Seacliff Improvement Association Receives Grant

from America Walks for our Stroll to Aptos Village!

Seacliffians love our walks and want them to be safe too. In 2019, we hosted a community stroll to the new Aptos Village Green to support village businesses, bring attention to the challenges of walking into Aptos Village from surrounding neighborhoods, and demonstrate the importance of creating safe passages for pedestrians throughout Aptos. Not much has changed for pedestrians since 2019 so we are hosting another stroll this summer. Our last event was very successful and, to expand on this success, we applied for and received a $1,500 Community Change Grant from America Walks, a national nonprofit that advances safe, equitable, accessible, and enjoyable places to walk and move by giving people and communities the resources to effectively advocate for change. More than 200 organizations applied for one of 10 grants sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control, so we are honored to receive it and look forward to bringing the Aptos community together in the village on August 3, 2024!

People love Seacliff. Travelers, friends, and relatives always have the nicest things to say when they visit our neighborhood. When I meet a new resident and ask why they moved here, they often say “Everyone is so friendly.” “We used to visit and hoped to live here one day.” Or “I grew up in Seacliff and just HAD to return.” We also hear how much our residents care about Seacliff, and it shows. Our generous members volunteer their time and expertise and make donations to support our activities. We oversee maintenance of local trails, attend and speak at public meetings, host community events, advocate for pedestrian safety, march together with our banner in the 4th of July parade, and help at the Seacliff Street Fair.