Growing Up with Philanthropy
For Yvette Birch Giller, president and COO of Santa Barbara’s Mosher Foundation, philanthropy is a family affair. Working alongside both […more…]
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Fulfilling Philanthropic Journeys
Tammy Johnson, Santa Barbara Foundation’s Vice President of Philanthropic Services since April of 2022, didn’t set out to work in […more…]
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Christian McGrath Just Got Here and Already Knows His Way Around. How?
Once upon a time, an attorney from the Windy City (Chicago, for the uninitiated) decided to move on from the […more…]
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17 Nov 2023
The Story of Santos, Taqueria El Bajio, and the Holiday Lights on Milpas
If you’re wondering where to have Forbes-rated authentic Mexican food or where the holiday lights on Milpas and its roundabout […more…]
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Upholding Community and Faith in Santa Barbara
In Santa Barbara, the Reverend Dr. David Moore, Jr. is a well-known figure at the crossroads of faith, advocacy, media, […more…]
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The Unexpected Challenges of Philanthropic Women
Philanthropists are frequently viewed as privileged individuals who donate large sums of money to charity. However, the reality is more […more…]
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Preserving Santa Barbara’s Environment
Susan F. Petrovich, an expert in environmental law, land use, and real estate at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck in Santa […more…]
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Learning From the Past: Preserving California’s Mission History
Under the leadership of David Bolton for the last 12 years, the California Missions Foundation has raised millions of dollars […more…]
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National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Puts First Responder Boots – and Paws – on the Ground
In the wake of Maui’s tragic 2023 wildfires, relief organizations and the goodwill of the world at large poured into […more…]
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Local Solutions, Regional Partnerships, Global Impact
At a moment when news about the fate of the Earth may seem apocalyptic, White Buffalo Land Trust is providing […more…]
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Making Summer Camp Accessible to Children and Youth with Disabilities
“With Wayfinder, we don’t feel like my son has a disability. We feel like everyone else.” This is the gift […more…]
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2023-2024, Another Adventurous, Must-See Season for UCSB Arts & Lectures
There are any number of terrific organizations that create, produce, present, or import arts and entertainment events in Santa Barbara. […more…]
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AHA!’s Teens Are Fulfilled Adults-in-Waiting
A teenager is much more than a preincarnate adult. The average teen’s roiling hormones and fraught search for self are […more…]
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Show Gun Safety – Modeling Safe Gun Use in TV and Film
In the world of TV and cinema, being shot with a handgun often has the fallout of a stubbed toe […more…]
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CADA and the Community: A Life-Changing Partnership
“I think our youngest client this year was 10 years old. Sadly, the age has been skewing lower. Three or […more…]
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California Missions Foundation: Our Mission is Historic Preservation
The California Missions matter. Historic preservation keeps alive our history and it allows us to remember the stories and experiences […more…]
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Providing Food, Shelter, and Clothing for the Most Vulnerable
Until a person can eat, sleep, and have a roof over one’s head, their mental and physical energy is consumed […more…]
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Taking Bold Climate Action Together
Over the last couple of years, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) has dramatically increased its efforts to combat climate change […more…]
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Cottage Health and You: Partners in Wellness
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital opened its doors 132 years ago, the frontier town’s first stand-alone community hospital having been spearheaded […more…]
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Providing Much Needed Help. Anytime. Anywhere. To Anyone in Need.
In November 2022, a tornado tore through Idabel, Oklahoma, demolishing dozens of buildings, including the Kiamichi Family Medical Center. It’s […more…]
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Nature, Health, and Happiness in the Heart of Santa Barbara
In every great city is a community park that serves as its beating heart. Elings Park in Santa Barbara has […more…]
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