Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Planning for the Future clinic at Senior Legal Services 114 E 5th St, Watsonville, CA 95076

Join us for a drop-in clinic to plan for your future at the Watsonville Senior Center! Receive on-site assistance and information on Advance Healthcare Directives, simple wills, and Power of Attorney. For ages 60+ residing in Santa Cruz or San Benito county.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Open House at Senior Legal Services 317 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

We are calling the community to join us for an Open House! We’ll give you a behind the scenes look at what we do and how we are transforming lives At 3:30pm, we will have a short program and opportunity for Q+A. There’s plenty of parking around the back.

Our 2025 Impact Report is out now! Read the report below to see how we helped the community in Santa Cruz county and San Benito county in 2025.

You can download the PDF version of the 2025 Impact Report here:

2025 Impact Report (Click to download)

2025 November Newsletter

We Are Stronger Together

As the end of the year approaches, I want to thank the hundreds of neighbors who put their trust in our services this year…

2025 October Newsletter

Letter From the Executive Director

As I reflect on my career in the nonprofit arena—and now two years as Executive Director of Senior Legal Services…

2025 September Newsletter

Navigating the Financial Gauntlet

Every year, Senior Legal Services helps hundreds of older adults navigate the confusing maze of public benefits and legal systems…

2025 Radio Interview:

Supervising Attorney, Rosalina Manfreda, describes helping elderly navigate legal issues, including senior benefits, landlord / tenant issues, advanced care directives, and elder abuse, in this 12/12/25 Santa Cruz Voice radio interview.

2024 Impact Report:

In 2024, we achieved significant milestones across our five core programs: Housing, Consumer Protection, Future Planning, Government Benefits, and Elder Abuse and Discrimination. Through these programs, we provided essential legal guidance and support to seniors facing some of life’s most stressful and uncertain challenges. We provided legal services to 828 individuals and families across Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. Additionally, we assisted just under 1,400 tenants and landlords at the Santa Cruz County Law Library. To view or download our 2024 Impact Report, click here.

Senior Legal Services has been honored with several awards for our excellence in legal advocacy and service to the senior community. These accolades reflect our commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of seniors.