Santa Cruz Gives: Modern fundraising for a stronger community.
Santa Cruz Gives is a countywide holiday fundraising campaign that began in 2015 with a simple goal: to make it easier and inspiring for people to give back locally. By bringing dozens of nonprofits together on one online platform, Santa Cruz Gives helps donors discover new causes, support multiple organizations with a single transaction, and see the collective impact of community generosity in real time.
How it works
Each participating nonprofit features a special project on its profile page at SantaCruzGives.org. Donors can browse projects, learn about each organization’s mission, and contribute directly through a simple, secure shopping-cart system. The real-time leaderboard keeps things exciting, showing donations as they come in and celebrating our shared progress throughout the campaign.
Why it matters
Santa Cruz Gives is more than a fundraiser—it’s a community giving movement. Every donation helps local organizations expand vital programs and services across Santa Cruz County. Participating nonprofits reach new supporters, donors, and volunteers to support their work.
When we give together, we make a bigger difference than any one of us could alone.
Make your tax-deductible gift today and help local nonprofits continue their incredible work.
Then, spread the word!
Share the Good Times special Santa Cruz Gives issue (November 19) or the link to this site and invite family, friends and coworkers to visit SantaCruzGives.org.
Partnership
Santa Cruz Gives is presented by Good Times in partnership with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, with major support from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, The Applewood Fund, The Joe Collins Fund, Driscoll’s, Inc., 1440 Foundation, West Coast Community Bank, Wynn Capital Management, Bay Federal Credit Union, The Pajaronian, and The Press Banner.
Join us!
The Santa Cruz Gives Team