La Manzana Community Resources

La Manzana Community Resources Our compassionate staff build a warm, friendly, safe place for the Pajaro Valley community to access

La Manzana Community Resources is a community-based center where families can receive a broad range of services (including parent education and literacy classes), as well as information and referrals to other services and support, and advocacy regarding their specific needs. LMCR's programs include:
Drop-in Center: Mon-thurs 8:45am - 5:30pm (closed from 12-1 for lunch), Friday 8:45am-noon
Walk-in

advocacy, information and referral, assistance with public benefit forms/applications, including Covered California enrollments, and more. Literacy Program: (call for class times)
Adult Spanish Literacy & English Classes for Monolingual Spanish Speakers

Parent Education Program: (call for more information on times)
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P): Parenting strategies and tools provided individually or in a group setting. Renacer: Support group for parents of children with special needs. Roots and Wings:
Support for resource parents and relative caregivers (foster care and adoption)

Nutrition Education:
Food Distribution: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 11am
Summer Lunch: TBD
Snap-Ed: TBD

Disasters do not affect everyone equally.Older adults, people with disabilities, families with limited transportation, p...
09/14/2026

Disasters do not affect everyone equally.

Older adults, people with disabilities, families with limited transportation, people facing housing or income instability, and neighbors who need information in another language may face greater barriers before, during and after an emergency.

Equitable preparedness means planning with the people most affected and ensuring trusted information, transportation, essential supplies and recovery support are within reach.

Resilience is strongest when no one is left behind.

September 11 is a day to reflect, remember, and honor the many lives forever changed by the events of that day.We rememb...
09/11/2026

September 11 is a day to reflect, remember, and honor the many lives forever changed by the events of that day.

We remember those who were lost, the families and loved ones who continue to carry their memory, and the countless people who responded with courage, compassion, and service.

Today, we honor their legacy by remembering the strength that can be found in community, kindness, and standing together. We will never forget.

Poverty is not a personal failure. It is shaped by barriers to affordable housing, food, health care, child care, transp...
09/10/2026

Poverty is not a personal failure. It is shaped by barriers to affordable housing, food, health care, child care, transportation, education and fair opportunity.

Community Bridges responds to urgent needs while advocating for the policies and systems that help families and older adults build lasting stability.

Economic dignity means more than getting through today. It means having a genuine opportunity to thrive tomorrow.

Turning 26 doesn’t mean losing health coverage. It means choosing your own. You’ve got 60 days, let’s figure it out toge...
09/08/2026

Turning 26 doesn’t mean losing health coverage. It means choosing your own. You’ve got 60 days, let’s figure it out together.

Essential services are made possible by essential people.This Labor Day, we honor the educators, drivers, health profess...
09/07/2026

Essential services are made possible by essential people.

This Labor Day, we honor the educators, drivers, health professionals, case managers, counselors, food-service teams, advocates, facilities staff and administrative teams whose skill and care strengthen our community every day.

Worker dignity means safe and respectful workplaces, fair opportunity, and meaningful recognition for the people who keep care moving.

To workers across Santa Cruz County and beyond: thank you.

Preparedness is an act of care.An emergency plan helps protect more than property—it protects health, dignity and contin...
09/04/2026

Preparedness is an act of care.

An emergency plan helps protect more than property—it protects health, dignity and continuity of care. This National Preparedness Month, take one step today: know your evacuation zone, sign up for local alerts, prepare essential medications and documents, or confirm how you will reconnect with loved ones.

When we prepare together, our whole community is safer and more resilient.

Every new word opens a door.During National Literacy Month, we celebrate the children, families, educators and tutors wh...
09/02/2026

Every new word opens a door.

During National Literacy Month, we celebrate the children, families, educators and tutors who make reading a shared source of confidence, curiosity and connection.

Through nurturing early education and youth tutoring, Community Bridges helps young learners build skills they can carry into school, relationships and the future.

Because literacy is more than learning to read—it is learning to imagine what is possible.

La Manzana will be closed this Thursday and Friday while new flooring is installed. We will reopen and resume normal bus...
08/20/2026

La Manzana will be closed this Thursday and Friday while new flooring is installed. We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Monday.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while these improvements are underway.

Español:
La Manzana permanecerá cerrada este jueves y viernes mientras se instala el nuevo piso. Reanudaremos nuestro horario habitual el lunes.

Gracias por su comprensión y paciencia mientras se llevan a cabo estas mejoras.

Family Resource Centers provide case management and referrals to help families navigate housing, healthcare, and communi...
08/18/2026

Family Resource Centers provide case management and referrals to help families navigate housing, healthcare, and community services.
Staff work alongside families to identify goals and connect them to trusted resources.

Learn more: Communitybridges.org/FRC



Spanish
Los Centros de Recursos Familiares ofrecen acompañamiento y referencias para ayudar a las familias a acceder a vivienda, atención médica y servicios comunitarios.
El personal trabaja junto a las familias para identificar metas y opciones.

Conoce más: Communitybridges.org/FRC

Community is more than a place. It is the commitment we make to one another.On National Nonprofit Day, we recognize the ...
08/17/2026

Community is more than a place. It is the commitment we make to one another.

On National Nonprofit Day, we recognize the staff, volunteers, donors, partners and advocates who make Community Bridges’ mission possible. Across 11 programs and more than 20 locations, our community works together to connect more than 20,000 local children, families and older adults with essential services each year.

From nutritious food and early education to transportation, health care, family resources and crisis support, every connection helps protect dignity, strengthen stability and open new opportunities.

Thank you for helping build a community where everyone has the support they need to thrive.

Learn more or get involved: communitybridges.org

Address

521 Main Street, Suite Y (Reception)
Watsonville, CA
95076

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18317242997

Website

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