Santa Cruz County Bank’s holiday spirit extended well beyond its 5 locations to give back to the community by brightening the holidays for local children in need. For a seventh year, the Bank’s employees were encouraged to contribute holiday gifts and gift cards for children of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County. This effort, championed by Vice President Doug Fischer of Santa Cruz County Bank, who is also a CASA, resulted in 136 gifts, including gift cards, for CASA’s children and over $600 in donations.
CASA Executive Director Cynthia Druley stated, “We know the holidays are fast approaching when we get a visit from the Santa Cruz County Bank “elves”. They arrived on December 14 and we were completely overwhelmed by the generosity of their employees. All of us at CASA appreciate the help and kindness the employees at Santa Cruz County Bank give to children in foster care.”
In the same holiday spirit, Santa Cruz County Bank’s 5 branches serve as donation sites for the Second Harvest Holiday Food Drive, Valley Churches United Mission’s “Stockings,” and Volunteer Center’s “Adopt a Family” Program.