Senior Expo of Santa Barbara is Back!
By Giving List Staff   |   September 19, 2023

Premier Active Aging Fair Takes Place October 4, 9AM to 1 PM Senior Expo of Santa Barbara County is back […more…]

Acclaimed Novelist Thomas Sanchez Headlines Love of Literacy Luncheon
By Giving List Staff   |   September 18, 2023

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) is pleased to announce its upcoming Love of Literacy Luncheon, a free event that […more…]

Soiree at Sea
By Giving List Staff   |   September 17, 2023

Join Ritecare for a beautiful 2-hour coastal sunset cruise with live music aboard the Condor Express! Have a drink and […more…]

NatureTrack Film Festival Presented by The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Announces 2023 Lineup
By Giving List Staff   |   September 14, 2023

5th Anniversary Yields a Wealth of Stories about Water and Experiential Adventures Caught on Film From the untapped beauty of […more…]

United Way’s 26th Annual Red Feather Ball to Be Held to Support Families in need
By Giving List Staff   |   September 8, 2023

The Oct. 13 event will celebrate United Way’s 100th anniversary in Santa Barbara County Join United Way for a celebration […more…]

Victoria Juarez Joins Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors
By Giving List Staff   |   September 5, 2023

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Victoria Juarez to its Board of Directors. With an extensive background in nonprofit […more…]

United Way partners with City National Bank During Annual Back-to-School Drive
By Giving List Staff   |   August 31, 2023

Distribution of donated school supplies and new backpacks continues at United Way’s summer learning program To ensure that local students […more…]

Savie Health Clinic Expands Behavioral Health Services for the Uninsured
By Giving List Staff   |   August 28, 2023

Savie Health, a free medical clinic for low-income people without health insurance, is pleased to welcome a new behavioral health specialist […more…]

UCSB Arts & Lectures Kicks off its 2023-2024 Season with Five-Time Grammy-winner Jacob Collier
By Giving List Staff   |   August 28, 2023

Jacob Collier makes his Santa Barbara debut on Sunday, October 1 at 7 p.m. at Campbell Hall.Opening night festivities kick […more…]

United Way Santa Barbara County CEO Confirmed to UW Worldwide Board of Trustees
By Giving List Staff   |   August 11, 2023

Ortiz is Among First of Four Local CEOs to Serve on Worldwide Board Steve Ortiz, president and CEO of United […more…]

UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2023-2024 Season
By Giving List Staff   |   July 31, 2023

Single (non-subscription) tickets for UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2023-2024 season go on sale Friday, August 4 at 10:00AM. UCSB Arts […more…]

United Way Santa Barbara County Celebrates Major Gift at Heritage Club Luncheon
By Giving List Staff   |   July 21, 2023

Mike and Betty Noling gave $500,000 to support the United Learning Center tutoring program   United Way of Santa Barbara […more…]

Organic Soup Kitchen
By Giving List Staff   |   July 20, 2023

Organic Soup Kitchen (OSK) provides nutrition and food security to cancer patients, chronically ill, and low-income individuals throughout Santa Barbara […more…]

Director of Local Children’s Advocacy Organization Wins Prestigious National Award
By Giving List Staff   |   June 30, 2023

Kim Colby Davis, director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County, one of 900 local programs that […more…]

Organic Soup Kitchen Awarded a Congressional Award of Honor at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Distribution and Education Center
By Giving List Staff   |   June 30, 2023

Congressman Salud Carbajal and his team have awarded Organic Soup Kitchen with a Congressional Award of Honor. The award was […more…]

Symphony’s 70th Anniversary Final Fundraiser
By Giving List Staff   |   June 30, 2023

Santa Barbara Symphony held the final fundraiser in celebration of our 70th year. An Evening With Sinatra: The After Party! […more…]

After Eight Years of Leadership, The Fund for Santa Barbara’s Executive Director Retires
By Giving List Staff   |   June 30, 2023

After leading the Fund for Santa Barbara for more than eight years, Executive Director Dr. Marcos Vargas plans to retire […more…]

United Way’s Fun in the Sun Program Kicks Off in Santa Barbara County
By Giving List Staff   |   June 22, 2023

The program will serve a record 430 students and their families, including an expanded campus in Guadalupe.  United Way of […more…]

Eva Maria Catalan and Stephanie Ramírez Zárate Join SBEF’s Board of Directors
By Giving List Staff   |   June 20, 2023

Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) recently elected Eva Maria Catalan to its Board of Directors. As the Associate Program Director […more…]

