Collective of Results and Evidence-based (CORE) Investments
A funding model and a movement to achieve equitable health and well-being in Santa Cruz County. Fulfilling the CORE vision and mission requires investing in programs, practices, policies and transformational systems changes that create equitable opportunities to experience these vital, interconnected CORE Conditions for Health and Wellbeing across the life span, throughout the community.
CORE Vision
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.
CORE 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 Values
Equity ♦ Compassion ♦ Voice ♦ Inclusion ♦ Collaboration ♦ Transparency ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability
CORE Results Menu
Whether you are designing a new program, evaluating an existing one, or trying to decide how to make an impact through policies, grants, or donations, it’s helpful to ask yourself, “What community impact (result) do I want to achieve or contribute to in the CORE Conditions for Health and Well-being?” To explore this question, read the community impact statements under each CORE Condition below and click on any link to view related community data.