# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community (Branciforte)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

Neighbors for Neighbors is a welcoming space where community members, both housed and unhoused, can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another.

The format for our meetings focuses on building community. The discussion is an active participatory experience.

In 2026, we will examine what it means to belong and how belonging cultivates a stronger community. During the discussion, we will reflect on our own experiences of belonging and the impact of not having that experience. You will meet other people in our community who share your passion for the equitable and just treatment of all people. You will be joined in a circle with fellow community members, experts on the topic, and people with lived experience of homelessness.

Neighbors for Neighbors is hosted at two local library branches: Capitola and Branciforte public library. We are thrilled to offer this program in YOUR neighborhood. Join us at your local library.

For more information, contact Mer Stafford, Chief Impact Officer at mstafford@housingmatterssc.org

Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness and into permanent housing. Learn more about Housing Matters, our programs and impact, volunteer opportunities, and more by visiting housingmatterssc.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/neighbors-for-neighbors-belonging-builds-community-branciforte/200029615131721
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Cruz
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Branciforte Public Library
- **lat**: 36.979200466667
- **long**: -122.00742301667
- **full address**: Branciforte Public Library, 230 Gault St,Santa Cruz, California, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community (Branciforte) being held?
  - **A:** Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community (Branciforte) takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Branciforte Public Library, 230 Gault St,Santa Cruz, California, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community (Branciforte)?
  - **A:** Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community (Branciforte) is organized by Housing Matters.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community (Branciforte) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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. If Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community (Branciforte) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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