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FY 2025 - 2026

Impact Report

John Beleutz, MPH, Executive Director

Message from the Director

For more than 46 years, Health Projects Center has worked to improve the health and well-being of people across California's Central Coast. I am proud to share that this past year, we served more individuals through more programs than at any other time in our organization's history.

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Every day, our team helps people with complex health and social needs remain safe in their homes with dignity, independence, and access to care. Through care management, caregiver support, and healthcare workforce development programs, we provide essential services made possible by partnerships with public agencies, private funders, donors, and community supporters.

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Looking ahead, we face significant challenges. Coming reductions in federal government healthcare funding, particularly through Medi-Cal, threaten access to critical services for many of our community's most vulnerable residents. Individuals and families who rely on these programs to maintain their health, stability, and quality of life will feel the impact.

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HPC is prepared to meet this challenge. Guided by our mission and strengthened by the dedication of our staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters, we will continue working to fill gaps in care and connect people with the resources they need. Nonprofit organizations play a vital role when community needs exceed available public resources, and we are committed to being part of the solution.

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Please join us in this effort. Whether you volunteer your time, advocate for policies that strengthen our communities, or make a financial contribution, your support helps ensure our neighbors receive the care and compassion they deserve.

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Thank you for standing with HPC and for helping us build a healthier, more resilient Central Coast for all.

Message from the Board

As the New Year approaches, it's a time to celebrate our achievements and look forward with optimism.

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Our success is built on the trust of our funders—state, federal, and philanthropic. This trust is earned through strong leadership and our unwavering commitment to high-quality service. HPC's mission is crucial in providing exceptional care to our aging population, helping them remain safe and comfortable at home, and easing financial demands on the state.

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We are committed to thoughtful growth and adapting as needed while staying dedicated to those we serve. With ongoing support from our partners, we are well-positioned to continue making a meaningful impact.

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On behalf of the HPC Board of Directors, we wish you joyful holidays and a wonderful New Year. Thank you for your continued support.

Ari Entin, Board President

Who is Health Projects Center?

Health Projects Center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation that has supported Californians living and aging safely at home since 1980. We deliver high-quality services and programs focused on care management, caregiver support, and workforce development.

 

Serving Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties, Health Projects Center empowers individuals and families to navigate the challenges of aging with dignity and confidence. We deliver culturally appropriate programs in both English and Spanish for older adults, family caregivers and health workers.

 

Each year, our programs help over 2,200 families live and age at home at a fraction of the cost of institutional care.

Mission

Health Projects Center supports Californians to live and age safely at home by delivering high-quality services and programs.

Vision

We envision a community where people live and age in place with health and dignity.​

1988

Established Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center to serve families caring for brain-impaired loved ones.

2012

Expanded MSSP care management services into Monterey County.

2025

Expanded MSSP and ECM operations into San Luis Obispo County.

1980
2008
2023
2026

Founded as the Central Coast Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to train healthcare professionals in geriatrics.

Awarded contract to operate Santa Cruz County's Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP).

Launched Enhanced Care Management (ECM) to provide high-touch care for complex Medi-Cal members.

Launched Community Health Worker (CHW) program to directly address social
determinants of health.

46 Years on the Central Coast

Our Impact at a Glance

During fiscal year 2025 - 2026, our services helped 2,294 individuals remain in the community and avoid long-term care.

63,246

service hours

provided by care managers and family consultants supporting local families.

582

received education

to more effectively address geriatrics, chronic care management, and care for loved ones.

628

family caregivers

supported with providing care to their loved ones with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer's Disease.

If all of our efforts delayed placing 58 people into skilled nursing by one year, it would save the government and families over $8 million—the full annual HPC budget.

This Year's Impact

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

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Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center

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Enhanced Care Management

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Central Coast Area Health Education Center

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Community Health Worker

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Caregiver University Conference

Financial Report

Through our dedication to transparent fund allocation and donor support, we strive to uphold our mission and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.​

 

Our financial report reflects this commitment.

We Couldn’t Have Done This Without People Like You

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Our Supporters: Thank you

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Leadership Team

John Beleutz, MPH

Executive Director

Mitch Matthews, MPP

Associate Director

Jorge Zamora, CPA

Director of Finance

Sondra Bitonti, MSW, LCSW

Director of Care Management

Cynthia Savana Diaz, MPH

Program Director

Vanessa Aguilera-Viorato, MPH

Education & Training Manager

Bailey Faustina

Communications & Development Manager

Jessica Mattila, MSW, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

Jennifer Park, MSW, ASW

Supervising Care Manager

Board of Directors

Ari Entin

President

Cathy Cress, MSW

Vice President

Nan Kyung Kim

Treasurer

Gwen Yeo, PhD

Secretary

Steven W. Harrison, MD

Director

Jacob Shaffer

Director

Kelley M. Skeff, MD, PhD, MACP

Director

Susan Wolfe

Director

Enda Brennan

Director

Maria Ramirez, MSW, ASW

Supervising Care Manager

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Thank You for Supporting Us!

Contact Us:

Phone

(800) 624-8304

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Contáctenos al (800) 624-8304

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Sede

9000 Soquel Ave. Suite 103
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 

 

Sirviendo a las comunidades de los condados de Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo y Merced​

Cuando donas a Health Projects Center, nos ayudas a seguir ayudando a los cuidadores y a los adultos mayores de nuestra comunidad.

 

Cada monto ayuda y su contribución es 100% deducible de impuestos.

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