Community-Led Solutions to Climate Change

California’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 can feel daunting and somewhat elusive. The Community Environmental Council (CEC) believes we can get there, but it will take all of us, working together. That’s why the 50-plus-year-old Santa Barbara-based nonprofit focuses on community-led solutions that everyone can participate in: Electrify Your Life Switching to zero-emissions solutions in your home or business is a great way to take part in reducing our collective impact on the [...more...]

White Buffalo’s Roots of the Future: Celebrating the Culture in Agriculture

Eighteen months ago, White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT) celebrated the culmination of its year-long pilot of the organization’s Artist in Residence program. The program represents the dipping of a toe into expressing – through fine [...more...]

 

Giving List Matching Challenges

 

Youth Development

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…]

REACHing Students for a Life of Success REACH Fellowship

The REACH Fellowship is dedicated to serving low-income, first-generation high school students in Santa Barbara County. It combines traditional college […more…]

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…]

The Arts

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…]

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…]

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

More Services from the Parkinson Association! Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara

PASB is excited to add even more opportunities to its already busy calendar of activities.The first new offering is a […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…]

Camp Chit Chat RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara

Camp Chit Chat is a fun and socially interactive camp for children aged 3 ½ to 6 years old with […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

The PATH to Housing and Food Security PATH

For more than four decades, PATH has been a beacon of hope and help for people experiencing homelessness in California. […more…]

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…]

New Beginnings’ Annual Gala — “The Boys Next Door” by Tom Griffin New Beginnings

On November 2nd, 2024, New Beginnings held its Annual Gala in the form of a performance of The Boys Next […more…]

Healthcare

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…]

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…]

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

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…]

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…]

A New Hospital Will Change Everything. “If an African mom is saved, a whole home is saved…” Faith of a Child Foundation

Over the past 12 years, the Sonrise Baby Home has saved the lives of more than 450 malnourished, sick, and […more…]

Family Well-Being

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…]

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…]

Environment

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…]

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…]

White Buffalo’s Roots of the Future: Celebrating the Culture in Agriculture White Buffalo Land Trust

Eighteen months ago, White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT) celebrated the culmination of its year-long pilot of the organization’s Artist in […more…]

Education

Growing and Delivering Healthy Food to Tackle Santa Barbara’s Food Insecurity Sweet Wheel Farms / S.B. Agriculture & Farm Education Foundation

When asked why she saved the Santa Barbara Agriculture and Farm Education (SBAFE) Foundation’s farm from development, CEO Leslie Person […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…]

Nourishing the Community, One Harvest at a Time Sweet Wheel Farms / S.B. Agriculture & Farm Education Foundation

In the heart of Summerland, a small farm is making a big impact on Santa Barbara County’s food-insecure residents. Sweet Wheel Summerland Farm, […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…]

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…]

Animals

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Better With Horses With Women Veterans The Horse Project, Inc.

The Horse Project Santa Barbara has opened applications for their Better with Horses program for Women Veterans who have served […more…]

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…]

Advocacy

Freedom to Choose The Freedom to Choose Project

Last Sunday night, actor Clarence Maclin spoke to a sold-out Arlington Theatre audience at SBIFF’s Virtuosos Awards about why he […more…]

ACCESS RJ’s Impact! ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE

With the anniversary of Roe v. Wade having just passed on January 22, ACCESS Reproductive Justice wants to remind their […more…]

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…]