Hillside’s Annual Sunset Soiree
By Giving List Staff   |   June 20, 2023

Hillside celebrated its 19th Annual Sunset Soiree on Saturday, June 3rd.  The event took place at the Cabrillo Pavilion with […more…]

Dedicated Dads’ Lead to Healthy Kids
By Giving List Staff   |   June 18, 2023

Sunday, June 18, 2023 is a Day to Reflect on the Significance of Fathers Happy Father’s Day cards extol the […more…]

United Way celebrates 100 Years of Service in Santa Barbara County
By Giving List Staff   |   June 12, 2023

The nonprofit recognized its community partners at the milestone event Over 200 community partners, volunteers and supporters celebrated a century […more…]

SB Unified Superintendent Covers Technology, Equity, and Academic Gains
By Giving List Staff   |   June 5, 2023

Speaking to a full house at the Carrillo Recreation Center, Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado addressed […more…]

Family Service Agency Fundraiser Raises Record Funds
By Giving List Staff   |   May 30, 2023

Over 200 guests of Family Service Agency attended Dreams in Bloom on Saturday May 13 at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club at […more…]

FREE Summer Cinema: Out of this World!
By Giving List Staff   |   May 18, 2023

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the 2023 FREE Summer Cinema line-up: Out of This World, seven nights of space-inspired movies under […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Brings Hope to Students by Raising $110,000
By Giving List Staff   |   May 15, 2023

On Thursday, May 5, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Hope Awards to celebrate individuals and programs supporting students […more…]

Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering Youth, Families
By Giving List Staff   |   May 12, 2023

For the past 50 years, Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center (SMVYFC) has provided vital mental health counseling and family […more…]

Cottage Health Honors Volunteers
By Giving List Staff   |   May 5, 2023

After a three-year pause during the pandemic, the Cottage Health Volunteer Awards Luncheon was back in person this past April […more…]

SBCC Foundation’s 4th Annual Spring Forward! Gala
By Giving List Staff   |   May 1, 2023

The SBCC Foundation’s 4th annual Spring Forward! Gala will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on […more…]

Concert Aperitifs at Seaside Gardens
By Giving List Staff   |   April 25, 2023

The Santa Barbara hosted its fifth of seven Concert Aperitifs at Seaside Gardens, generously hosted by Drs. Fred & Linda […more…]

Pickleball Update!
By Giving List Staff   |   April 24, 2023

Hillside’s inaugural Pickleball Tournament & Expo was an absolute success! Lisa and Jim Wilcox came up with a brilliant idea […more…]

Meet the Winners of the Explore Ecology Environmental Stewardship Awards!
By Giving List Staff   |   April 24, 2023

Honoring Local Students and Teachers Explore Ecology is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Explore Ecology Environmental Stewardship […more…]

SBEF Receives $50,000 Grant from Google.org to Support Teachers in the Classroom
By Giving List Staff   |   April 24, 2023

Santa Barbara Education Foundation received a $50,000 grant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, for its Teacher Grants program, which provides […more…]

RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara
By Giving List Staff   |   April 20, 2023

RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara, founded in 1984, is the only nonprofit in Santa Barbara County offering free […more…]

NatureTrack’s Trax Program gave Vietnam Veterans an accessible way to see The Wall That Heals
By Giving List Staff   |   April 16, 2023

NatureTrack was honored to be an important part of helping veterans experience The Wall That Heals by providing the Freedom […more…]

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Isabella Rossellini in Conversation with Pico Iyer at The New Vic
By Giving List Staff   |   April 14, 2023

Model, film star and philanthropist will share the story of her illustrious family and multifaceted career UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) […more…]

Reaching Higher Together Campaign Surpasses $130M Goal
By Giving List Staff   |   April 13, 2023

$150 Million Raised to Fulfill Cottage’s Commitment to Healthcare Excellence Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation’s 7-year philanthropic campaign, Reaching Higher Together: The […more…]

Dreams Bloom at Family Service Agency Fundraiser
By Giving List Staff   |   April 11, 2023

Proceeds benefit countywide family support and mental health counseling programs Join Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County, as […more…]

SB County Board of Supervisors Approve the Racial Equity Fund
By Giving List Staff   |   April 7, 2023

On April 4th, 2023 The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Racial Equity Fund recommendations made by […more…]

Organic Soup Kitchen is Expanding
By Giving List Staff   |   April 7, 2023

Organic Soup Kitchen announces the opening of a second location. The new downtown facility will allow the organization to meet […more…]