Make A Difference

Make a donation

Thank you for considering a gift to Hospice of Santa Cruz County. We welcome and depend upon the generous support of our community. Your contribution helps to assure that hospice and Transitions care, grief support and educational programs are available to all who are in need of support.

If you are considering making a donation to Hospice of Santa Cruz County, we would very much appreciate any of the following:

Cash Donations

Use our secure online form to donate cash directly using your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit card. Click here to go to our online donation form now.

Memorial Contributions

If you would like to make a contribution to Hospice of Santa Cruz County in memory of someone who has died, please tell us

  • Name of the Deceased
  • Your Name
  • Your Address
  • Your Daytime Phone
  • The Name and Address of Deceased Person’s Family Member (so that we can notify them of the gift you make in memory of their loved one)

Donations and Memorial gifts can be made by mail or click here to make a donation electronically.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County will acknowledge receipt of your gift within one business week after receiving it. The person you request to be notified of your gift will be contacted at the same time. The amount of your gift will not be shared with the family member.

Purchase a Tile on the Redwood Grove Memorial Wall

Honor your loved one with an engraved tile at the entrance to the redwood grove garden at our Scotts Valley headquarters. Click here for more information. Download the Donation Form to purchase a tile.

Planned Gifts

No matter what size your assets and estate may be, we value your intention and decision to leave a lasting gift to help us build a secure future. We encourage you to consult with an estate planner, financial planner or attorney about including us in your will or living trust.

Contact us at (831) 430-3000 to discuss giving options.

Monthly Giving

Join our monthly giving program by choosing any amount you'd like to give each month. You can choose to have your credit card charged monthly. At the end of the year, you will receive a receipt of your total giving.

Workplace Giving

Hospice of Santa Cruz County is a United Way agency. If your company has a United Way program, you can designate Hospice of Santa Cruz County as your charity of choice. Many companies also offer a matching gift programs – ask your employer if donations are matched and your company's procedure for matching your donation.

Events

We receive funds from several local restaurants, retail stores and businesses that host events and donate a portion of the proceeds to Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Hospice can help to promote these events to bring in more business and help increase your gift.