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2025 New Horizons Scholarship

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The 2025 New Horizons Scholarship is now open! Students receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority may qualify for a $1,000 scholarship to support their education. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses.

Applications are open April 1 – May 31, 2025.

Apply today: hacosantacruz.org/scholarship

¡Ya está abierta la beca New Horizons 2025! Si eres estudiante y recibes asistencia para la renta de la Agencia de Vivienda, podrías calificar para una beca de $1,000 para apoyar tu educación. Los fondos de la beca pueden usarse para colegiatura, libros, cuotas y otros gastos educativos.

Las solicitudes están abiertas del 1 de abril al 31 de mayo de 2025.

Aplica hoy: hacosantacruz.org/scholarship

Know Your Rights Forum

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The community is invited to the Know Your Rights Forum, an event open to all. Free immigration legal consultations with attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives. Childcare Safety Plan assistance. All available in Spanish, English, and Mixteco.

Se invita a la comunidad al Foro Conozca sus Derechos, un evento abierto a todos. Se ofrecerán consultas legales gratuitas y ayuda con el Plan De Seguridad para el Cuidado de Hijos Menores. Todo disponible en español, inglés y mixteco.

March 22, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM | New Brighton Middle School | Capitola

Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period

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The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) has revised its Annual and 5-Year Agency Plans, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) Administrative Plan and the Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement inclusive of Agency Specific Waivers in accordance with all applicable Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations. These revised […]

Senior Fair 2025

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We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Senior Resource Fair, a free, in-person event dedicated to connecting you with valuable local resources tailored to your needs! Date: Friday, February 28Time: 3-5:00 PMLocation: London Nelson Community Center ROOM 3, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 We look forward to seeing you there! Estamos […]

2025 Community Report

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The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz is excited to announce the release of our 2025 Community Report, titled “Beyond Housing: Building Community.” This report celebrates our mission to expand access to affordable housing while fostering vibrant, connected communities throughout Santa Cruz County. In this issue, we spotlight our innovative programs, highlight the […]