Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Capitola-Soquel

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that brings people together to harness the potential of collective generosity. Fortunately for folks in the Capitola-Soquel area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that could greatly benefit from your support.

Here are five outstanding organizations in the Capitola-Soquel area. Please consider volunteering or donating to them for Giving Tuesday and beyond.

1. Teen Kitchen Project — This Soquel-based organization connects teens with food, learning and community through cooking and delivering meals to individuals and families facing life-threatening illnesses in Santa Cruz County. The program provides culinary training for youth and nourishment for the community. Learn more at teenkitchenproject.org.
2. Save Our Shores — Dedicated to caring for the marine environment through ocean awareness, advocacy, and citizen action, Save Our Shores is active throughout Santa Cruz County. It organizes beach cleanups and educational programs. Learn more at saveourshores.org.
3. Digital NEST — Located in nearby Watsonville and expanding to serve youth in areas including Capitola and Soquel, Digital NEST provides young people with free access to computers, Wi-Fi, and a variety of digital tools and classes. The organization aims to increase technology education and opportunity among youth in underserved communities. Learn more at digitalnest.org.
4. Monarch Services — Monarch Services offers a variety of support services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Santa Cruz County, including Capitola and Soquel. It provides immediate crisis response and long-term support. Learn more at monarchscc.org.
5. Santa Cruz Community Health — Santa Cruz Community Health operates four clinics throughout Santa Cruz County that offer comprehensive health services to women, men, and children, regardless of their ability to pay. This organization is dedicated to building a healthy community. Learn more at schealthcenters.org.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Capitola-Soquel that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

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