Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad

Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad The leading human services provider in Santa Cruz County, serving children, families, & seniors.

The leading human services provider in Santa Cruz County, serving kids, families, & seniors.

Juneteenth is a day to honor freedom, justice, and resilience 💚It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States a...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a day to honor freedom, justice, and resilience 💚

It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and reminds us that the work toward equity and true liberation continues today.

At Community Bridges, we recognize that strong communities are built when every person has access to dignity, opportunity, and support. Through our programs serving children, families, and seniors, we remain committed to advancing wellbeing and equity for all.
Today we honor the strength, history, and resilience of Black communities—and we continue to stand in support of justice for all 💚

Family Resource Centers help families meet essential needs through food access, public benefits assistance, and basic re...
06/18/2026

Family Resource Centers help families meet essential needs through food access, public benefits assistance, and basic resources.
Support is available at four community-based locations across Santa Cruz County.

Learn more: Communitybridges.org/FRC



Spanish
Los Centros de Recursos Familiares apoyan a las familias con acceso a alimentos, asistencia con beneficios públicos y recursos básicos.
El apoyo está disponible en cuatro ubicaciones comunitarias en el Condado de Santa Cruz.

Conoce más: Communitybridges.org/FRC

Hunger Awareness Month is a reminder that both immediate support and long-term solutions are needed to address food inse...
06/16/2026

Hunger Awareness Month is a reminder that both immediate support and long-term solutions are needed to address food insecurity.

Community Bridges offers food access across the lifespan, including CACFP 🥗, which supports healthy meals for children in care settings, and Meals on Wheels 🚗, which delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors.

Learn more or apply here:
CACFP: communitybridges.org/cacfp-interest-form/

Meals on Wheels: communitybridges.org/meals-on-wheels-client-application/

Please join us in welcoming Steven Matzie as the new Program Director of Elderday Adult Day Health Care!Steven brings mo...
06/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Steven Matzie as the new Program Director of Elderday Adult Day Health Care!

Steven brings more than a decade of experience supporting older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and community partners across Santa Cruz County. His background in care management, long-term care advocacy, inclusive senior programming, and local resource coordination will help guide Elderday’s next chapter of compassionate, community-based care.

At Elderday, participants receive skilled health support, meaningful social connection, therapeutic activities, nutritious meals, transportation, care coordination, and caregiver respite—all helping older adults and people with disabilities remain safe, supported, and connected while continuing to live at home.

We are also deeply grateful to longtime Program Director Lois Sones for her decades of leadership, advocacy, and commitment to dignified care for older adults, people with disabilities, and families.

Welcome to Community Bridges, Steven. We’re excited for the future of Elderday under your leadership.

Learn more about Elderday at CommunityBridges.org/elderday

Read the full announcement: communitybridges.org/steven-matzie-to-lead-elderdays-next-chapter-of-compassionate-adult-day-health-care/

06/12/2026

Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. 💪

We all need support from time to time, and reaching out can be the first step toward healing. Whether you're feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, it's okay to ask for help. We're here for you when you need us.

Call 831-476-7284 Ext. 103 to set up an appointment with one of our counselors, or visit communitybridges.org/frc for more details on our mental health services. If you need immediate support, dial 988.

✨ Announcing our 2026 Bridge Builder Award Honorees ✨Community Bridges is proud to recognize Karen Delaney and the David...
06/12/2026

✨ Announcing our 2026 Bridge Builder Award Honorees ✨

Community Bridges is proud to recognize Karen Delaney and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation at this year's Farm to Fork Gala.

Through decades of service, advocacy, and generosity, these remarkable honorees have helped strengthen the Central Coast and improve the lives of children, families, and older adults throughout our region.

A longtime friend of Community Bridges, Karen Delaney has dedicated nearly 50 years to advancing volunteerism, civic engagement, and social justice. Her leadership and commitment have left a lasting impact on countless lives.

For more than 25 years, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has been a valued partner in creating opportunities and expanding access to critical resources. Their support of initiatives like the Eviction Defense Collaborative has helped families build stability and thrive.

Together, these honorees embody the spirit of bridge building—bringing people together, investing in solutions, and helping create a more connected and equitable community.

Join us in celebrating their extraordinary contributions at the 2026 Farm to Fork Gala on Saturday, June 27, from 5:00–9:00 p.m. at Seascape Golf Club.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today at communitybridges.org/farmtofork

We look forward to celebrating with you!

06/11/2026

When a family loses a loved one to detention, everything can change overnight.

At La Manzana Community Resources, part of Community Bridges, we see firsthand how quickly families are pushed into crisis—losing income, stability, and a sense of security.

But we also see something else: resilience, gratitude, and the power of community.

Through Puentes Para Familias, we’re able to provide support during these critical moments—helping families stay housed, keep food on the table, and hold onto hope.

Sometimes, even a small act of support can mean everything.

💛 When we come together, we make sure no family has to face these challenges alone.

Support local families through Puentes Para Familias:
communitybridges.org/puentes/

06/10/2026

Estar preparado puede traer tranquilidad.

En este video, la abogada de inmigración Lizett Rodriguez Pena comparte qué documentos pueden organizar las familias en caso de una emergencia, incluyendo identificaciones, pasaportes, actas de nacimiento, documentos de inmigración con su número A, documentos escolares, documentos médicos, contactos de emergencia y el nombre de una persona de confianza que pueda cuidar a sus hijos o seres queridos si es necesario.

También menciona el California Child Care Safety Plan, un recurso útil que ayuda a las familias a reunir información importante, organizar documentos e identificar a personas de confianza para el cuidado de sus seres queridos.

Esto no se trata de miedo. Se trata de preparación, protección y tranquilidad.

Community Bridges se enorgullece de colaborar con Lizett Rodriguez Pena para ofrecer consultas gratuitas de inmigración para familias que viven en el Condado de Santa Cruz y el Valle de Pájaro.

Llame al 831-724-2997, extensión 213 para programar una consulta gratuita de inmigración.

No está solo. Nuestra comunidad es más fuerte cuando nos apoyamos unos a otros.

06/10/2026

Being prepared can bring peace of mind.

In this video, immigration attorney Lizett Rodriguez Pena shares what families can organize in case of an emergency, including IDs, passports, birth certificates, immigration documents with an A-number, school records, medical records, emergency contacts, and the name of a trusted person who can care for children or loved ones if needed.

She also highlights the California Child Care Safety Plan, a helpful resource families can use to gather important information, organize documents, and identify trusted caregivers.

This is not about fear. It is about preparation, protection, and peace of mind.

Community Bridges is proud to collaborate with Lizett Rodriguez Pena to offer free immigration consultations for families living in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley.

Call 831-724-2997, ext. 213 to schedule a free immigration consultation.

You are not alone, and our community is stronger when we support one another.

During Hunger Awareness Month, we recognize that food insecurity often goes unseen in our community—yet it impacts peopl...
06/09/2026

During Hunger Awareness Month, we recognize that food insecurity often goes unseen in our community—yet it impacts people every day.

It affects working families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, older adults on fixed incomes, and children who rely on consistent nutrition to grow and thrive.

Community Bridges provides multiple pathways to food support, including WIC for families with young children.

Apply or learn more here: communitybridges.org/wic-program-interest-form/
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519 Main Street
Watsonville, CA
95076

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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