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Legal Lifeline at Risk: The Fight to Keep Santa Cruz and San Benito Seniors Housed
SANTA CRUZ, CA, May 13, 2026 — Senior Legal Services (SLS) is calling on the California Department of Aging (CDA) to adopt Option A for statewide funding requirements, which mandates a 2% minimum allocation for legal services.
Protecting Seniors’ Housing Rights Prevents Homelessness and Saves Money
SANTA CRUZ, April 27, 2026. Ranked as the most expensive county in the United States with homelessness among seniors on the rise, Santa Cruz is in crisis.
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.
Awards & Recognition
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.
City of Watsonville Senior Action Committee
Has awarded Senior Legal Services as Organization of the Year for 2024! This award recognizes our unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to the senior community in Watsonville.
Santa Cruz Sentinel, As You See It, December 31, 2024
This article highlights the issue of homelessness in our community, and how the Eviction Defense Collaborative consisting of Senior Legal Services, Conflict Resolution Center, Community Bridges and Tenant Sanctuary offers a powerful model for addressing the need for free legal representation for tenants who are facing eviction.
