Get Involved
Take Back Santa Cruz™ - “Actions Above Words – Get Involved”
The following actions are simple and helpful ways based on safety, prevention and recovery. Participate in our community, today.
Santa Cruz Neighbors
Be part of Santa Cruz Neighbors networking and information. Attend monthly meetings. Santa Cruz Neighbors provides a neighborhood voice for residents of Santa Cruz.
Shine a Light on Dark Corners and Streets
Contribute to neighborhood safety by leaving your porch light on from dawn to dusk. Take back your neighborhood, one porch light at a time.
Graffiti Hotline
Dial: 831-420-5303 or email graffiti@cityofsantacruz.com. Gangs mark their territory. These graffiti tags should be removed. Load this number into your cell phone and call when needed.
CALL 911
Dial 911. SCPD wants you to call even in the case of non-emergencies. Follow your gut. If something seems wrong, then call. Top Things To Know When Calling 911
Register for real-time crime text message alerts in your neighborhood.
Register at Nixle for local, real-time SCPD alerts directly to your cell phone.
Teen Center
Located at the Louden Nelson Center. Help OUR kids with your talents and donations. Find out more!
Dial 211
“Real people. Real Answers. Real help. The county-wide, service help-line directs community members to needs and answers. Examples include after school programs, drug and alcohol counseling, housing and shelters and senior services. Go here for more information.
Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz
Dial 831-427-5070. www.scvolunteercenter.org. Be the difference. They have numerous ways to get involved.
Women’s Crisis Support/ Defensa de Mujeres
Dial 831-425-4030. If you know or see women in need in our community, give her this number. It could save her life.
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