Environmental education

To help people of all ages gain a greater knowledge, understanding and love of the world through hostelling.

Mission: to inspire children to lead lives of purpose and compassion through scholarship and citizenship.vision: a dynamic and intellectually challenging educational experience, rooted in progressive philosophy and reflective of evolving research.goal: for students to discover their individual and collective potential to make positive change in the world.

Spring hill is a private school where the talents of bright and gifted children are recognized, nurtured, and developed to their full potential. the school's accelerated and enriched curriculum supports academic success and encourages a spirit of inquisitiveness and creativity.

Protect, care for, and connect all people to the vibrant natural and working lands that are essential for our community and nature to thrive together for generations to come.

Connecting people with nature and science to inspire stewardship of the natural world through an array of educational programs and exhibits focused on the natural and cultural history of our region.

The santa cruz county symphony's mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances and varied activities that celebrate and enhance the cultural vibrancy of our community.

Santa cruz waldorf school honors students individual development and capacities, and nurtures a love of learning through our rich curriculum inspired by rudolf steiner. at our rural, forested campus, our community, led by creative waldorf-trained teachers, encourages the protection of childhood and respect for all life.

Senior network services is a multipurpose community resource agency providing senior citizens with information and assistance, case management, home help, shared housing, employment services, family caregiver support, medicare and health insurance advocacy, and money mngmt.

Art & theater education and appreciation

Prevents extinctions by removing invasive species from islands.

Barrios unidos is a multi -cultural community based violence prevention and eradication program focused on services to at-risk youth. we provide afterschool programs for ages 5 - 18; direct services within the juvenile hall facility; and several outreach programs.

To sponsor research related to organic farming, disseminate research results to organic farmers and growers interested in transitioning to organic, and educate the public and decision makers about organic farming issues.

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Educational

To improve the health of our patients and the community and to advocate the feminist goals of social, political and economic equality.

To benefit the university of california santa cruz.

Encompass community services believes that health isn't just something we get at the doctor's office; it starts in our families, in our schools and workplaces, in our neighborhoods. we address the conditions in which people in our community live so that everyone has the benefit of a long, healthy life.

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