Saying Yes to Santa Barbara’s Nonprofit Needs
When Monte and Maria Wilson moved to Santa Barbara in 2010, the idea was that this beachside community would be […more…]
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Southern California Public Radio Is What Democracy Sounds Like in Santa Barbara
When Herb Scannell took the helm at Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) nearly four years ago, he found himself scribbling […more…]
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Extended Family
Palmer Jackson Jr. comes by his fondness for philanthropy honestly. In fact, the concept of giving back through donating dollars […more…]
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Two Epiphanies Lead to a Life of Service
When she was young, Charlotte Gullap-Moore had two epiphanies that she felt would define her destiny. The first came at […more…]
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Tragedy Inspires Innovation and Passion-Driven Philanthropy
Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff’s professional “aha” moment came at the nadir of his personal life, an invention born of tragedy. When […more…]
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Repairing the World, Helping the Unsheltered, and Building a Community Campus – Congregation B’nai B’rith
Tikkun olam, translated as “repairing the world,” is one of the most important social justice concepts of contemporary Judaism. The […more…]
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26 Nov 2022
Accompanying Loved Ones through End of Life… and Beyond
William Peters has spent nearly all of his adult life preoccupied with the mysteries of death and the transition into […more…]
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For the Love of the Channel and the Life Teeming Through It
It sounds like a question my daughter would ask me: “What’s your favorite whale?” Still, I couldn’t help myself, after […more…]
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Keeping Its Doors Open for Everyone… No Matter What
Jenna Tosh watched the erosion of reproductive rights in America for years and knew Roe vs. Wade would one day […more…]
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St. Vincent’s: A Place Where Lives Change for the Better
St. Vincent’s is not just a place or an institution. It is Santa Barbara’s longest-running social services organization, woven into […more…]
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Nancy Sheldon Sets a Large Philanthropy Table
When Nancy Sheldon was a little girl growing up in Milwaukee, her mother, Muriel, hosted dinners for Russian immigrants. It […more…]
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Wilma Melville: Dogged Determination
Wilma Melville is the most inspirational person I’ve ever met. She has done more during her retirement than most people […more…]
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A Donor-Advised Fund in Action
Eva RhodesBanker for J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Santa Barbara A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) can be a great strategy for charitable […more…]
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The Behavioral Science Behind Charitable Giving
Jeff Kreisler: Head of Behavioral Science, J.P. Morgan Private BankJamie Hackleman: Family Governance and Senior Philanthropy Advisor, J.P. Morgan Private […more…]
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Financial Security and Community Support
Ayla Kalani: Westlake Village and Santa Barbara Market Team Lead,J.P. Morgan Private Bank When Ayla Kalani joined J.P. Morgan Private […more…]
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A Career of Giving
Deb Langford:Head of Black Wealth Initiatives,J.P. Morgan Private Bank Deb Langford was mindful of the impact of giving long before […more…]
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CSUN Shines on the Central Coast
George Leis has been a prominent business and civic leader in Santa Barbara for decades. But he readily admits he […more…]
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“A Hand Up”
“People Helping People is about an outpouring of generosity from community people volunteering to help people in the community,” says […more…]
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Ending the Crisis of Our Time
When your mission is to end homelessness in California, watching the number of unsheltered people continue to climb across the […more…]
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Nutrition to Thrive During Cancer
Malnutrition is one of the most common – and most serious – side effects of cancer and its treatment. It […more…]
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Safety for Those Who Need It Most
New Beginnings Executive Director Kristine Schwarz swung into action after learning that a nursing home was about to release one […more…]
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