Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc.

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc. Eliminating poverty and creating social change since 1965!

CAB ensures over 12,000 people annually in Santa Cruz County & the Pajaro Valley receive the tools & skills they need for employment & self-sufficiency. COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY (CAB)

In the 2019-2020 fiscal year, CAB programs assisted nearly 9,000 low-income people with emergency, sustaining or self-sufficiency services, as well as serving an additional 7,147 requests for inf

ormation and referral or brief services. Over 74% of CAB’s clients have a family income of less than 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and 25% are less than 150% of the Guidelines.

We are so honored to have such dedicated community members and even more honored to recognize their dedication to our mi...
09/04/2026

We are so honored to have such dedicated community members and even more honored to recognize their dedication to our mission! Former CAB employee and longtime volunteer, AMY LOCKS, has been recognized through the national Community Action Agency and we couldn't be prouder! Amy played a foundational role in forming CAB's Santa Cruz County Immigration Project, we are so grateful for everything she's done for CAB and the community. Congratulations to Amy and we cannot thank her enough for her 40 years of service here with the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc.🌟

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¡Estamos muy honrados de contar con miembros de la comunidad tan dedicados y más honrados de reconocer su dedicación a nuestra misión! Una vez empleada con CAB y voluntaria, AMY LOCKS ha sido reconocida por la Agencia Nacional de Acción Comunitaria y ¡no podríamos estar más orgullosos! Amy fue profunda en la creación del Proyecto de Inmigración del Condado de Santa Cruz y estamos muy agradecidos por todo lo que ha hecho por CAB y la comunidad. Felicitaciones a Amy y no podemos agradecerle lo suficiente por sus 40 años de servicio aquí con el Consejo de Acción Comunitaria del Condado de Santa Cruz Inc. 🌟

Last night at the Community Action Partnership National Office Gala, AMY LOCKS, received the National Volunteer Award f...
09/04/2026

Last night at the Community Action Partnership National Office Gala, AMY LOCKS, received the National Volunteer Award for 40 years of service at CAB! She has supported the agency in so many capacities including being one of the founders of our Immigration Project. We salute Amy and express our most profound gratitude. Congrats Amy!!!!

Join us for a free community workshop to learn how to monitor and verify immigration enforcement activity and safely pro...
09/03/2026

Join us for a free community workshop to learn how to monitor and verify immigration enforcement activity and safely protect civil liberties in our neighborhoods. The workshop will be co-sponsored by YARR (Your Allied Rapid Response) and DRSC (Davenport Resource Service Center).

This training will take place in Davenport on September 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To register, use the link on this flyer or scan the QR code.

Spaces limited to Davenport and North Coast residents.


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Acompáñenos en un taller comunitario gratuito para aprender a monitorear y verificar las actividades de control migratorio, así como proteger de manera segura las libertades civiles en nuestros vecindarios. El taller será copatrocinado por YARR (Your Allied Rapid Response) y el Centro de Recursos y Servicios de Davenport.

Esta capacitación se llevará a cabo en Davenport, el 21 de septiembre, de 6:00-8:00 p.m. Para inscribirse, utilice el enlace de este folleto o escanee el código QR.

Cupo limitado para residentes de Davenport y la Costa Norte.

For our final week of August, we ended our month by welcoming Seamus Mckeon, representative from Congressman Jimmy Panet...
09/01/2026

For our final week of August, we ended our month by welcoming Seamus Mckeon, representative from Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s Washington, D.C. office. It’s always a pleasure to share the wealth of services and programs available through CAB and talk about the work happening across our community. Members of our team also had the opportunity to join a grant writing workshop led by Eduardo Gonzalez from the Rural Prosperity Center, walking away with new tools and strategies to put into practice. Thank you to Seamus and Eduardo for spending time with the CAB-ISTA community. Always a pleasure to learn from our people and share with our people! 💚
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Para nuestra última semana de agosto, concluimos nuestro mes dando la bienvenida a Seamus McKeon, representante de la oficina del congresista Jimmy Panetta en Washington D. C. Siempre es un placer compartir nuestros servicios y programas disponibles a través de CAB y hablar sobre el trabajo que se realiza en nuestra comunidad. Los miembros de nuestro equipo también tuvieron la oportunidad de participar en un taller de redacción de subvenciones dirigido por Eduardo González del Rural Prosperity Center, adquiriendo nuevas herramientas y estrategias para poner en práctica. Gracias a Seamus y Eduardo por dedicar tiempo a la comunidad CAB-ISTA. ¡Siempre es un placer aprender de nuestra gente y compartir con nuestra gente! 💚

Know Your Rights in Soledad! Thank you to our community partners for coming together to bring a Know Your Rights presen...
08/31/2026

Know Your Rights in Soledad!

