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Know any Community Heroes?

The United Way's Community Assessment Project (CAP) has set 19 community goals to make Santa Cruz County residents safer, healthier, and more politically involved. Now we want your help in order to recognize the persons in the county that are responsible for moving the community forward in achieving these goals.

Selected Community Heroes will be recognized in the CAP's 14th Annual Report which is distributed countywide. In addition the Santa Cruz Sentinel writes an article on the selected heroes and they are also recognized on the CAP website which can be accessed by clicking the logo above.

The CAP assessed the quality of life in Santa Cruz County in 1995 and did so again in 2006. The CAP focuses on six general areas: economy, education, health, natural environment, public safety and social environment. A complete list of goals is located below the Community Hero Nomination Form.

Community Hero Nomination Form(click here for a .PDF version)

Deadline is July 9th, 2008 (please complete all fields)

Nominee's Name
How can we reach the Nominee?
Nominator's Name
Nominator's Phone Number
Which Community Goal are they Working to Achieve? (List Goal Number. For a Complete List of Goals, click here) :
How are they a Community Hero in Santa Cruz County?

Community Goals:

Economy:

1. By the year 2010, the annual Median Family Income will increase by a
higher percentage than the Bay Area Consumer Price Index.

2. By the year 2010, housing will be available and affordable to meet the needs of the local work force.

3. By the year 2010, county performance in key economic sectors such as agriculture, tourism and retail will meet or exceed the state average

Education:

4. By the year 2010, more students will be working at grade level with a curriculum that spirals in rigor throughout the K-14 system.

5. By the year 2010, more students will be ready for college and transfer ready from the community college into four-year colleges and universities.

6. By the year 2010, more schools will have a pre-kindergarten program available for all children.

Health:

7. By the year 2010, Santa Cruz County residents will have improved access to primary, specialty and emergency medical services. Appropriate planning and training will have been accomplished for medical response to disasters.

8. By the year 2010, 80% of healthcare providers will use Health Information Technology to improve patient safety, enhance healthcare systems efficiency, and provide community-wide secure health data to improve population health for Santa Cruz County residents.

9. By the year 2010, 50% of Santa Cruz County residents over the age of 60 will receive education and information regarding end of life choices and opportunities, thus empowering them to make self-determined decisions regarding health care.

10. By the year 2010, the prevalence of childhood obesity in Santa Cruz County will be reduced by 5%.

Natural Environment:

11. By the year 2010, the health of rivers and the ocean is improved by reducing erosion, reducing pollution and increasing summer stream flows.

12. By the year 2010, Open space is preserved & increased while the percentage of housing units is increased which are environmentally sound, green, affordable, and near transit & job centers.

13. By the year 2010, single-passenger auto use is reduced by improving cyclist safety, increasing miles of bike lanes and increasing use of public transportation.

Public Safety:

14. By the year 2010, crime within Santa Cruz County will continue to decrease and residents will have increased confidence in their personal safety at home and in the community.

15. By the year 2010, children in Santa Cruz County will live in safer families and community.

Social Environment:

16. By the year 2010, more people will be educated and engaged in activities that strengthen our community and civic life.

17. By the year 2010, families and children will have access to the information, resources and support they need to succeed.

18. By the year 2010, all people in Santa Cruz will have a way to meet their basic needs for food, housing, healthcare, childcare and transportation.

19. By the year 2010, County residents with disabilities will be able to obtain services needed to support increasing options, pursue goals and participate in community life at levels consistent with their ability.