Fostering Health & Wellness in the Pajaro Valley since 1998

Stronger Together: Expanding Access to Active Wellness

MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO STAY ACTIVE, CONNECTED, & ENGAGED

We’re excited to announce a new partnership that will help us expand our reach and impact across the Pajaro Valley. The Community Health Trust (CHT) is proud to partner with the Central Coast YMCA to bring our Active Wellness program to more community members throughout the region!

From April through November 2026, we’ll be offering no-cost physical activity classes at four YMCA locations—Monterey, Hollister, Salinas, and Watsonville—providing more opportunities to stay active, connected, and healthy. This collaboration, funded in part by the Central California Alliance for Health, will also include monthly preventive health screenings led by our Wellness Nurse Practitioner.

Through Active Wellness, participants can enjoy classes that keep them moving, learning, and having fun in a supportive, inclusive environment. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, reduce stress, or simply move more, there’s something for everyone.

For a list of current classes being offered in Watsonville, view HERE. More details, including expanded class schedules and how to join at YMCA locations, will be available soon!

Bringing Wellness Screenings to more Community Members

SUPPORTING YOUR HEALTH, ONE SCREENING AT A TIME

Amanda Maroudas, RDN, MPH, CDCES, providing one-on-one care

We’re excited to grow our partnership with the Watsonville Public Library by now offering monthly Wellness Screenings at this location!

Our monthly Wellness Screenings provide individuals and families with blood pressure, A1C, and glucose checks, along with personalized support from our Wellness Nurse Practitioner and Registered Dietitian. It’s been incredible to see our community continue to show up for their health and their families.

Join us for a screening! View our calendar for the next date!

We're Hiring: allcove Center Manager

LEAD, INSPIRE, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOUTH

Participants of allcove's Youth Advisory Group

Opening Fall 2026, allcove™ Watsonville will be part of a statewide network of integrated, holistic mental health centers for young people ages 12–25. Designed with input from youth and based on a model developed by Stanford University’s Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing, allcove centers will provide safe, welcoming, youth-centered spaces where young people can access care, support, and connection.

The Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley is proudly serving as the lead agency in bringing this initiative to Watsonville.

Filling this key position is an important milestone for allcove Watsonville, bringing us one step closer to opening our doors and creating a space where young people in the community can thrive.

Visit our website to learn more about this position.

Volunteer Spotlight: Community in Action at Flodberg Park

CAL GIANT GREEN TEAM AND FOODWHAT?! MAKE A LASTING IMPACT

Cal Giant Green Team volunteering at Flodberg Community Garden

A huge thank you to FoodWhat?! and the Cal Giant Green Team for showing up at Flodberg Park and making a powerful impact in just a few hours across two days! Together, 23 volunteers spread 10,800 pounds of wood chips, laid the foundation for new garden beds, and advanced critical work, bringing us closer to opening our fourth community garden in Watsonville.

FoodWhat?! youth volunteering at Flodberg Community Garden

Thank you to our amazing volunteers for their time, energy, and commitment to community health! With each volunteer effort, our Community Gardens program grows stronger, expanding access to fresh food and creating spaces where neighbors can learn, connect, and cultivate together.

Celebrate Earth Month With Us!

VOLUNTEER TO HELP BUILD CHT'S NEWEST COMMUNITY GARDEN

Join us in growing something good this April by volunteering at our Community Garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just love being outdoors, your helping hands can make a big difference!

We’ll be opening our community garden at Flodberg Park, just in time for the growing season — and we’d love your help to bring it to life!

Volunteers can expect to spread wood chips, assemble garden beds, and fill them with soil and compost. Join us on Idealist to learn more, sign up, and help our community bloom!

Sponsorship Opportunities

POWER COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our work is made possible through the support of partners who believe in building a healthier, more connected community. We’re currently seeking sponsors for our upcoming events. Your support helps bring these moments to life.

If you're interested in learning more about becoming a sponsor, please contact our Development Director, Nikki Patterson, at npatterson@pvhealthtrust.org.


Together, we can continue growing a stronger, healthier community!

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