Santa Cruz Community Ventures

Po Box 7808, Santa Cruz, CA 95061

(831) 200-1719

Santa Cruz Community Ventures works to “promote economic justice through financial capability, asset building, and advocacy.” It aims to create an inclusive economy in the region by expanding individual financial stability and wealth accumulation.

Its initiatives include the following:

Financial Capability: Focusing on financial coaching and education paired with action-oriented activities such as opening a savings account.
Asset Building: Ensuring families and youth can build wealth.
Advocacy: Bringing awareness of financial and economic issues facing the county.

Under each initiative, SCCV offers support through individualized programs and resources.

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