About Us

Our mission is to deliver essential services, provide equitable access to resources, and advocate for health and dignity across every stage of life.

Since 1977, Community Bridges has been a catalyst for a brighter future by delivering fundamental resources for the people of Santa Cruz County. Our family of ten vital programs across 20 different sites serves thousands of local children, families, and seniors each year. While each program is remarkable on its own, together we are unstoppable.

Every day, we empower participants to reach their full potential. Our programs give community members access to transportation, healthy food, health care, and senior adult day health care. We offer crises support, case management services, early education, grade school tutoring, as well as classes in breastfeeding, nutrition, parenting, and literacy. Most of these and other services we offer, are available at no cost.

Our values guide and shape daily decisions at all Community Bridges’ programs. They are the framework that enables us to develop effective programming, create change and better serve our clients.

To continue to provide these services and programs, thousands of individuals offer their support each year. Together, we are building the world we want to live in. Together, anything is possible.

View our 2023 Annual Report

Read Our Statement on Racial Justice and Equity.

Lea nuestra declaración sobre justicia y equidad racial.

Our Values: Commitment, Community, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Support

Leadership Team

Administration

Ray Cancino

Raymon “Ray” Cancino
Chief Executive Officer
raymonc@cbridges.org

Doug Underhill

Douglas Underhill
Chief Finance Officer
douglasu@cbridges.org

Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith
Human Resources Director
tylers@cbridges.org

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Michele Miller
Director of Business Operations
michelem@cbridges.org

Photo coming soon

Tony Nuñez
Marketing and Communications Manager
tonyn@cbridges.org

Programs

Erika Rodriguez
Senior Program Manager, Child and Adult Care Food Program
erikar@cbridges.org

Lisa Hindeman Holbert

Lisa Hindman Holbert
Program Director, Early Education Division
lisah@cbridges.org

Dana Wagner - Program Director, WIC

Dana Wagner
Program Director, WIC
danaw@cbridges.org

Mayra Melendrez
Program Director, Family Resource Collective
mayraf@cbridges.org

Lois Sones

Lois Sones
Program Director, Elderday
loiss@cbridges.org

Jesus Bojorquez
Program Director, Lift Line
jesusb@cbridges.org

Dana Wagner - Program Director, WIC

Dana Wagner
Interim Director, Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County
danaw@cbridges.org

🌟 Join us in celebrating the newest additions to our vibrant Community Bridges family: Alex, Julia, Mariana, Justin, Omar, Jon, Casey and Maria! 🎉 They are poised to infuse our programs with a renewed sense of energy and positivity. 🌈 Let's extend them a warm and heartfelt welcome! 👏👋 At Community Bridges, our dedication to changing lives and enriching communities remains unwavering. If you're passionate about our mission and values, we invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities available on our website at communitybridges.org/careers. 🌐✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Older Americans Month! Let’s celebrate the older adults in our lives that we love and care about, and remember all they have contributed throughout their years. This year, the Administration for Community living chose to highlight the “Power of Connection,” and its important role in the everyday life of older americans. Seniors who face social isolation have an increased chance of developing mental and physical health issues, exacerbated poverty for those unable to work, and increased food insecurity. Through programs like Elderday, Lift Line, and Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, we work hard to break the barriers of social isolation, and food insecurity by providing them they services they need to thrive in their community.#OlderAmericansMonth #Elderday #MealsOnWheelsSC #LiftLine #Elders #CommunityBridges ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Older Americans Month! Let's celebrate the older adults in our lives that we love and care about, and remember all they have contributed throughout their years. This year, the Administration for Community living chose to highlight the "Power of Connection," and its important role in the everyday life of older americans. Seniors who face social isolation have an increased chance of developing mental and physical health issues, exacerbated poverty for those unable to work, and increased food insecurity. Through programs like Elderday, Lift Line, and Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, we work hard to break the barriers of social isolation, and food insecurity by providing them they services they need to thrive in their community.#OlderAmericansMonth #Elderday #MealsOnWheelsSC #LiftLine #Elders #CommunityBridges ... See MoreSee Less
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