Thank you to our community partners for coming together to bring a Know Your Rights presentation to the City of Soledad.

When community organizations come together, we can create spaces where people feel informed, empowered, and supported, especially during challenging times.

We’re grateful to continue working alongside Catholic Charities, UFW Foundation, Watsonville Law Center, and Youth Alliance, to bring more meaningful events, educational opportunities, and resources to communities across the north Central Coast.
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¡Conoce tus derechos en Soledad!

Gracias a nuestras organizaciones comunitarias aliadas por unirse para ofrecer una presentación de Conozca sus Derechos en la ciudad de Soledad.

Cuando las organizaciones comunitarias trabajamos juntas, podemos creas espacios donde las personas se sientan informadas, empoderadas y apoyadas, especialmente durante tiempos difíciles.

Agradecemos poder continuar trabajando junto a Caridades Católicas, la Fundación de Campesinos (UFWF), el Centro de legal de Watsonville, y Youth Alliance para llevar más eventos, oportunidades educativas y recursos significativos a las comunidades del norte de la Costa Central.

✨El Proyecto de Inmigración del Consejo de Acción Comunitaria del Condado de Santa Cruz, les ofrece también servicios le...
08/28/2026

✨El Proyecto de Inmigración del Consejo de Acción Comunitaria del Condado de Santa Cruz, les ofrece también servicios legales de inmigración a los colegios comunitarios: Cabrillo College y Monterey Peninsula College. 📚
📆Para hacer una cita, solo tienen que acceder al sitio web: https://findyourally.com/

✨The Santa Cruz County Immigration Project offers immigration legal services to Cabrillo College and Monterey Peninsula ...
08/28/2026

✨The Santa Cruz County Immigration Project offers immigration legal services to Cabrillo College and Monterey Peninsula College. 📚
📆To book an appointment, just go to the website: https://findyourally.com/

Conozca sus derechos: horas por enfermedad pagadas en California.Úselas cuando esté enfermo, cuidando a un familiar o po...
08/26/2026

Conozca sus derechos: horas por enfermedad pagadas en California.
Úselas cuando esté enfermo, cuidando a un familiar o por salud mental.
Es su derecho, y su empleador no puede castigarlo por usarlas.
Para más información, visite: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/California-Paid-Sick-Leave.htm

O llame a la línea multilingüe de información de CAB al 📞 (831) 440-3556

Know your rights: Paid Sick Leave in CaliforniaUse it when you’re sick, caring for a family member, or for your mental h...
08/26/2026

Know your rights: Paid Sick Leave in California
Use it when you’re sick, caring for a family member, or for your mental health.
It’s your right, and we encourage you to use it!

For more information, visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/California-Paid-Sick-Leave.html
or call CAB’s multilingual information line at 📞 (831) 440-3556

Program Highlight 🤩 In August, CAB's Davenport Resource Service Center distributed backpacks to children and teens (pre-...
08/25/2026

Program Highlight 🤩 In August, CAB's Davenport Resource Service Center distributed backpacks to children and teens (pre-K through 12th grade). This year, 37 backpacks and back-to-school supplies were distributed. This distribution was made possible through a partnership with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) program.

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Logros del programa 🤩 En agosto, CAB's Centro de Servicios y Recursos de Davenport distribuyó mochilas a niños y adolescentes (desde preescolar hasta el 12.º grado). Este año, se entregaron 37 mochilas y útiles escolares para el regreso a clases. Esta distribución fue posible gracias a una colaboración con el programa de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Cruz (COE).

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406 Main Street, Ste 207
Watsonville, CA
95076

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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