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

On May 20, 2025, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed the month of May as Search and Rescue Month, honoring the exceptional service and sacrifice of the all-volunteer Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR) team. SBCSAR is an elite, all-volunteer unit operating under the direction of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Dispatched through the 911 system, the team responds to over 100 emergencies each year across diverse terrain—from technical rope rescues and swiftwater operations to helicopter-supported extractions, storm evacuations, and missing persons searches. With more than 50 [...more...]

SBMM Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Yachty by Nature Concert – June 28, 2025

Set Sail for an Evening of Smooth Tunes and Celebration As part of its 25th anniversary celebration year, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to present a special 21+ live concert featuring Yachty [...more...]

 

Giving List Matching Challenges

 

Youth Development

Investing in Lompoc’s Youth Future for Lompoc Youth

FUTURE for Lompoc Youth was born from a passion to empower the next generation of Lompoc residents. Co-founded by Chuck […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…]

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…]

The Arts

Uniting Art Lovers of All Ages Santa Barbara Museum of Art

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art has a long-standing tradition of uniting people of all ages through a diverse range […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…]

Your Seats Await – Experience Another Season of Symphony Magic Santa Barbara Symphony

It was just a year ago last November that the Santa Barbara Symphony first took the stage with a rock […more…]

Specialty Compassion Care

Future Smiles Children and Family Resource Services – Future Smiles

Health insurance companies and even Medi-Cal still think of orthodontics as a non-essential, even esoteric expense, even for kids – […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…]

Where Brain Injury Survivors Find Hope and Support Jodi House

On November 12, 2005, Leo’s life changed forever. After he lost consciousness behind the wheel, the then 24-year-old college student’s […more…]

Senior and Speciality Compassion Care

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…]

Homelessness & Housing

Safe Parking Program’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon New Beginnings

On June 20th, 2024, New Beginnings celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its Safe Parking Program with a luncheon at the Santa […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…]

2025 Annual Fundraiser New Beginnings

New Beginnings is thrilled to announce their 2025 Annual Gala on October 25th, and is seeking sponsors. This year’s focus is the […more…]

Healthcare

Little Clinics That Deliver Great Medicine Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

Isabella Valencia has always cared for others, working as a domestic worker and caregiver for 20 years while raising three […more…]

133 Years of Providing Patient-Centered Care with Excellence, Integrity and Compassion Cottage Health

Since 1891, Cottage Health has carried out its mission to serve the community by providing healthcare of the highest quality. […more…]

Improving Health Outcomes in an Under-Resourced Community Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization

In Lompoc, California, where resources are scarce and needs are great, the Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization (LVCHO) has quietly […more…]

For the Children

Storyteller Storyteller

Thirty-seven years after its founding in the parking lot at Transition House – where the goal was simply to create […more…]

Faith of a Child Foundation Faith of a Child Foundation

Just over a dozen years ago, the Sonrise Baby Home in Uganda was started by a young woman named Damali […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…]

Family Well-Being

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…]

Raising Children is Sacred Work Family Service Agency

In a world where the pressures of daily life can feel overwhelming, many families find themselves stretched thin – caring […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…]

Environment

Preventing Nuclear Annihilation Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

Nine countries, including the United States, possess approximately 12,500 nuclear warheads and are currently spending vast amounts of money maintaining […more…]

Community-Led Solutions to Climate Change Community Environmental Council

California’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 can feel daunting and somewhat elusive. The Community Environmental Council (CEC) believes […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…]

Education

SBAFE/Sweet Wheel Farms Sweet Wheel Farms / S.B. Agriculture & Farm Education Foundation

For a nonprofit whose main asset is a modest seven-acre farm in Summerland known as Sweet Wheel Farms, the Santa […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…]

Closing the College Knowledge Gap for High School Students Matriculate

Imagine a high school student in the 90th percentile or higher of their class who is enthusiastic about learning and […more…]

Community Resilience

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…]

Delivering Life-Saving Medical Aid During the World’s Toughest Crises Direct Relief

Direct Relief navigates the war zones in Ukraine to deliver cystic fibrosis medications, transports Mpox vaccines to clinics in the […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…]

Animals

Rescuing Abused Farm Animals and Teaching Kindness Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary

If you like stories with humble beginnings told straight from the horse’s mouth, then look no further than the story […more…]

Canines at Home in the Ruins National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

How many times has a family stared in slack-jawed wonder as the adorable new family dog tears around and around […more…]

This Little Piggy Went to Greener Pastures: The True Story of How Kindness Saved a Little Pig Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary

Dear readers, meet Dinkey, the potbellied pig with one hell of a story. Destined for an early date with the […more…]

Advocacy

Shining Light on Abilities Hillside

Hillside’s 8th Annual Shining Light on Abilities kicks off on Saturday, December 7th and runs through December 31st at 1235 Veronica Springs Road in Santa Barbara. […more…]

Legal Aid: Continuing to Close the Justice Gap Legal Aid Foundation

Earlier this fall, the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County (LAFSBC) marked its 65th anniversary with an early evening […more…]

Hillside Events in the Works! Mark Your Calendars! Hillside

Hillside is already in the works planning two exciting events scheduled for later this year! The Santa Barbara nonprofit couldn’t […more…]