Tag Archives: philanthropy

Mission Scholars Nabs Its Second Gates Scholar in Three Years Santa Barbara Education Foundation

Last month, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation selected Santa Barbara High School senior Larry Bermudez as a recipient of […more…]

An Opportunity for Collective Impact  Fund for Santa Barbara

At The Fund for Santa Barbara, our mission is to advance progressive change by strengthening movements for Economic, Environmental, Political, […more…]

“Taste of Santa Barbara”Announces Complete Lineup of Events, Including Farm Tours, Cooking Classes, Panels, Pop-Ups & More! Santa Barbara County Food Action Network

A variety of new events have been added to the culinary celebration, presented by the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience in […more…]

Save the Date for Redwings!  Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Redwings Horse Sanctuary is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Block Party Fundraising Event, to be held on Sunday, September […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Brings Hope to Students by Raising $150,000 Santa Barbara Education Foundation

On Thursday, April 28, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Hope Awards to celebrate individuals and programs supporting students […more…]

Light Up Green for Mental Health Month Family Service Agency

Family Service Agency Advocates for Mental Wellness May is the time to raise awareness of those living with mental or […more…]

Library Friends: They’ll Be There for You Friends of the Montecito Library

It’s not hard to get a clear picture of the breadth of the age range served by the Montecito Library. […more…]

The Elephant Project X Chantecaille in Support Of African Elephants The Elephant Project

Inspiring the Next Generation of Young Conservationists In honor of Earth Day, April 22nd, 2022, The Elephant Project and Chantecaille […more…]

Organic Soup Kitchen Awarded $2,500 Matching Grant from The Jessica and Kevin Brine Foundation and The Giving List Organic Soup Kitchen

Organic Soup Kitchen has been named a recipient of The Jessica and Kevin Brine Foundation and The Giving List’s $2,500 […more…]

Hillside Announces New Director of Nursing Hillside

Residents, Staff, and Board Welcome Nonye Ogoamaka Hillside is happy to announce the selection of Nonye Ogoamaka, RN, BSc, MA, […more…]

Return of AHA! Sing It Out! Attitude, Harmony, Achievement

It’s that time of the year! Tickets for our favorite event are on sale at the Lobero Theatre box office. Following […more…]

Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Fighting Back Santa Maria

Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (FBSMV) does some very important and impactful work. Since its founding in 2003 as a […more…]

Family Service Agency Event Brings Awareness to Youth Mental Health Needs Family Service Agency

Virtual and In-Person Presentations on Thursday, May 12 Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Family Service Agency (FSA) […more…]

After 12 years of Leadership, Santa Barbara Education’s Executive Director will Step Aside Santa Barbara Education Foundation

After stewarding the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s steady growth for more than a decade, Executive Director Margie Yahyavi plans to […more…]

The Power of the Match The Power of the Match

A tried-and-true method to attract new donors and catalyze existing ones are matching funds. As an example of the efficacy […more…]

Hillside House Hillside

Back in 1955, Hillside House relocated to what was then a state-of-the-art facility capable of housing and caring for children […more…]

Redwings’ Latest Rescues: Snickers and Humphrey Bogart  Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Redwings Horse Sanctuary has two brand new rescue horses, Snickers and Humphrey Bogart!  Snickers, a Shetland pony, was first rescued […more…]

NatureTrack’s Documentary “The Accessible Outdoors” Chosen for SLO Film Festival Program April 26 – May 1, 2022 NatureTrack

“We’re thrilled beyond belief to have our film screen so close to the home base of NatureTrack in Los Olivos,” […more…]

Sculpting a Legacy Clay Studio

In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Clay Studio is honored to present “Sculpting a Legacy,” on display at their gallery […more…]

What Dreams May Come Dream Foundation

In the quarter-century since its founding, Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization serving terminally-ill adults, has provided end-of-life Dreams […more…]