Mission Statement
The Collective of Results and Evidence-based (CORE) Investments is a funding model and a movement to achieve equitable health and well-being in Santa Cruz County, using a collective impact, results-based approach that is responsive to community needs.
The vision of CORE Investments is that Santa Cruz County is an equitable, thriving, resilient community where everyone shares responsibility for ensuring the health and well-being of all people, at every stage of life. The vision is achieved through a mission to inspire and ignite collective action to ensure Santa Cruz County is a safe, healthy community with equitable opportunities for all to thrive.
CORE Investments Overview
CORE Investments within the County represents a shared commitment to promote the health and well-being necessary for all county residents to thrive through community and capacity building opportunities as offered through the CORE Institute, and through the management of Board of Supervisor dedicated funding to support programs working to improve equitable outcomes across CORE conditions and the county. The Human Services Department manages an equitable procurement process for the funds and reports on progress to the Board of Supervisors.
2023-24 CORE Investments Schedule