Where do YOU want to Give?
Wherever your passions for giving lie, Giving List nonprofits are on the frontlines of making our community stronger.
Youth Development
FUTURE for Lompoc Youth was born from a passion to empower the next generation of Lompoc residents. Co-founded by Chuck […more…]
Chuck Madson knows a lot about the possible consequences of believing that your opportunities are limited. A Central Coast native, […more…]
When Diego first joined the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County last year, severe separation anxiety made […more…]
The Arts
Set Sail for an Evening of Smooth Tunes and Celebration As part of its 25th anniversary celebration year, the Santa […more…]
After a nationwide search, UCSB ended up turning to its own backyard to find the new Miller McCune Executive Director […more…]
It was just a year ago last November that the Santa Barbara Symphony first took the stage with a rock […more…]
Specialty Compassion Care
Jodi House chose this issue to be the focus of this week’s Giving List column because March is National Brain […more…]
Supporting Youth and Families Struggling with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders A dedicated group of 20 local supporters, led […more…]
The word “Parkinson’s” invokes a certain image. If you are the Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara (PASB), the image is […more…]
Senior and Speciality Compassion Care
For an organization that’s been around for more than three-quarters of a century, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse […more…]
Homelessness & Housing
For more than four decades, PATH has been a beacon of hope and help for people experiencing homelessness in California. […more…]
On June 20th, 2024, New Beginnings celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its Safe Parking Program with a luncheon at the Santa […more…]
Deborah Leigh Stevens, 68, was living on the streets of West Hollywood in 2014, within blocks of her former apartment. […more…]
Healthcare
Since 1891, Cottage Health has carried out its mission to serve the community by providing healthcare of the highest quality. […more…]
When Abe Lincoln, the executive director of the healthcare clinic Savie Health, gets stressed about running an organization, he sits […more…]
In Lompoc, California, where resources are scarce and needs are great, the Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization (LVCHO) has quietly […more…]
For the Children
Over the past 12 years, the Sonrise Baby Home has saved the lives of more than 450 malnourished, sick, and […more…]
In the first five years of life, a child’s brain will develop to 90% of its capacity, according to the […more…]
Thirty-seven years after its founding in the parking lot at Transition House – where the goal was simply to create […more…]
Family Well-Being
When Rachael Steidl’s daughter started struggling with depression and anxiety in 9th grade, her good grades, sports, charm, and active […more…]
In a world where the pressures of daily life can feel overwhelming, many families find themselves stretched thin – caring […more…]
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…]
Environment
Eighteen months ago, White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT) celebrated the culmination of its year-long pilot of the organization’s Artist in […more…]
The Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE), in partnership with Ten Strands and the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI), […more…]
Attention all seniors in North County High Schools. Submissions for next year’s opportunity to earn the $5,000 NatureTrack Foundation’s Nancy […more…]
Education
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…]
When asked why she saved the Santa Barbara Agriculture and Farm Education (SBAFE) Foundation’s farm from development, CEO Leslie Person […more…]
“Undermatching” might sound like a snafu on a dating app, but what the concept actually refers to is the unnecessary […more…]
Community Resilience
Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR), established decades ago by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department to provide vital […more…]
Direct Relief has a new President and CEO, Amy Weaver having taken the reins from retiring Thomas Tighe, who over […more…]
A hiker in Santa Barbara’s wilderness hasn’t returned home, a biker crashes off the trail, a runner collapses from dehydration, or […more…]
Animals
Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary is raising funds to purchase vital necessities for abused animals. And best yet, donations are being MATCHED! […more…]
If you like stories with humble beginnings told straight from the horse’s mouth, then look no further than the story […more…]
Horses Helping People. The horses are changing lives in our Better With Horses for Women Veterans pilot. People Helping Horses. Our adorable, […more…]
Advocacy
Join Hillside for a Disability Independence Day Festival at Hillside! This fun-filled and family-friendly event is a great way to […more…]
ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE has been helping people gain access to abortion and reproductive care for 30 years. As the only […more…]
With the anniversary of Roe v. Wade having just passed on January 22, ACCESS Reproductive Justice wants to remind their […more…]