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Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Scotts Valley

This holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.

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This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to local organizations that give back right at home.
This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to local organizations that give back right at home. (Shutterstock)

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

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

  1. Hospice of Santa Cruz County — Providing compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients and their families in Scotts Valley and surrounding areas, Hospice of Santa Cruz County emphasizes quality of life and comfort. It offers grief support programs to the community at large. Learn more at hospicesantacruz.org.
  2. Scotts Valley Educational Foundation — The Scotts Valley Educational Foundation supports the educational experience of students in the Scotts Valley Unified School District by funding arts, sports, and technology programs. The Foundations bridge the gap between school needs and available public funding. Learn more at svef.net.
  3. Mountain Community Resources — This community resource center located in nearby offers a range of support services to individuals and families in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, including food distribution, family support, and emergency assistance. Its mission is to foster a healthier, more self-sufficient community. Learn more at communitybridges.org/MCR.
  4. Land Trust of Santa Cruz County — The Land Trust works to protect, manage, and steward significant natural lands in Santa Cruz County, including areas near Scotts Valley. They aim to preserve the natural beauty of the county for future generations. Learn more at landtrustsantacruz.org.
  5. Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services — Serving all of Santa Cruz County including Scotts Valley, Jacob’s Heart provides comprehensive support to children with cancer and their families. It offers emotional, practical, and financial assistance to improve the quality of life for those affected by childhood cancer. Learn more at jacobsheart.org.

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

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