Tag Archives: philanthropy

Legal Aid’s Annual Benefit a Taste for Justice Legal Aid Foundation

For the first time in six years, Chowderfest, the much-cherished annual fundraiser for the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara […more…]

SDF-trained team deploys to assist recovery efforts in aftermath of Texas flooding National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

In the wake of catastrophic flooding across parts of Central Texas, search efforts began in affected areas, where first responders […more…]

Direct Relief Amy Weaver New CEO Direct Relief

Direct Relief has a new President and CEO, Amy Weaver having taken the reins from retiring Thomas Tighe, who over […more…]

A Matching Grant for the Horse Project! The Horse Project, Inc.

Horses Helping People.  The horses are changing lives in our Better With Horses for Women Veterans pilot. People Helping Horses. Our adorable, […more…]

The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County United Boys & Girls of Santa Barbara County

The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County’s mission is to enable all young people – especially those […more…]

Disability Independence Day Festival at Hillside! Hillside

Join Hillside for a Disability Independence Day Festival at Hillside! This fun-filled and family-friendly event is a great way to […more…]

The Horse Project The Horse Project, Inc.

It was just a year ago that The Horse Project rejiggered their mission after a decade spent simply rescuing, rehabilitating […more…]

Jane Lynch Stars in New Public Service Announcement for Direct Relief Direct Relief

Direct Relief has debuted a new public service announcement featuring Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian, and long-time supporter Jane Lynch. In […more…]

SBMM Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Yachty by Nature Concert – June 28, 2025 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Set Sail for an Evening of Smooth Tunes and Celebration As part of its 25th anniversary celebration year, the Santa […more…]

Santa Barbara County Proclaims May 2025 as “Search and Rescue Month” Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue

On May 20, 2025, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed the month of May as Search and Rescue Month, honoring the […more…]

Matriculate Matriculate

“Undermatching” might sound like a snafu on a dating app, but what the concept actually refers to is the unnecessary […more…]

Access to Counsel Continues Legal Aid Foundation

The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara will continue its innovative Access to Counsel pilot program with the City of […more…]

Los Padres Council Scouting America Scouting America, Los Padres Council

The clichéd image of a random Boy Scout helping grandma across the street to earn points toward a merit badge […more…]

Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization

Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization (LVCHO) has been around for more than a quarter century, but it wasn’t until last […more…]

A Warm Welcome to College Advisors Matriculate

This winter, Matriculate officially welcomed 700 college advisors to support high-achieving high school students from low-income communities. Orientations were held on various […more…]

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse CADA

For an organization that’s been around for more than three-quarters of a century, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse […more…]

REACH REACH Fellowship

REACH is a small local organization that provides comprehensive transformative support and development opportunities to first-generation college-bound students as they […more…]

Hikers Return from Summit for Danny Climb in New Zealand Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse CADA

Supporting Youth and Families Struggling with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders A dedicated group of 20 local supporters, led […more…]

Join the YouthWell Youth Advocacy Board (YAB) Internship for 2025-2026! YouthWell

Are you, or do you know, a high school student passionate about mental health? Apply for YouthWell’s Youth Advocacy Board internship and make a […more…]

Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara

April is always a big time of year for the Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara (PASB). That’s when the very […more…]

SBC Search and Rescue Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR), established decades ago by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department to provide vital […more…]