A WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION WITH A HISTORY
Omega Nu has 11 Northern California based chapters, each of which serves its own community through charity and service. The Santa Cruz Chapter of Omega Nu was established on April 4, 1903. Today, it is an entirely volunteer group of more than 40 women that hosts annual fund raisers to benefit the community, as well as helping others in need through community service. 100% of the proceeds from these events go directly back to the Santa Cruz community.
Every year we join our other chapters for a yearly Conclave meeting. In 2021 we hosted Conclave here in Santa Cruz with the Roaring 20’s as our theme. We celebrated women and women’s rights, complete with a suffragette luncheon.
FEBRUARY 2024 CLASSROOM GIVING UPDATE
🌟EXCITING NEWS FROM OUR FUNDS FOR FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM🌟
We're thrilled to share that in 2023, we've awarded a total of $15,630 in grants through the Funds for Fundamentals program, empowering dedicated public-school teachers! 🍎 Since 2005, this program has been a steadfast supporter of teachers, helping with various classroom expenses.
Big shoutout to the middle schools that received grants this year: Aptos, Branciforte, Mission Hill, New Brighton, San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Shoreline! 🏫👏
But that's not all – Omega Nu is committed to making a difference beyond the classroom. We're gearing up for our annual Ducky Derby fundraiser on April 27th at Harvey West Park, where we'll continue to fund college scholarships and support community organizations. 🎉
Save the date, and let's make a positive impact together! 🐥💙
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January 2024 COMMUNITY GIVING update
🌟MAKING WAVES OF IMPACT IN SANTA CRUZ🌊
Omega Nu of Santa Cruz is thrilled to announce that in 2023 we have awarded a total of nearly $66,000 to various community programs! Beneficiaries include Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, Cali Project, Camp Kasem, CASA of Santa Cruz County, CERT Auxiliary, Common Roots Farm, Community Music School of Santa Cruz, Dientes, Downtown Streets Team, Harbor High Baseball, Homeless Garden Project, Hospice of Santa Cruz, Housing Matters, Jade St Park Universally Accessible playground, Kidpower, Live Oak Foundation, Nourishing Generations, Pacific School in Davenport, Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery, Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Scotts Valley Baseball, Scotts Valley Middle School Drama, Shared Adventures, Shoreline Theater Program, Skills of Life Café, Survivors Healing Center, Scotts Valley Recreation, Teen Kitchen Project, Valley Churches United Missions, Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz, and Women Care.
Nancy Rader, our dedicated Charity Chair Person, highlights the pivotal role of events like the Ducky Derby, which allows us to give much needed support to local schools, organizations, children, and families. We encourage requests for assistance from teachers, coaches, organizations, children, families, and anyone in need. Twice a year, in March and October, our members diligently review these requests. For all the details about the application process and deadlines, visit the Omega Nu of Santa Cruz website duckyderbysantacruz.org.
If you share our passion for contributing to Santa Cruz community programs, funding college scholarships, and providing classroom materials for local schools—or if you just want a day of fun—please join us at the Ducky Derby on April 27, 2024. Together, we make a difference! 🐥💙
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