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Opportunity! We are actively accepting speaker applications from Santa Cruz County residents. If you have a compelling message that aligns with the #TEDxSantaCruz mission, please don't hesitate to apply. Deadline is December 3. Apply via this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta will present at Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts in Watsonville at 4pm on Sat., 8/12. All proceeds will benefit Esperanza Community Farms & the Center for Farmworker Families. Register today! bit.ly/46oMP1R

An artist will be selected to create a site-specific public art component for the new South County Government Center in Watsonville, Santa Cruz Country. Proposals due by May 26, 2023. For more information, scparks.com/Home/AboutUs/W…

You've heard of Malibu Barbie. Meet Farm Worker Barbie! Did you know our nation counts on approximately 2.4 million essential farm workers who make it possible for us to have food on our tables? 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑏𝑦 𝑓𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑟𝑠!

#RiseTogether #SantaCruzCounty #Leader Spotlight Elaine Johnson, Executive Director of @housingscc is dedicated to finding community solutions through collaboration and advocacy. Elaine is gearing up for HSCC's Affordable Housing Month. Learn more housingsantacruzcounty.com/affordable-hou…

Thank you ⁦@POTUS⁩ and ⁦@CAgovernor⁩ for approving a major disaster declaration for Santa Cruz and Monterey counties! Residents with damage from Feb. 21 and later are eligible for individual assistance. Visit santacruzcounty.us for more. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Local nonprofits & community generosity work to support families affected by Pajaro floods. Guest commentary in @scsentinel written by us, @Puentes_SC @CABSantaCruzCty @p_v_p_s_a @MonarchSCC @cfmco + Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey. Read about response & relief efforts.

$660K+ in cash has been distributed to hundreds of Pajaro families affected by the floods thanks to generous donors & hardworking nonprofit partners. Thanks @scsentinel for sharing this story. @Puentes_SC @CABSantaCruzCty @p_v_p_s_a @MonarchSCC @cfmco santacruzsentinel.com/2023/03/27/gue…

@MonarchSCC Thank YOU @MonarchSCC and thanks to our generous donors. This flood response is community powered!

Monarch Services would like to thank the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County and its supporters for their aid in supporting our clients affected by the Pajaro floods. Last week, the foundation donated 100 gift cards for Monarch to distribute to our clients.

@Puentes_SC @cfmco @CABSantaCruzCty @p_v_p_s_a @MonarchSCC To access information on relief & resources: cfscc.org/flood-recovery… FYI: @hannah_hagemann @NativeSantaCruz @sccounty @scsentinel @LookoutSCruz @theSCLocal @pajaronian

TOGETHER, since March 12th, we have given over $600,000 in cash assistance to hundreds of Pajaro families. This is thanks to YOUR generosity. And this is thanks to the HARDWORKING staff at our partner community-based organizations. Please keep giving. cfscc.org/disaster

Stress, anxiety, & other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call/text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to disaster.

“Right now, we have a makeshift group of scrappy nonprofits that are holding it down. That’s what we’ll continue to do.” Community based organizations and mutual aid groups have done an admiral job of responding during the Pajaro Valley's time of need. montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_new…

RT @NativeSantaCruz: There’s a lot of people that are stressed right, relentless storms are taking their toll on everyone. Please know you’…

Reminders/resources for people assessing their homes: 1)📸 Take photos before cleaning 2) 📝Make a list of damaged items 3) 🛏️Do NOT drink water, use sewer or stay overnight. Mixteco/Triqui Helpline 831-440-3556. Tks @Puentes_SC! @MontereyCoInfo tinyurl.com/2023PineappleE…

STORM RESPONSE UPDATE: March 23, 12:00PM - Latest @RedCross and partner updates: redcrossblognccr.org/2023/03/23/red… - As residents begin returning home, Red Cross volunteers are distributing clean up kits, meals and other recovery items to help communities get back on their feet.

Here are some useful resources for assistance and information. ----- Aquí hay algunos recursos para asistencia y información.

Reentry to the Pajaro community has begun this morning. All those returning should go to the resource hubs at both Pajaro Park and Pajaro Middle School. They have information and clean up and hygiene kits and also toilet facilities, handwashing, laundry and showers.

Community members, please read through this post for resources on flood recovery! Miembros de la comunidad, por favor leen por recursos sobre recuperación de inundaciones!