An affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, 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 to prepare for the future by strengthening the community through the awarding of scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations.

2001

In partnership with local leaders, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona established the regional affiliate Santa Cruz Community Foundation

2020

Over $240,000 in grants awarded to 23 Local Nonprofits

Collage of grantees in Santa Cruz County who received funding during the pandemic
2021

In recognition of Roberta’s significant contributions to the community of Nogales and Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Community Foundation renamed its annual leadership award in her honor to the Roberta Bracker Memorial Civic Leadership Award 

2021

Dr. Arnoldo Montiel presented Roberta Bracker Memorial Civic Leadership Award

2022

Nils Urman presented Roberta Bracker Memorial Civic Leadership Award

2023

Chris Young serves as Advisory Board Chair

2023

Alfredo I. Velásquez presented Roberta Bracker Memorial Civic Leadership Award 

2024

Santa Cruz County Community Foundation (SCCF), was selected as a host organization for a new Economic Recovery Corps program (ERC) launching this month at 65 host locations across 44 states and territories.

2024

Santa Cruz County Community Foundation Welcomes Evan Kory As Economic Recovery Corps Fellow

2024

Enrique “Kiki” Rodriguez presented Roberta Bracker Memorial Civic Leadership Award