What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Friday 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm

La Manzana Community Resources

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La Manzana Community Resources

Our compassionate staff build a warm, friendly, safe place for the Pajaro Valley community to access

La Manzana Community Resources is a community-based center where families can receive a broad range of services (including parent education and literacy classes), as well as information and referrals to other services and support, and advocacy regarding their specific needs. LMCR's programs include:
Drop-in Center: Mon-thurs 8:45am - 5:30pm (closed from 12-1 for lunch), Friday 8:45am-noon
Walk-in

advocacy, information and referral, assistance with public benefit forms/applications, including Covered California enrollments, and more. Literacy Program: (call for class times)
Adult Spanish Literacy & English Classes for Monolingual Spanish Speakers

Parent Education Program: (call for more information on times)
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P): Parenting strategies and tools provided individually or in a group setting. Renacer: Support group for parents of children with special needs. Roots and Wings:
Support for resource parents and relative caregivers (foster care and adoption)

Nutrition Education:
Food Distribution: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 11am
Summer Lunch: TBD
Snap-Ed: TBD

08/20/2026

La Manzana will be closed this Thursday and Friday while new flooring is installed. We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Monday.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while these improvements are underway.

Español:
La Manzana permanecerá cerrada este jueves y viernes mientras se instala el nuevo piso. Reanudaremos nuestro horario habitual el lunes.

Gracias por su comprensión y paciencia mientras se llevan a cabo estas mejoras.

08/18/2026

Family Resource Centers provide case management and referrals to help families navigate housing, healthcare, and community services.
Staff work alongside families to identify goals and connect them to trusted resources.

Learn more: Communitybridges.org/FRC

Spanish
Los Centros de Recursos Familiares ofrecen acompañamiento y referencias para ayudar a las familias a acceder a vivienda, atención médica y servicios comunitarios.
El personal trabaja junto a las familias para identificar metas y opciones.

Conoce más: Communitybridges.org/FRC

08/17/2026

Community is more than a place. It is the commitment we make to one another.

On National Nonprofit Day, we recognize the staff, volunteers, donors, partners and advocates who make Community Bridges’ mission possible. Across 11 programs and more than 20 locations, our community works together to connect more than 20,000 local children, families and older adults with essential services each year.

From nutritious food and early education to transportation, health care, family resources and crisis support, every connection helps protect dignity, strengthen stability and open new opportunities.

Thank you for helping build a community where everyone has the support they need to thrive.

Learn more or get involved: communitybridges.org

08/14/2026

La Manzana Community Resources will be CLOSED Monday, August 17 for staff training to better serve our families and community.
We will reopen on August 18.

La Manzana Community Resources estará CERRADO el lunes, 17 de agosto por capacitación del personal para servir mejor a nuestras familias y comunidad.
Reabriremos el 18 de agosto.

07/26/2026

Happy National Parents' Day!

Today, we celebrate the parents, grandparents, caregivers, and families who nurture, guide, and strengthen our communities every day.

At Community Bridges, we know that raising a family takes a village. Through our 10 programs, we are proud to provide services that support children, parents, older adults, and individuals across every stage of life. Whether it's early education, family resource centers, behavioral health, nutrition, transportation, or community support services, we're here to help families thrive.

To every caregiver who shows up with love, resilience, and dedication—thank you. Your care builds stronger families and healthier communities.

Happy National Parents' Day from all of us at Community Bridges!
Learn more at communitybridges.org

07/24/2026

International Self Care Day 💙

Self care isn't selfish. It's one of the most important investments you can make in your health and well being.

A good night's sleep. A nourishing meal. A walk outside. Setting healthy boundaries. Asking for help when you need it. Spending time with people who lift you up. These everyday choices can make a lasting difference in our physical, mental, and emotional health.

But self care isn't always something we can do alone. Sometimes, it begins with having access to the right support.

At Community Bridges, we're committed to making health and well being more accessible across Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. Whether it's affordable counseling and family support through our Family Resource Collectives, healthy foods and nutrition education through WIC, nutritious meals through Meals on Wheels, or enriching day services through Elderday that help older adults and adults with disabilities stay healthy, connected, and independent at home, these are just a few of the many ways Community Bridges supports our community every day.

Whether you're looking for support, caring for a loved one, know someone who could benefit from our services, or simply believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, Community Bridges is here to help.

💙 Learn more about our programs and services at CommunityBridges.org.

How will you practice self care today?

07/21/2026

Muchos de nosotros fuimos criados con la idea de ser siempre fuertes y no mostrar que somos frágiles. 💪 Pero la realidad es que ser fuerte no significa sufrir en silencio. Está bien sentirte vulnerable y pedir ayuda cuando lo necesitas.

Tu bienestar mental es importante, y nadie debería pasar por los momentos difíciles solo. Hablar sobre lo que sientes es un signo de fortaleza, no de debilidad.

Llama al 831-476-7284 Ext. 103 para una cita con nuestros consejeros, o visita communitybridges.org/frc para más información. Si necesitas ayuda inmediata, llama al 988.

07/04/2026

This Independence Day, we celebrate the strength of community, democracy, and our shared responsibility to care for one another. 🇺🇸

At Community Bridges, we believe thriving communities are built when everyone has access to nutritious food, quality early education, transportation, family support, and opportunities to succeed.

As we celebrate our nation's ideals, let's also recommit to building a future where every neighbor feels seen, supported, and connected.

From all of us at Community Bridges, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.

❤️🤍💙

07/02/2026

We will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume regular operations on Monday, July 6.

As you celebrate, please help keep our community safe:
✨ Follow local fireworks laws.
🧒 Keep children and pets away from fireworks.
💧 Have a bucket of water or hose nearby.
❤️ Celebrate responsibly and look out for one another.

From all of us at Community Bridges, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July!

06/29/2026

💬 Your feelings are valid. 💬

No matter what you're going through, your emotions are real and important. Don’t feel like you need to suppress them or keep them to yourself. Talking about how you feel is an essential part of healing.

We’re here to listen. Call 831-476-7284 Ext. 103 to make an appointment with one of our counselors, or visit communitybridges.org/frc for more information. Call 988 if you need immediate help.

Address

521 Main Street, Suite Y (Reception)
Watsonville, CA
95076

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18317242997

Website

http://communitybridges.org/

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