10/02/2026
The truth is, you can’t ignore someone sleeping on the street. Their presence tugs at you - a quiet reminder that no one chooses to fall through the cracks. What IS a choice is whether we walk past or step IN. Compassion isn’t complicated. Involvement isn’t impossible. Sometimes the smallest act of help is the moment someone starts to see the opportunities ahead. This month we are amplifying Housing Matters here in Santa Cruz. As we head into our holiday months we need to be aware of those who are in desperate need is support. Our mission is clear, give back more than we take. It could be a friend, a neighbor, a family member a person who needs our support. When we come together, we are stronger. When we build up our community vs ignoring the pain, it weakens us. Let’s do this 💪🏻 read more about our amplification on our website. Link in bio. Amplify Positivity. Choke Stoke 🤙🏼