# Event Details - **Event Name**: BRIDGE Foundation of Santa Cruz County Launch Event & Fundraiser - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Homeless Garden Project and BRIDGE Foundation will be hosting an inspirational afternoon focused on cultivating hope and growing communityAbout this EventPlease join HGP and BRIDGE Foundation as we are partnering for a special afternoon featuring Willy Elliott-McCrea as our Keynote Speaker as well as one of the participants in Homeless Garden Project's transitional employment program.Let's gather at the farm with good food, good drink, and good company -- all in support of meaningful pathways to hope, healing and belonging!The BRIDGE Foundation envisions a community where all children and adults impacted by criminal legal system involvement have the resources they need to address root causes of system involvement, disrupt harmful cycles, and thrive. Their mission is to provide material support to promote rehabilitation, recover and reentry for public defender clients in Santa Cruz County. Visit their website to read some of their very first success stories.Founded in 1990, Homeless Garden Project operates an organic farm and value-added retail enterprise as hosts to workforce development support for people experiencing homelessness. HGP's transitional employment strategy combines wage-paid work, job skills training, and supportive services to help individuals facing barriers to employment succeed in the workforce and obtain housing. Transitional jobs program participants earn a paycheck, learn skills, and receive intensive mentoring and support. Last year, 93% of graduates obtained stable employment and stable housingAs this event will be on a working farm, there will be uneven ground so we recommend that guests wear comfortable shoes. Additionally, the weather can be unpredictable so we suggest that guests bring layers.Proceeds from this event will support both the Homeless Garden Project and the BRIDGE FoundationAgendaAbout Homeless Garden ProjectHost: CoHostInfo: Founded in 1990, HGP operates an organic farm and value-added retail enterprise as hosts to workforce development support for people experiencing homelessness. Our transitional employment strategy combines wage-paid work, job skills training, and supportive services to help individuals facing barriers to employment succeed in the workforce and obtain housing. Transitional jobs program participants earn a paycheck, learn skills, and receive intensive mentoring and support. Last year, 93% of graduates obtained stable employment and stable housingAbout BRIDGE FoundationHost: CoHostInfo: The BRIDGE Foundation envisions a community where all children and adults impacted by criminal legal system involvement have the resources they need to address root causes of system involvement, disrupt harmful cycles, and thrive. Our mission is to provide material support to promote rehabilitation, recover and reentry for public defender clients in Santa Cruz County. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bridge-foundation-of-santa-cruz-county-launch-event-and-fundraiser/100001994589081636 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Homeless Garden Project's Natural Bridges Farm - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 268.61, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Cruz - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Homeless Garden Project's Natural Bridges Farm - **lat**: 36.9547306 - **long**: -122.0625029 - **full address**: Homeless Garden Project's Natural Bridges Farm, Shaffer Rd. and Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BRIDGE Foundation of Santa Cruz County Launch Event & Fundraiser - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/adb5dea1bd9ecd0fad2c5d3f93c338d92464fbeeb1bebe4b4f0e24f37a5d241b-rimg-w1200-h597-dcf2ebd8-gmir.jpg?v=1784751075 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BRIDGE Foundation of Santa Cruz County Launch Event & Fundraiser being held? - **A:** BRIDGE Foundation of Santa Cruz County Launch Event & Fundraiser takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Homeless Garden Project's Natural Bridges Farm, Shaffer Rd. and Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BRIDGE Foundation of Santa Cruz County Launch Event & Fundraiser? - **A:** BRIDGE Foundation of Santa Cruz County Launch Event & Fundraiser is organized by Homeless Garden Project Alumni Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BRIDGE Foundation of Santa Cruz County Launch Event & Fundraiser is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Cruz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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