activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 5
- Child Support Services for Educational and Life SuccessMeets the immediate needs of children to support their success in school and in life through targeted direct services.
- Employment Support for Families Employment & Financial CoachingProvides support to families to achieve, maintain, and improve employment as part of broader poverty reduction efforts in Santa Cruz County.
- Health Services Access Improvement Community College-Based Health AccessImproves access to necessary health services for children and adults in Santa Cruz County through coordinated programs and community partnerships.
- Work-Based Learning and Career Exploration Programs Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOversees work-based learning and career exploration initiatives, including the weekly radio program "What to Be" on KSQD, aimed at engaging youth in career development.
- Youth Mental Wellness Conference (Cultivating HOPE) Youth Mental Health Education & Peer SupportHosts the annual Cultivating HOPE Youth Mental Wellness Conference, a full-day, youth-planned event that empowers young people through interactive workshops, peer-led dialogues, and resource booths focused on mental wellness, coping strategies, and community resilience.
capacity building · 1
- Community Volunteer EngagementFacilitates volunteer opportunities for community members, engaging over 3,000 volunteers in fundraising and fund allocation activities aimed at addressing family hardships.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Collective Impact through Cross-Sector Partnerships collective_impactThe organization believes that complex social problems are best solved by leveraging the collective power of the community and fostering collaboration across various sectors to multiply impact and address challenges more effectively.
- Integrated Program Development for Youth Opportunity and Sustainability program_integration_for_sustainabilityThe organization expands youth opportunity and economic mobility by integrating work-based learning, career exploration, and mentorship programs into established nonprofit infrastructures, ensuring long-term sustainability and scalability through organizational succession and collaborative program design.
- Youth-Centered Program Design and Leadership youth_empowermentThe organization empowers young people by involving them in the planning and leadership of programs, particularly those focused on mental wellness and community building, to ensure that youth voices are central and celebrated, thereby promoting resilience and positive outcomes.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Cultivating HOPE Youth Mental Wellness Conference
An annual full-day event planned by youth, for youth, dedicated to empowering young people, promoting mental wellness, and building resilience in the community.
Jóvenes Sanos
A youth-led initiative that empowers young people to lead programs, advocate for mental health, and create safe spaces where youth voices are centered and celebrated.
United 2020 - Bold Community Plan
A 5-year strategic plan to make measurable improvements in youth success, family financial stability, and health in Santa Cruz County, with progress tracked in collaboration with Applied Survey Research.
United 4 Youth
A community empowerment model that assembles teams of nonprofits to co-design innovative collaborative programs for high-needs youth, focusing on education, health, economic sustainability, and community connection.
What to Be
A weekly radio program on KSQD focused on career exploration, transitioning to be overseen by United Way of Santa Cruz County.
Your Future Is Our Business
Provides work-based learning and career exploration services for students, transitioning to be overseen by United Way of Santa Cruz County.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Applied Survey Research Partner — Works with Applied Survey Research to measure community progress toward United 2020 goals and analyze local data.
- Jóvenes Sanos Partner — Youth program of United Way Santa Cruz County.
- Living Evolution Partner — Collaborates on the Cultivating HOPE conference.
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Partner — Collaborates on the Cultivating HOPE conference.
- Santa Cruz County Office of Education Partner — Supports the Cultivating HOPE conference.
- Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Partner — Partner organization providing volunteer opportunity listings and support.
- Your Future Is Our Business Partner — Assumed oversight of programs and services after the organization concluded operations.
- local program partners Partner — Collaborates with local program partners to tackle poverty, support youth success, and improve health access.