Santa Cruz Woodies A Chapter of the National Woodie Club
Santa Cruz Woodies is a non-profit organization. This gives us the unique opportunity to donate the majority of our profits to some special charities and foundations.
Santa Cruz Junior Lifeguard
The Santa Cruz Junior Lifeguard program introduces young people to safe marine and aquatic recreational opportunities. Further, the program is designed to improve young people’s physical conditioning, their understanding and respect for the environment, and their respect for themselves as well as others. cityofsantacruz.com
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
This museum is located in the lighthouse at Lighthouse Point. It memorializes the history of surfing in Santa Cruz, which is recognized as the birthplace of surfing on the mainland. The organization is 100% volunteer-run, and our donations help maintain the structure and keep the doors open. cityofsantacruz.com
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing burns and fires and providing services to those who have been affected by a burn injury. AARBF brings together health care providers, firefighters, emergency workers, burn care professionals, burn survivors, and our community to enhance the quality of life for burn survivors and to make burn injuries a thing of the past. aarbf.org
Ride a Wave
Ride a Wave’s mission is to give children with special needs the chance to feel the thrill of riding a wave and experience a safe, fun-filled day at the beach, whether they are physically, developmentally or economically challenged. Since its inception in 1998, Ride a Wave (RAW) has helped over 2,500 kids get in the water and have a life changing day at the beach. rideawave.org
Bike Santa Cruz County
Bike Santa Cruz County promotes bicycling through advocacy, education, and community building. Their goal is for people of all ages and abilities to feel comfortable using their bikes for daily trips. bikesantacruzcounty.org
Operation Surf
This event is held in support of the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. Wounded active-duty and veteran service members from various branches of the U.S. military will take part in an epic life-changing experience at beaches across the Central Coast. Through the healing power of the ocean, surfing, and camaraderie, these wounded heroes, to whom we owe so much, will overcome challenges and build a new understanding of their personal potential. amazingsurfadventures.org
Santa Cruz Surfing Club Preservation Society
Their mission is to to protect and preserve our rich surfing heritage and to ensure historical artifacts are maintained and preserved for the enjoyment and education of current and future generations.
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Their mission is to ignite shared experiences and unexpected connections. To do this, they find, spark, preserve, and trade stories, ideas, and elements of creativity drawn from people across Santa Cruz County. They bring people together around art, history, and culture to build a stronger, more connected community. santacruzmah.org