Bridge Foundation of Santa Cruz County

08/17/2026

We’re officially sold out! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket to our Bridge launch event held in partnership with Homeless Garden Project. Your generosity—with your time, your support, and the price of a ticket—means so much to us.

We are making plans and getting excited to welcome you on Thursday. We’re looking forward to gathering, sharing more about Bridge, and enjoying an evening together in community.

Even if you were not able to buy a ticket, you can still support Bridge anytime:
https://bridgefoundationsantacruz.com/donate

08/17/2026

Last week, Bridge partnered with the Santa Cruz City Outreach Team to help a client get home—covering a Highway 17 bus pass, Greyhound ticket, and Amtrak ride.

Sometimes getting from here to there takes more than one ticket—and more than one organization. Big thanks to the outreach team for helping us pull it all together. Santa Cruz County Office of the Public Defender

08/06/2026

Join us to celebrate the launch of the Bridge Foundation of Santa Cruz County by spending an afternoon at the farm! Hear from inspiring keynote speaker, W***y Elliott-McCrea and one of HGP’s trainees.

To learn more about the event and buy tickets click here: https://bit.ly/BRIDGExHGP !

All proceeds from this event go to both the Bridge Foundation of Santa Cruz County and Homeless Garden Project.

08/03/2026

Last week we bought phones for two clients who needed them for different reasons—but also for the same reason: connection is critical.

Staying connected with your family, your lawyer, your treatment providers, or your job is often what makes the next step possible. Your donations to Bridge make this kind of practical support possible. Santa Cruz County Office of the Public Defender

07/31/2026

Did you know many volunteer service programs charge an enrollment fee?

For one person, that fee was the only thing standing between her and completing the hours she needed for her case to be dismissed. Bridge covered it, and she was able to get started. Thank you to everyone whose donations made this possible.

07/29/2026

Everyone needs a little encouragement to keep moving forward—and sometimes a reminder of just how much potential they carry.

A's daily affirmations are a sweet reminder that confidence, hope, and support can make a real difference at any stage of life.

Join us for the Bridge Foundation of Santa Cruz County launch event created in partnership with Homeless Garden Project and learn how you can help people overcome practical barriers, take the next step in their journey, and move closer to the life they are working toward.

Thursday, August 20 | 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Homeless Garden Project, Natural Bridges Farm
Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz

Come celebrate with us, learn more about our work, and discover ways to be part of what comes next. You can buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridge-foundation-of-santa-cruz-county-launch-event-fundraiser-tickets-1994589081636?msockid=31dce68581ba62b70e94f00480fe6387

Santa Cruz County Office of the Public Defender

Homeless Garden Project

07/28/2026

You're invited!

Please join HGP and BRIDGE Foundation as we are partnering for a special afternoon featuring W***y Elliott-McCrea as our Keynote Speaker as well as one of the participants in Homeless Garden Project’s transitional employment program.

Let’s gather at the farm with good food, good drink, and good company — all in support of meaningful pathways to hope, healing and belonging!

Learn more about this event and the BRIDGE Foundation by clicking the link in our bio!

Proceeds from this event will go toward Homeless Garden Project and the BRIDGE Foundation.

Buy your tickets today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridge-foundation-of-santa-cruz-county-launch-event-fundraiser-tickets-1994589081636

07/21/2026

We’re excited to invite you to the launch of the Bridge Foundation of Santa Cruz County, in partnership with the Homeless Garden Project.

The Bridge Foundation was created to provide practical support, encouragement, and connection for people moving through the criminal legal system and working toward greater stability. This launch is an opportunity to come together, learn more about our mission, meet members of our community, and celebrate the power of second chances.

Hope to see you there!
Santa Cruz County Office of the Public Defender
Homeless Garden Project

07/13/2026

07/01/2026

A journal is more than paper.

For one young Bridge Foundation client, it is a place to process thoughts, release what feels heavy, and find peace.

We were honored to provide this simple but meaningful tool as part of her path toward healing, stability, and support.