Santa Cruz County Local News: Community Service & Support

Curtis Reliford, who collects food and supplies for those experiencing poverty, had his own belongings stolen two weeks ago.

These nonprofits are fighting climate change at a time when it’s more important than ever to do so, as warming temperatures and acidification in the world’s oceans break records.

Every year, a group of volunteers works to make sure that children in need have a toy to unwrap on Christmas day. This behind-the-scenes work It requires wrangling donations of cash and items to build a stockpile of 21,000 toys.

The Homeless Garden Project’s plans to relocate to Pogonip have fizzled, and leaders signed an agreement to stay at their farm on Shaffer Road and potentially build an office, barn, greenhouse, kitchen and housing.

Born in San Francisco, Rowland Rebele lived his later years in Aptos, where he supported civic causes throughout Santa Cruz.

Friends of the Ben Lomond Library have kicked off revitalization efforts for the historic Ben Lomond Library building and library operations with a meet and greet and volunteer gatherings.

Local organizations like the Center for Farmworker Families and Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes try to advocate for farmworker rights and help put food on their tables.

For 2023, 26 youth serving organizations are seeking to get the community’s support for their Big Idea 2024: a specific goal or project they are hoping to raise funding for to complete.

How do you have a meaningful day when you have a significant disability? The founders of Common Roots Farm have been on an odyssey to answer this question.

California’s first food bank has helped residents of Santa Cruz County for more than 50 years.

This week the annual community-wide fundraiser features organizations providing health and wellness services.