| Agency Name | Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center |
| Categories | Children/Youth, Education, Literacy, Resource Center, Women |
| Contact Name | Marjorie Coffey (Community Engagement Coordinator) |
| Agency Email | mcoffey@wafwc.org |
| Agency Address | 303 Walnut Avenue Santa Cruz, Ca 95060 |
| Agency Phone | (831) 426-3062 |
| Web Address | www.wafwc.org |
| Office Hours | Office hours: M-F, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 24 Hours |
| Distance from Campus | 1.8 Miles |
| Nearest Bus Lines | 40, 41, 42 (Walnut Avenue); 15, 16 (Laurel Street); half-mile walk from Downtown Metro |
| Mission Statement |
Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center (Walnut Avenue) provides support and services so that women, children, and families have the opportunities and the skills to thrive. Walnut Avenue is a strength-based family center dedicated to addressing barriers to families thriving throughout Santa Cruz County. Our core programs include; Early Childhood Education (ECE), Services for Children & Youth, Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Family Support Services, and Community Engagement. |
| Volunteer Duties |
Different programs offer different opportunities, including direct service as a domestic violence advocate; youth groups; legal advocacy; facilitating food, donation, and office programming through Family Support Services; classroom aide with children ages 0-5; participating in community events and facilitating workshops as an educator and representative |
| Notes |
All volunteers start by attending a volunteer orientation. Register for one by calling our front office at (831) 426-3062. Updated 3/15/2020 |
