Santa Barbara Museum of Art is proud to announce that it will be the only western US venue of a global tour of The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse, with SB joining Dallas and Mexico City as world cultural centers. Join SMBA at the exciting opening. The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art is a blockbuster exhibition of masterpieces of all of our favorite artists: Monet, van Gogh, Sisley, Renoir, Mondrian [...more...]
Thanks to the addition of their new staff Speech Pathologist Alexa Dell, RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara's Camp Chit Chat had its biggest summer yet, with 85 weekly attendees diving into themed adventures that sparked [...more...]
Giving List Matching Challenges
Youth Development
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…]
REACH is a small local organization that provides comprehensive transformative support and development opportunities to first-generation college-bound students as they […more…]
The Arts
Set Sail for an Evening of Smooth Tunes and Celebration As part of its 25th anniversary celebration year, the Santa […more…]
UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture present the FREE outdoor summer film […more…]
UCSB Arts & Lectures turns denizens of the local community into citizens of the world. “We bring the world to […more…]
Specialty Compassion Care
PASB is excited to add even more opportunities to its already busy calendar of activities.The first new offering is a […more…]
Supporting Youth and Families Struggling with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders A dedicated group of 20 local supporters, led […more…]
In the heart of Santa Barbara, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) stands as a beacon of hope […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
Villa Majella is SB County’s only maternity home, providing safe shelter, 24/7 support, transportation, warm meals, and access to vital services. […more…]
On November 2nd, 2024, New Beginnings held its Annual Gala in the form of a performance of The Boys Next […more…]
Lauren was filled with anxiety the night she was discharged from the hospital. Six months pregnant, ill from past substance […more…]
Healthcare
Isabella Valencia has always cared for others, working as a domestic worker and caregiver for 20 years while raising three […more…]
It’s an indicator of change. Those chain link fences lined with black plastic are popping up in nascent construction sites […more…]
When Abe Lincoln, the executive director of the healthcare clinic Savie Health, gets stressed about running an organization, he sits […more…]
For the Children
Thirty-seven years after its founding in the parking lot at Transition House – where the goal was simply to create […more…]
In the first five years of life, a child’s brain will develop to 90% of its capacity, according to the […more…]
Just over a dozen years ago, the Sonrise Baby Home in Uganda was started by a young woman named Damali […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…]
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…]
In a world where the pressures of daily life can feel overwhelming, many families find themselves stretched thin – caring […more…]
Environment
Sue Eisaguirre, founder and Executive Director of NatureTrack wanted to document and give a huge thank you to all the […more…]
Opening Night Features Keith Malloy’s Acclaimed Documentary “Fish People” from Award-Winning Bimarian Films NatureTrack Foundation, recently honored as the 2025 […more…]
Join the Community Environmental Council on Saturday, September 27 for a celebration of resilience to honor our collective strength as […more…]
Education
“Undermatching” might sound like a snafu on a dating app, but what the concept actually refers to is the unnecessary […more…]
Imagine a high school student in the 90th percentile or higher of their class who is enthusiastic about learning and […more…]
When asked why she saved the Santa Barbara Agriculture and Farm Education (SBAFE) Foundation’s farm from development, CEO Leslie Person […more…]
Community Resilience
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…]
Direct Relief has debuted a new public service announcement featuring Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian, and long-time supporter Jane Lynch. In […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
Horses Helping People. The horses are changing lives in our Better With Horses for Women Veterans pilot. People Helping Horses. Our adorable, […more…]
In the wake of catastrophic flooding across parts of Central Texas, search efforts began in affected areas, where first responders […more…]
It was just a year ago that The Horse Project rejiggered their mission after a decade spent simply rescuing, rehabilitating […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…]
Hillside is already in the works planning two exciting events scheduled for later this year! The Santa Barbara nonprofit couldn’t […more…]
Earlier this fall, the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County (LAFSBC) marked its 65th anniversary with an early evening […more…]