Arts Council Santa Cruz
The Arts Council Santa Cruz believes art transforms society. They invest in arts education programs, host the Open Studios Art Tour, and support artists, arts organizations, and the thriving artist community at the Tannery Arts Center.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County our community’s youth through mentoring matches and positive role modeling.
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Boys and Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County promotes youth guidance through educational, vocational, recreational, social, and character development of girls and boys ages 6 to 18.
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California FarmLink
FarmLink works across California to help farmers of color and beginning and sustainable farmers succeed through partnerships with training programs, investors, public agencies and other non-profits.
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Coastal Watershed Council
The Coastal Watershed Council is working to transform the lower San Lorenzo River into a community destination by inspiring people to explore, enhance and protect it.
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Community Action Board (CAB)
CAB’s mission is to partner with the community to eliminate poverty and create social change through advocacy and essential services. They are on the front line every day helping those who need help in our community.
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Community Bridges
Community Bridges delivers fundamental resources for the people of Santa Crus County. Their programs give community members access to transportation, healthy food, health care, senior adult day health care and other support services needed.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
CASA of Santa Cruz County recruits, screens, trains and supervises volunteers to act on behalf of children in the juvenile dependency court system. They review records, research information, and talk to anyone involved with the child, including parents, extended family members, doctors and teachers.
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DigitalNEST
DigitalNEST connects youth to a skill-building community that transforms them into professionals who can create successful careers, innovative solutions, and prosperous communities.
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Diversity Center
The Diversity Center was founded in 1989 to advance the causes and priorities of the lesbian and gay community in Santa Cruz County. It is only LGBTQ+ Community Center on the Central Coast of California.
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El Pajaro Community Development Corporation
El Pajaro CDC promotes equal access to economic opportunity and helps to transform people’s lives through entrepreneurship. They have successfully assisted hundreds of small businesses with technical assistance, loan application and packaging, business plans, marketing, management, and business technology applications.
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Encompass Community Services
Encompass offers 40 programs county-wide that provide services in behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood education, housing, and more.
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Friends of Santa Cruz County State Parks
In response to the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks has established a Fire Fund for those most affected by the fire, followed by investments to be made in long-term recovery work for damage to the parks.
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GearUP UCSC
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is designed to increase the number of low-income students who graduate from high school, and prepare for and succeed in postsecondary education.
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Girls Inc. of the Central Coast
Girls Inc. of the Central Coast® is an affiliate of Girls Incorporated, a national organization that has been providing programs for girls (ages 8-18) since 1864 in the United States and Canada. They inspire girls to pursue post-secondary education, develop leadership and decision-making skills, serve their communities, and acquire the ability and wisdom to lead healthy lifestyles.
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Grey Bears Thrift Store
Grey Bears improves the health and well-being of seniors and our community through food distribution, volunteerism, resource conservation, and recycling.
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Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay
Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is an independent, locally operated and funded affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. They are committed to building decent, affordable homes and provide home ownership opportunities to qualified families who live and work in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
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Homeless Garden Project
The Homeless Garden Project provides job training, transitional employment and support services to individuals in Santa Cruz who are experiencing homelessness.
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Housing Matters
Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing.
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Monarch Services
Monarch Services empowers individuals, families and our community to take action against violence and abuse, providing a safe shelter for victims of these crimes.
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Native Animal Rescue
Native Animal Rescue (NAR) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife in Santa Cruz County.
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Pajaro Valley Shelter Services
Pajaro Valley Shelter Services provides families with a path to stable, self-sufficient futures through short- and longer-term housing and supportive services. Your donation provides those in need with shelter, food, clothing and other services.
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Project SCOUT/Seniors Council
Project SCOUT provides the Santa Cruz County community with free tax prep for those who qualify.
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Salud Para La Gente
Salud Para La Gente is a non-profit healthcare organization with clinics in Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County to ensure quality healthcare is given to all in need.
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Santa Cruz Community Ventures
SCCV equips people in our community with tools to achieve lasting financial security and independence.
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Santa Cruz SPCA
The Santa Cruz SPCA provides safe harbor for animals in need and promotes an active humane community through adoption, advocacy, and education.
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Santa Cruz Volunteer Center
The Santa Cruz Volunteer Center is a "one-stop shop" to connect people with volunteer opportunities on the web, by phone or in person via their match-making appointments.
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Save Our Shores
From policy change to educational programs, Save Our Shores ensures ocean conservation throughout the community. They provide programs designed to support the foundations of a thriving Monterey Bay: clean shores, healthy habitats, and living waters.
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Second Harvest Food Bank
In Santa Cruz County, 1 in 5 people face hunger in Santa Cruz County. For children it’s 1 in 4. The Second Harvest Food Bank works hard to feed people who need food now and advocate for policies that tackle the root causes of hunger.
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United Way of Santa Cruz County
The United Way of Santa Cruz County is focused on improving the lives of youth and families in Santa Cruz County by uniting to address the basic needs of education, health, and financial stability. They partner with donors, volunteers, advocates, governments, other nonprofits, and people who are committed to making our community the best it can be.
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Valley Churches United Missions
Valley Churches United is a volunteer-powered, donor-supported non-profit agency providing assistance to low-income residents in need. They serve San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon.
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Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center
The Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center provides an Early Education Center, Services for Children & Youth, Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Family Support Services, and Community Engagement.
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Watsonville Law Center
The Watsonville Law Center (WLC) provides free legal services to low-income individuals on California’s Central Coast.
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Watsonville Wetlands Watch
Watsonville Wetlands Watch advocates for wetland issues, educates local students, restores degraded habitats, preserves what remains whole, and teaches appreciation for the unique beauty and life of the Pajaro Valley wetlands.
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WomenCARE
A safe haven where women with any type of cancer find mutual support, shared experiences, and open hearts.
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Youth N.O.W.
Youth N.O.W. is committed to engaging youth in a nurturing community where they grow personally and academically through individualized programs that cultivate success.
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YWCA (Watsonville)
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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