New Horizons Affordable Housing & Development is the Housing Authority’s nonprofit partner, created to expand what’s possible for the communities we serve. Through New Horizons, we go beyond housing by offering programs that support stability, growth, and opportunity. From education and workforce development to financial empowerment, these services are designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward.

Families

New Horizons connects families to opportunities that support stability and growth. Through the Opportunity Factory, participants build job skills, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers. We also offer financial workshops, college scholarships, and fair housing trainings to help residents stay informed and move forward with confidence.

ProgramServiceWebpageEligibility
Dollar & SenseFinancial LiteracyTBAAll Assisted Households
Housing MediationConflict ResolutionCRC of Santa Cruz CountyAll Assisted Households
New Horizons ScholarshipEducational ScholarshipsNew Horizons ScholarshipAll Assisted Households
Opportunity FactoryWorkforce DevelopmentOpportunity FactoryAll Assisted Households
Tenant WorkshopsResource Sharingn/aAll Assisted Households
METRO PassesTransportationSanta Cruz METRONew Horizons Households
Seniors

New Horizons supports older adults with opportunities to stay connected, engaged, and supported. We host senior resource fairs throughout the year across the county, connecting participants to services, programs, and community resources. Through Project: Silver Bells, we also prepare and deliver care packages to seniors, offering an added layer of connection and care.

ProgramServiceWebpageEligibility
Senior Resource FairResource Sharingn/aAll Assisted Households
Project: Silver Bells Care Package Distributionn/aNew Horizons Households
Youth

New Horizons supports students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Through the HOMEwork tutoring, students receive free academic support. We also help families prepare for the school year through Stuff the Bus, and offer Summer Enrichment Scholarships in partnership with County Parks to provide access to summer camps and learning experiences.

ProgramServiceWebpageEligibility
HOMEworkStudent TutoringHOMEworkAll Assisted Households
Stuff the BusSchool SuppliesStuff the BusAll Assisted Households
Summer EnrichmentSummer Camp Scholarshipsn/aAll Assisted Households
Bike GiveawayTransportationn/aNew Horizons Households