Housing + Habitat Resource Fairs
As part of the Wildlands Urban Interface (WUI) Research for Resilience: Addressing California’s Climate, Conservation & Housing Crises initiative, the Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies, together with the Santa Cruz County Long Term Recovery Group and other aligned community grassroots and government organizations, will host Housing and Habitat Community Resource Fairs in WUI designated areas across Santa Cruz county – where the fringes of development reach natural areas.
Our focus is on building community, understanding needs, and expanding resources on the north coast of Santa Cruz County, which is also in the heart of our Wildlands Urban Interface (“WUI”) —where urban development connects with natural areas, and where residents are more likely to be impacted by fire, storms, and floods.
Fairs will accompany our surveying in fire and flood impacted areas to better understand the communities moving to and staying in these areas, including their housing history, affordability pressures, and needs in terms of disaster preparedness, mitigation and recovery.
To get involved in the community fairs, please contact Dr. Miriam Greenberg (miriam@ucsc.edu).
Aptos
Please join the UCSC Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies and Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County for our upcoming Housing + Habitat Resource Fair for the Aptos Hills, Soquel Mountains, Corralitos, Summit, and Scotts Valley! The fair, totally free and open to the public, will take place on Sunday, February 2nd from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 100 Aptos Creek Rd. Aptos, CA 95003.
Come to learn about and receive help with:
- Emergency and disaster preparedness
- Hazard mitigation
- Recovery from fire and flood
- Free Clinic
Come to enjoy:
- Free food
- Crafts & games for kids!
Come to take part in community engaged research:
To better understand the needs and experiences of WUI communities, and to inform policy and planning to support these areas, we will also be conducting a survey, with participants receiving a $20.00 gift card.
Organizations on Site
- ReCoverCA California
- Fire Safe Council of Santa Cruz County
- Dignity Health Mobile Clinic
- United Policyholders
- Equine Evac of Santa Cruz County
- Grey Bears
- Second Harvest Food Bank- CalFresh Buddy
- American Red Cross
- Community Bridges
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- San Lorenzo Valley Emergency Response Network
- Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County
- UCSC Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies
Help spread the word to Aptos area residents by sharing this information poster (PDF).
Location and Parking Details
Past Fair: Pajaro Valley
Please join the UCSC Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies and Community Bridges / Puentes De La Comunidad for our upcoming Community Emergency Preparedness Event for the Pajaro Valley! The fair, totally free and open to the public, will take place on Sunday, November 10th from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Pajaro Middle School, 250 Salinas Road, in Pajaro.
Come to learn about and get help with:
- Emergency and disaster preparedness
- Hazard mitigation
- Recovery from fire, storm, and floods
Come to enjoy:
- Free food
- Crafts & games for kids!
- Raffle prizes
Come to take part in community engaged research:
To better understand the needs and experiences of WUI communities, and to inform policy and planning to support these areas, we will also be conducting a survey, with participants receiving a $20.00 gift card.
Organizations on Site
- Catholic Charities
- Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County
- Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery & Resilience
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Community Action Board
- Monterey County
- Monterey Department Of Emergency Management
- Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Inc.
- Dignity Health Mobile Clinic
Help spread the word to Pajaro Valley residents by sharing this information poster (PDF).
Past Fair: North Coast / Davenport
Please join the UCSC Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies, Davenport Resource Service Center, and the Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County, for our upcoming Housing and Habitat Community Resource Fair for Davenport and the North Coast! The fair, totally free and open to the public, will take place on Sunday, October 6th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pacific Elementary School, 50 Ocean Street, in Davenport.
Come to learn about and get help with:
- disaster preparedness
- hazard mitigation
- recovery from fire, storm, and floods
- housing support and tenant rights.
Come to enjoy:
- Free flautas, aguas frescas, strawberries, and pie!
- Arts & crafts & games for kids!
- Live performances by local musicians!
Come to take part in community engaged research:
To better understand the needs and experiences of WUI communities, and to inform policy and planning to support these areas, we will also be conducting a survey, with participants receiving a $20.00 gift card.
Organizations on Site
- Wildfire Mitigation and Reconstruction Grants
- Disaster Case management:
- Disaster Rebuilds/Repairs
- Disaster preparedness
- Insurance questions:
- Housing and Immigration support from the Community Action Board and Community Bridges:
Help spread the word to North Coast residents by sharing this information, poster (PDF) or social links: Facebook Event, UC Santa Cruz event calendar.
Past Fair: San Lorenzo Valley
The first Housing and Habitat Community Resource Fair took place on Saturday, July 20th from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Boulder Creek Recreation Center (map) with the following organizations on site: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Mountain Community Resources, Second Harvest Food Bank, California Department of Insurance, United Policyholders, Long-term Recovery Group, Eviction Defense Collaborative, Catholic Charities, FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County, Recovery Permit Center, Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, and Recover California, The Trust For Public Land, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience.
Help spread the word to San Lorenzo Valley residents by sharing the information, poster (PDF) or social links: Facebook Event, UC Santa Cruz event calendar.
Fill out a 20-minute survey and receive a $20.00 gift card. Also, free tacos!
