Making an Impact


We ignite our community to give, advocate and volunteer so that our youth succeed in school and life, our residents are healthy, and our families are financially independent.

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…

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Our Mission


We ignite our community to give, advocate and volunteer so that our youth succeed in school and life, our residents are healthy, and our families are financially independent.

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…

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Latest News and Updates


United Way Santa Cruz County is grateful to the Watsonville Rotary Club Foundation for its investment in our Jóvenes Sanos program. Jóvenes Sanos is…
Jóvenes Sanos, a youth program of United Way Santa Cruz County, is proud to host its 4th Annual Cultivating HOPE Youth Mental Wellness Conference, a…
K-12 grade About the Project Submit your own art piece to the 211 Student Drawing Contest for a chance to be the creator of our new 211 awareness…

Latest News & Updates

Latest News and Updates


United Way Santa Cruz County is grateful to the Watsonville Rotary Club Foundation for its investment in our Jóvenes Sanos program. Jóvenes Sanos is…
Jóvenes Sanos, a youth program of United Way Santa Cruz County, is proud to host its 4th Annual Cultivating HOPE Youth Mental Wellness Conference, a…
K-12 grade About the Project Submit your own art piece to the 211 Student Drawing Contest for a chance to be the creator of our new 211 awareness…
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Saturday, August 1, 2026 10 am - 1 pm Kaiser Permanente Area When a student walks into the classroom with the school supplies they need, they can focus on what really matters - learning! The Santa Cruz County Office of Education and United Way Santa Cruz County share the goal of wanting local students to go to school confident and ready…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060