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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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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Latest News and Updates


Amidst the challenges of 2024, 211 emerged as a beacon of hope, responding to 6,630 caller needs with unparalleled dedication. This includes: Housing…
Supporting Scotts Valley Youth Through Pathways to Possibility In 2023, United Way of Santa Cruz County was awarded the All Children Thrive Grant to…
UNITED WAY OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIR The organization remains committed to transformational impact under Hajime Arnold’s…

Latest News & Updates

Latest News and Updates


Amidst the challenges of 2024, 211 emerged as a beacon of hope, responding to 6,630 caller needs with unparalleled dedication. This includes: Housing…
Supporting Scotts Valley Youth Through Pathways to Possibility In 2023, United Way of Santa Cruz County was awarded the All Children Thrive Grant to…
UNITED WAY OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIR The organization remains committed to transformational impact under Hajime Arnold’s…

How We've Helped

150+

children receive a free age-appropriate book delivered to their mailbox each month.

2,900+

local residents were impacted just in the last year alone.

$42,975+

in grants to local social service agencies since 1981.
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Items are being collected for Stuff the Bus from July 1 - August 2nd. Join us at the Kaiser Permanente Arena on August 2nd from 10:00-1:00 PM to fill over 2,000 backpacks with necessary school supplies and literally "stuffing a school bus"! Lunch and Snacks will be provided. After the event, all backpacks will be transported to the County Office…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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