
The Santa Cruz Community Foundation (SCCF), a geographic affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, made in partnership with the H.S. Lopez Foundation has awarded a total of $90,500 in grants this year. The funding is distributed among 20 local and regional nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in Santa Cruz County.
2023-2024 Santa Cruz Community Foundation Grantees include:
- 0S3 Movement
- Angel Heart Pajama Project
- Apache Jazz Boosters
- Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
- Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz
- Community Homes of Patagonia, Inc.
- Contruyendo Circulos de Paz/Constructing Circles of Peace
- Crossroads Nogales Mission
- East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank
- Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum, Inc
- Literacy Connects
- Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
- Mariposa Community Health Center
- Nogales Community Development Corporation
- Mariposa Community Health Center
- Patagonia Creative Arts Association
- Santa Cruz Council on Aging, Inc.
- Santa Cruz Training Programs
- Senior Citizens of Patagonia, Inc.
- Society for Bevel Intentions, Inc.
- Valley Assistance Services
“Receiving the 2024 Santa Cruz Community Foundation grant is incredibly meaningful to our organization and the individuals we serve. This grant not only provides crucial financial support but also validates the importance of our work within the community. This grant enables us to continue our services, enhance existing programs, and reach more individuals in need. This will profoundly impact the people we serve by increasing access to essential resources such as shelter, food, clothing, and hygiene supplies. It allows us to continue to provide opportunities for individuals to regain stability and independence.” -Alejandra Martinez, Executive Director/ CEO, Crossroads Nogales Mission
The Santa Cruz Community Foundation (SCCF) is a permanent charitable resource that was founded in 2001 by area residents to empower their community to invest in itself. SCCF assists Santa Cruz County in preparing for the future by strengthening the community through scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations.
Learn more about the Santa Cruz Community Foundation here.
