A COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Relief: How Your Gifts Are Making A Difference
Giving, from one local family to another, has helped thousands here in Santa Cruz County weather the COVID-19 crisis. Your generosity, and our COVID-19 Response Fund made those connections possible.
On July 23rd we hosted our first online event sharing how those gifts are helping those hardest hit. CEO Susan True and six incredible nonprofit leaders shared stories of the strength, struggle, and resilience of local families impacted by COVID-19.
What's the impact been on youth and mental health?
Domestic violence survivors?
The undocumented community?
Those facing hunger?
Watch stories from our nonprofit leaders on the front lines:
Food Assistance
Willy Elliott-McCrea, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
Impacts on Youth
Erica Padilla-Chavez, Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance
Domestic Violence
Kalyne Foster Renda, Monarch Services
Impacts on Undocumented Families
Maria Elena de la Garza, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County
Connecting Families to Resources
Fe Silva-Robles and Nereida Robles, Senderos
Sticking Together for the Difficult Journey Ahead
Generosity. Caring. Networks of trusting partners who listen and respond. That's what will continue to see us through this. The COVID-19 crisis will be with us awhile and the needs for our most vulnerable neighbors continue to grow. But our values as a community aren't going anywhere.
If you are inspired to give:
- You can give to the nonprofit partners featured at this online event through your Donor Advised Fund or directly: Second Harvest Food Bank, Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Monarch Services, Community Action Board, or Senderos.
- Donate directly to our COVID-19 Local Response Fund
