Youth Blog
Adopt A Family Gift Wrapping
YouthSERVE was at the Volunteer Center’s Adopt A Family warehouse yesterday sorting and wrapping the multitude of presents received from generous donors throughout Santa Cruz County. In parternship with GenerationOn, Hasbro, Inc. donated one toy to a child in need for every participating volunteer, effectively doubling our impact . YouthSERVE reminds you to give back [...]
Holiday Placemats for Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
YouthSERVE employed the help of the Good Shepherd Catholic School to decorate over 45 holiday placemats for the Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Erika Hanson helped enlist the talents of Good Shepherd’s sixth, seventh and eighth graders, who came together to provide some holiday cheer to those who may not be able to join their [...]
Thanksgiving at Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes
On November 23rd, we convened at Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes to help prepare a Thanksgiving meal for more than 150 hungry people in Watsonville. The kitchen was packed with over 20 volunteers from throughout Santa Cruz County peeling and chopping fruits and vegetables. YouthSERVE assisted in sorting food in the pantry, preparing the dining [...]
Pumpkin Carving at El Centro
Yesterday, youth headed to El Centro, a senior residential facility operated by Mercy Housing California. We carved pumpkins and decorated the facility to make the fall season more festive. The residents showed their appreciation by preparing delicious sweetbread, deviled eggs and salsa for our volunteers and everyone got their own pumpkin. Be sure to check [...]