Community Involvement

Santa Cruz County Bank staff at a fundraiser

Reinvesting In Our community

Santa Cruz County Bank is a full-service community bank serving four counties: Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara/Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz. Since our opening in February of 2004, we have made a commitment to support regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local nonprofit organizations that provide services for the benefit of our community. We understand that the strength of our community and our local economy directly affects our livelihood and the livelihood of everyone we serve.

Santa Cruz County Bank has a Community Benefit Program for donation and sponsorship requests. To submit a Community Benefit Program request to the Bank, please refer to our guidelines and link provided below. For more information regarding the Bank's community involvement, contact Kim Luke, kluke@sccountybank.com.

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Guidelines

Eligible organizations must be nonprofit, tax-exempt as defined in section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue code, a public service organization or institution, or a not-for-profit organization. Based on the number of requests we receive, each qualified request will be evaluated based on:

  • The relationship to the Bank
  • The overall community benefit
  • The Bank’s key funding priorities

Please review our Community Benefit Program Info & Guidelines for more information, and submit your request at least 60 days in advance of the event, program, or purpose for which funds are being solicited.

Our Key Funding Priorities

  • Health, human services, and community development
  • Organizations that promote wellness and stability, (particularly in regard to benefiting low-to-moderate income individuals, seniors, and minorities), are considered key funding priorities. Requests for support benefitting a broad base of individuals or groups within Santa Cruz, Monterey or Santa Clara Counties are also considered.

Additional Opportunities

Santa Cruz County Bank employees participate and volunteer for many worthy projects within our communities. If your organization could benefit from our volunteers, send information describing your organization and the assistance you need to Kim Luke, kluke@sccountybank.com.

How to Apply

Community Request Application

Applicants may also submit a cover letter and pertinent organization or program material by mail, following the Community Benefit Program Info & Guidelines. If necessary, we will request additional specific information from the applicant.

Send completed applications to:

Santa Cruz County Bank
Attn: Community Benefit Program, Kim Luke
75 River Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Community Engagement Highlights

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Toss for Kids' Sake

Santa Cruz County Bank proudly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters and their one-to-one mentoring program which has served more than 8,500 youth in our community for over 40 years.

CASA Monterey County

CASA Monterey County

Santa Cruz County Bank employees share their holiday spirit by contributing holiday gifts and gift cards for the children of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Monterey County.

CASA of Santa Cruz County

CASA donation presentation

Every year, Santa Cruz County Bank employees share their holiday spirit by contributing holiday gifts and gift cards for the children of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County.

Chambers of Commerce

Bank employees posing with a Santa Cruz County Bank banner

Santa Cruz County Bank is an active member of local chambers of commerce in the communities we serve. Our employees regularly volunteer for events supporting local businesses.

Community Events

large group of volunteers

Santa Cruz County Bank employees participate in events whose proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations that provide services for the benefit of our community.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity volunteers

Santa Cruz County Bank employees volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay's home development sites, helping local families secure affordable home ownership.

Monarch Services

Group of men in ladies shoes

Our annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, for Monarch Services, promotes awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation

Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation

Santa Cruz County Bank sponsors and volunteers for the Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation, in support of their fundraising, educational, outreach and community events.

Relay for Life Salinas

Relay for Life event

Santa Cruz County Bank employees participate in and volunteer for the annual Relay for Life of the Salinas Valley in support of the American Cancer Society.

Salinas Valley Airshow

Salinas Valley Airshow

Santa Cruz County Bank supports and volunteers at the Salinas Valley Airshow, an annual fundraiser benefitting youth-focused nonprofit organizations in the Salinas Valley.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare

Two women posing with rakes

Santa Cruz County Bank sponsors and volunteers for Santa Cruz Shakespeare, supporting the organization's Community and School Matinee programs that provide educational experiences to 1,000 students annually.

Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary

Rotary Ride fundraiser

Santa Cruz County Bank sponsors, participates in and volunteers for the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club and their annual Rotary Ride fundraiser, benefiting local youth-focused nonprofit organizations. The Rotary Ride, founded by Jon Sisk, our Chief Banking Officer, celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022!

Save Our Shores

Volunteers on the Beach

Santa Cruz County Bank supports Save Our Shores by volunteering for the Annual Coastal Cleanup Day which removes trash and debris from our beaches.

Scotts Valley Chamber

Art, Wine and Beer Festival

Santa Cruz County Bank is a proud member of all our local Chambers of Commerce and Team SCCB enjoys volunteering to support fellow Chamber members and their businesses.

Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank

Santa Cruz County Bank volunteers for Food Sort Work Days and participates in Second Harvest Food Bank's Annual Holiday Food & Fund Drive, with every $1 raised providing 3 healthy meals for local families.

United Way

Volunteers with donated backpacks

Santa Cruz County Bank has sponsored and participated in the Stuff the Bus back-to-school supplies campaign since its inception. Each year Team SCCB helps stuff backpacks with school supplies for thousands of local children experiencing homelessness and/or extreme hardships.

Veterans Village

Veterans Village Volunteers with their yard tools

Santa Cruz County Bank provided lending for Veterans Village in Ben Lomond, the vital project providing housing for local veterans. We're proud to play an instrumental role in the project, and to have volunteers working at the property clearing debris and enhancing fuel breaks around the residential cabins on the site.

Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz

SCCB Volunteers at Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz

During the holiday season, Santa Cruz County Bank branches participate in the Adopt-a-Family Wishing Stars gift giving campaign through the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz.

Veterans Village

 

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