Tag Archives: philanthropy

The Everyday Heroes Behind Santa Barbara’s Most Dangerous Wilderness Rescues Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue

A hiker in Santa Barbara’s wilderness hasn’t returned home, a biker crashes off the trail, a runner collapses from dehydration, or […more…]

Removing Historic Barriers to Coastal Access Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

A cool breeze blows as a group of students walk through the Carpinteria salt marsh and down to the beach. […more…]

Investing in Children Now to Secure a Better Future for All Storyteller

In the first five years of life, a child’s brain will develop to 90% of its capacity, according to the […more…]

People Helping Horses, Horses Helping People The Horse Project, Inc.

For 10 years, The Horse Project has rehomed and rehabilitated rescued horses.  Today, with the hard work of passionate volunteers, […more…]

Revel in a New Season of Sensational Programming UCSB Arts & Lectures

UCSB Arts & Lectures turns denizens of the local community into citizens of the world. “We bring the world to […more…]

Helping Kids Find Their Strengths United Boys & Girls of Santa Barbara County

When Diego first joined the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County last year, severe separation anxiety made […more…]

Supporting Vulnerable Mothers Through Pregnancy Villa Majella of Santa Barbara

Lauren was filled with anxiety the night she was discharged from the hospital. Six months pregnant, ill from past substance […more…]

Reimagining Agriculture: From Seed to Shelf White Buffalo Land Trust

White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT) is focused on restoring our ecosystem through regenerative agriculture. Their methods represent a paradigm shift, […more…]

From Crisis to Hope: Changing the Mental Health Landscape for Santa Barbara Youth YouthWell

When Rachael Steidl’s daughter started struggling with depression and anxiety in 9th grade, her good grades, sports, charm, and active […more…]

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

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, aka CADA, is looking to dive deeper into the ARTS. Lest anyone think […more…]

Home, Home on the Range: White Buffalo Land Trust’s Open House White Buffalo Land Trust

White Buffalo Land Trust has only been around for six years, and it was only in 2021 that the nonprofit […more…]

Hillside’s 8th Annual Shining Light on Abilities Hillside

Hillside’s festival of lights draws thousands of visitors to Hillside each year. It’s a popular stop for the Santa Barbara […more…]

Santa Barbara Humane Santa Barbara Humane

Organizations don’t last 137 years if they’re not capable of changing with the times.  For Santa Barbara Humane, the local […more…]

Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara Foundation

For almost a century, the Santa Barbara Foundation has been a catalyst for change in Santa Barbara County, analyzing issues […more…]

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Search Dog Teams Deploy Ahead of Hurricane Milton National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

Sixteen canine disaster search teams trained by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) have joined the ranks of hundreds […more…]

Local Artists Rally to Support Storyteller Children’s Center’s Annual Gala Storyteller

Santa Barbara’s artist community is joining together for a cause that brings advocacy and support to local children facing adversity. […more…]

SEE’s Eye Opening 50 Years of Work SEE International

Society Invites reports the upcoming 50th Anniversary of SEE International, an organization founded in our town by Dr. Harry Brown, […more…]

Charting ahead to the Soiree at Sea! RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara

It is a swell day when you get an invitation for the best yacht party of the year! RiteCare Language Center can’t wait to […more…]

An Emoji with a Mission Marine Watchdogs

Marine Watchdogs Proposes a New Global Icon for Reducing Plastic Trash A new emoji may be coming to your phone […more…]

Direct Relief Commits Additional $10 Million to Expand Resilient Power at U.S. Health Safety-Net Clinics and Health Centers Direct Relief

New infusion of funds will ensure dozens of nonprofit facilities serving vulnerable people can fulfill critical role when most needed. […more…]

$30,000 Available for Youth-Led Projects! Youth Making Change Announces the 2024-2025 Grant Cycle Fund for Santa Barbara

The FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA’s Youth Making Change (YMC) program is a year-long, youth-led grant-making program that was launched in […more…]