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Five Ways to Give Joy this Holiday Season
Want to jump-start that feeling of holiday joy you had as a child? Then, join a cherished local tradition: giving the gift of joy through the Volunteer Center’s Adopt-a-Family program. Bringing joy to a child is one of the greatest feelings of all, that embodies what this season is all about. Adopt-A Family is a ...
Volunteer for the Community Connection Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed November 21st Volunteers are needed to help host the Community Connections Thanksgiving Celebration in both Watsonville and Santa Cruz! You can help by: Donating to help purchase food and supplies - choose Community Connection from the drop-down menu Volunteering to set up, serve, and clean up - and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving ...
Dear Nonprofits: Volunteers are Eager to Help You this Holiday Season!
If you are a nonprofit leader, here are a few facts you might find interesting: 25% of all new volunteers make their first contribution to an organization between Thanksgiving and New Year's! -and- Over 300 NEW volunteers contact the Volunteer Center during the holidays - looking for ways to support organizations like yours. At the Volunteer Center, ...
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Austin Lee, Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer
Austin volunteers on Saturdays, helping pack produce bags that go out to over 65,000 community
members each month. He loves the hands-on work and the positive environment created by fellow
volunteers and staff.
Learn More... Hopes Closet Levels the Playing Field for Kids
Hopes Closet provides clothing, shoes, books, and toys to families in need.
Learn More... Meet the Volunteers at Boulder Creek Fire Protection District
These brave men and women volunteered tirelessly during the CZU fires to protect the community, and provide support and aid during the storms and floods of this winter while responding to any and all emergencies throughout their district.
Learn More... Upcoming Events
Now through Dec 8
Adopt-a-Family!
Adopt, Shop, or DonateDecember 5
Literacy Tutor Orientation
RSVP OnlineDecember 9-11
Adopt-a-Family Donation Drop-Off
Open Daily
12pm to 7pm
Learn MoreThrough December 31
Santa Cruz Gives
Donate NowJanuary 2
Literacy Tutor Orientation
RSVP OnlineJanuary 9
Literacy Tutor Orientation
RSVP OnlineJanuary 17
Literacy Tutor Orientation
RSVP OnlineJanuary 17th- Feb 9th
Matter of Balance
Falls Prevention Program
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