuestra comunidad!¿Necesita ayuda con su factura de energía u otros gastos del hogar? Hable directamente con PG&E, conozca las opciones de ayuda para saldos de energía vencidos a través de Salvation Army Watsonville Family Corps y obtenga información sobre WIC, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Meals on Wheels, servicios de vivienda y otros recursos comunitarios.📅 Viernes, 18 de septiembre de 2026⏰ 2–6 p.m.📍 Centro Cívico de Watsonville, Salón Comunitario275 Main St., WatsonvilleRecuerde traer su estado de cuenta, una identificación con fotografía y comprobante de ingresos. Se aplican requisitos de elegibilidad; los beneficios no están garantizados.•••🔌 Back by popular demand! Bill Assistance Day returns to Watsonville for its second year.Need help with your energy bill or other household expenses? Meet one-on-one with PG&E, explore assistance for eligible past-due energy bills through The Salvation Army Watsonville Family Corps, and learn about WIC, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Meals on Wheels, housing services, and other community resources.📅 Friday, September 18, 2026⏰ 2–6 p.m.📍 Watsonville Civic Center, Community Room275 Main St., WatsonvillePlease bring your bill statement, photo ID, and proof of income. Eligibility requirements apply; benefits are not guaranteed.#CommunityBridges #Watsonville #BillAssistanceDay #AyudaConLasFacturas #RecursosComunitarios ...
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September 11 is a day to reflect, remember, and honor the many lives forever changed by the events of that day.We remember those who were lost, the families and loved ones who continue to carry their memory, and the countless people who responded with courage, compassion, and service.Today, we honor their legacy by remembering the strength that can be found in community, kindness, and standing together. We will never forget. ...
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Poverty is not a personal failure. It is shaped by barriers to affordable housing, food, health care, child care, transportation, education and fair opportunity.Community Bridges responds to urgent needs while advocating for the policies and systems that help families and older adults build lasting stability.Economic dignity means more than getting through today. It means having a genuine opportunity to thrive tomorrow.#EconomicDignity #endpoverty #systemschange #CommunityBridges ...
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Turning 26 doesn’t mean losing health coverage. It means choosing your own. You’ve got 60 days, let’s figure it out together. #ForTheLoveOfCalifornians ...
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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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