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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

Preparedness is an act of care.An emergency plan helps protect more than property—it protects health, dignity and continuity of care. This National Preparedness Month, take one step today: know your evacuation zone, sign up for local alerts, prepare essential medications and documents, or confirm how you will reconnect with loved ones.When we prepare together, our whole community is safer and more resilient.#NationalPreparednessMonth #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityResilience #CommunityBridges ...
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In the days since Dolly Parton’s passing, people around the world have reflected on the joy she shared, the lives she touched, and the remarkable legacy of generosity she leaves behind.Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, more than 300 million books have reached children and families around the world. Her work showed us how one act of kindness, repeated with care and purpose, can create a lasting ripple across families, communities, and generations.Her legacy reminds us that philanthropy is not defined by wealth. It is found in the ways we share our time, resources, compassion, and voices to help others and strengthen our communities.In the coming weeks, we look forward to recognizing some of the generous people and partners whose support makes the work of Community Bridges possible.Live generously. Give when you can. Help others rise. Live life like Dolly. 💚#DollyParton #DollyPartonLegacy #DollyPartonFans #Philanthropy #GiveBack #Generosity #CommunitySupport #ImaginationLibrary #LiteracyMatters #SpreadKindness #MakeADifference #CommunityBridges #SantaCruzCounty ...
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Welcoming Ashley and Paula to Community Bridges! 💚They’re joining a dedicated team working every day to connect children, families, and older adults with essential services and support throughout Santa Cruz County. We’re excited for the experience and enthusiasm they bring to our organization and the communities we serve.Welcome to the team, Ashley and Paula! 🎉Interested in joining our team? Visit CommunityBridges.org/careers to explore current opportunities. ...
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Every new word opens a door.During National Literacy Month, we celebrate the children, families, educators and tutors who make reading a shared source of confidence, curiosity and connection.Through nurturing early education and youth tutoring, Community Bridges helps young learners build skills they can carry into school, relationships and the future.Because literacy is more than learning to read—it is learning to imagine what is possible.#NationalLiteracyMonth #earlylearning #YouthLiteracy #CommunityBridges ...
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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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