Joy and Community: Uplifting Those with Parkinson’s Disease
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

The word “Parkinson’s” invokes a certain image. If you are the Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara (PASB), the image is […more…]

The PATH to Housing and Food Security
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

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

REACHing Students for a Life of Success
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

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

Growing and Delivering Healthy Food to Tackle Santa Barbara’s Food Insecurity
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

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

The Everyday Heroes Behind Santa Barbara’s Most Dangerous Wilderness Rescues
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

A hiker in Santa Barbara’s wilderness hasn’t returned home, a biker crashes off the trail, a runner collapses from dehydration, or […more…]

Removing Historic Barriers to Coastal Access
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

A cool breeze blows as a group of students walk through the Carpinteria salt marsh and down to the beach. […more…]

Uniting Art Lovers of All Ages
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

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

Little Clinics That Deliver Great Medicine
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

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

Your Seats Await – Experience Another Season of Symphony Magic
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

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

Everybody’s Well-Being Matters
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

When Abe Lincoln, the executive director of the healthcare clinic Savie Health, gets stressed about running an organization, he sits […more…]

Providing Struggling Children the Building Blocks for a Lifetime of Communication and Confidence
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

It’s hard to overestimate the importance of communication skills for success in life. It’s something most of us take for […more…]

Investing in Children Now to Secure a Better Future for All
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

In the first five years of life, a child’s brain will develop to 90% of its capacity, according to the […more…]

People Helping Horses, Horses Helping People
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

For 10 years, The Horse Project has rehomed and rehabilitated rescued horses.  Today, with the hard work of passionate volunteers, […more…]

Revel in a New Season of Sensational Programming
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

UCSB Arts & Lectures turns denizens of the local community into citizens of the world. “We bring the world to […more…]

Helping Kids Find Their Strengths
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

When Diego first joined the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County last year, severe separation anxiety made […more…]

Supporting Vulnerable Mothers Through Pregnancy
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Lauren was filled with anxiety the night she was discharged from the hospital. Six months pregnant, ill from past substance […more…]

Reimagining Agriculture: From Seed to Shelf
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT) is focused on restoring our ecosystem through regenerative agriculture. Their methods represent a paradigm shift, […more…]

From Crisis to Hope: Changing the Mental Health Landscape for Santa Barbara Youth
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

When Rachael Steidl’s daughter started struggling with depression and anxiety in 9th grade, her good grades, sports, charm, and active […more…]

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
By Giving List Staff   |   October 31, 2024

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, aka CADA, is looking to dive deeper into the ARTS. Lest anyone think […more…]

Home, Home on the Range: White Buffalo Land Trust’s Open House
By Giving List Staff   |   October 24, 2024

White Buffalo Land Trust has only been around for six years, and it was only in 2021 that the nonprofit […more…]

A Generous Donation from SCAPE!
By Giving List Staff   |   October 22, 2024

Explore Ecology has received a generous donation of $4,116 from SCAPE (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment). A portion […more…]

Hillside’s 8th Annual Shining Light on Abilities
By Giving List Staff   |   October 22, 2024

Hillside’s festival of lights draws thousands of visitors to Hillside each year. It’s a popular stop for the Santa Barbara […more…]

6th NatureTrack Film Festival!
By Giving List Staff   |   October 11, 2024

Saturday, Oct, 12th is a BIG night for this year’s 6th NatureTrack Film Festival and NatureTrack wants YOU to be […more…]

Santa Barbara Foundation
By Giving List Staff   |   October 10, 2024

For almost a century, the Santa Barbara Foundation has been a catalyst for change in Santa Barbara County, analyzing issues […more…]

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Search Dog Teams Deploy Ahead of Hurricane Milton
By Giving List Staff   |   October 10, 2024

Sixteen canine disaster search teams trained by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) have joined the ranks of hundreds […more…]

Senior Citizens Get a Healthy Dose of Nature with NatureTrack’s New ‘Trax’ Program
By Giving List Staff   |   September 26, 2024

Bringing Beach Field Trips to the Residents of Local Senior Living Homes: Restorative Value of Nature is Not to be […more…]

Another Successful Coastal Cleanup Day!
By Giving List Staff   |   September 25, 2024

Tens of thousands of Californians turned out Saturday to take part in the 40th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day — […more…]

The 6th Annual NatureTrack Film Festival Announces Full Festival Program
By Giving List Staff   |   September 24, 2024

All Tickets Are Now on Sale! The NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) announces its full festival program, including its full lineup […more…]

26th Annual Summit for Danny Community Climb
By Giving List Staff   |   September 20, 2024

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) will hold its 26th annual Summit for Danny Community Climb on Saturday, […more…]

Local Artists Rally to Support Storyteller Children’s Center’s Annual Gala
By Giving List Staff   |   September 17, 2024

Santa Barbara’s artist community is joining together for a cause that brings advocacy and support to local children facing adversity. […more…]

Charting ahead to the Soiree at Sea!
By Giving List Staff   |   September 12, 2024

It is a swell day when you get an invitation for the best yacht party of the year! RiteCare Language Center can’t wait to […more…]

An Emoji with a Mission
By Giving List Staff   |   September 12, 2024

Marine Watchdogs Proposes a New Global Icon for Reducing Plastic Trash A new emoji may be coming to your phone […more…]

Community Invited to a FREE Santa Barbara Symphony 2024/25 Season Preview Celebration
By Giving List Staff   |   September 12, 2024

Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti Kicks Off the Upcoming Season with Live Interviews & Performances, Complimentary Champagne, and Special […more…]

Heroes of Hospice Luncheon
By Giving List Staff   |   September 10, 2024

Please join Hospice of Santa Barbara as we celebrate 50 years of compassion! We are excited to celebrate our 50th […more…]

Direct Relief Commits Additional $10 Million to Expand Resilient Power at U.S. Health Safety-Net Clinics and Health Centers
By Giving List Staff   |   September 6, 2024

New infusion of funds will ensure dozens of nonprofit facilities serving vulnerable people can fulfill critical role when most needed. […more…]

$30,000 Available for Youth-Led Projects! Youth Making Change Announces the 2024-2025 Grant Cycle
By Giving List Staff   |   August 31, 2024

The FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA’s Youth Making Change (YMC) program is a year-long, youth-led grant-making program that was launched in […more…]

Heads Up for Teachers: NatureTrack K-12 Registration for Field Trips Opens Friday, August 30, 2024
By Giving List Staff   |   August 21, 2024

2024 marks the opening of the 14th season for NatureTrack’s core program of getting K-12 students out of their classrooms […more…]

NatureTrack Foundation Awards Nancy Stearns Scholarship to Lompoc High School Student for the First Time
By Giving List Staff   |   August 12, 2024

The NatureTrack Foundation is proud to announce Braiden Flaherty as the first student from Lompoc HS to receive the prestigious […more…]

The Fund for Santa Barbara announces $290,030 in Movement Building Grants
By Giving List Staff   |   August 9, 2024

And invites the community to celebrate at the 2024 Grant Awards Celebration! The FUND is excited to announce that our […more…]

Exceptional Plants Auction: Lotusland’s Horticultural Hoedown
By Giving List Staff   |   August 8, 2024

Crossing Encephalartos horridus with Encephalartos woodii might sound like the formula for developing the world’s next deadly disease. But horticulturalists […more…]