Community Leadership


The Foundation works with local, regional, and national partners to leverage
resources to meet critical needs in Santa Cruz County.



Community in Action

Since 2005, the Foundation has worked with the Good Times to raise the visibility of our local nonprofit sector by spotlighting the efforts of community groups engaged in good work. >>Read more


Healthy Kids Insurance Fund

Healthy Kids of Santa Cruz County offers insurance to children in families at or below 300% of the federal poverty level ($56,000 for a family of four).

The Foundation played a leadership role in helping establish this program

The goal is to enroll children in the existing public insurance programs or offer them coverage through the Healthy Kids Health Plan.

As many as 5,000 children in Santa Cruz County under the age of 19 are growing up without access to healthcare because their families can't afford health insurance.  

The program is collaborative effort on the part of more than 20 community partners and is expected to cost $2.6 million annually at full enrollment.

Additional funding is being sought to provide coverage for children ages 6 through 18.

Click here to make a gift to the Healthy Kids of Santa Cruz County Insurance Fund.






Healthy Kids Quick Picks

Healthy Kids of Santa Cruz County

The Children's Defense Fund


100% Campaign: Health Insurance for Every California Child

Make A Gift to Healthy Kids

2005 Santa Cruz County Nonprofit Landscape Study

Executive Summary

Sector Profile Report

Nonprofits in Challeging Economic Times

The Special Role of Health and Human Service Nonprofits

Small Organizations Making Big Contributions

Environment Quick Links

Santa Cruz Environmental Organization Directory

The Foundation's Environment Program Priorities

Local Public Agencies Working on Environmental Issues

Harbinger Communications - Home of the National Environmental Directory

The Environmental Support Center

Environmental Grantmakers Association

Community Leadership