Santa Barbara’s African American Youth Making the case for Community Success
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

In the 36 years since the Endowment for Youth Community (EYC) was founded, Santa Barbara’s Black community has shrunk from […more…]

School Gardens Help Children Grow
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

It’s a typical school day and time for an Explore Ecology garden class. Children line up to head outside. When […more…]

A Century of Helping the Most Underserved
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

Marialena, 73, suffered an incredible loss when her husband passed away several years ago. She spoke little English, had little […more…]

Credible Messengers
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

At first blush, Yaskin Solano may seem like a typical native of Santa Barbara. He grew up here, and he […more…]

Seeding a Brighter, Fairer Future for Santa Barbara
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

The Fund for Santa Barbara, founded in 1980, has always drawn together diverse communities and organizations with the goal of […more…]

The Granada Gets Its Groove Back
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

When The Granada Theatre reopened its doors in October 2021 after a long, dark 18-month closure, did the audiences rush […more…]

Providing Compassionate Care in a Loving Community
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

If ever a well-known Latin phrase epitomized a venerable Santa Barbara organization, “in loco parentis” (“in place of a parent”) […more…]

“Littles” and “Middles” Need Special Care when Going through Grief
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

Many people think of “hospice” purely as end-of-life medical care. In fact, hospice care is so much more. Hospice of […more…]

Inspiration and Renewal for Santa Barbara’s Essential Nonprofit Workforce
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

What happens when the people driving a nonprofit organization providing community support get burned out and need support themselves?  Leading […more…]

Closing the Justice Gap
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

Civil legal representation is expensive. Even basic legal services cost thousands of dollars. If you are struggling to pay rent, […more…]

Lotusland: An Oasis of Rare Plant Life
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

Nestled on a 37-acre Montecito estate, Lotusland is a Botanical Garden paradise purchased in 1941 by Madame Ganna Walska, a […more…]

Together We Can Make Oceans of Difference
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

This year, with more than 11 billion snow crabs disappearing from the sea floor, the Alaskan snow crab fishing season […more…]

From the Tragedy of the Oklahoma City Bombing Was Born a Human-Canine Bond That Relentlessly Saves Lives
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

When two children got lost during a hike in rural New York with oncoming rain commingling with the darkening night, […more…]

Meeting Our Homeless Brothers and Sisters Where They Are: The Fr. Virgil Cordano Center
By Giving List Staff   |   November 26, 2022

Anthony, an African-American man in his early 60s, began visiting the Fr. Virgil Cordano Center (FVCC) more than a year […more…]

Hospice’s Light Up a Life
By Giving List Staff   |   November 17, 2022

After two years lost to the pandemic, Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is gearing up to once again brighten up […more…]

Consider Redwings on Giving Tuesday, November 29
By Giving List Staff   |   November 8, 2022

Redwings Horse Sanctuary is hoping for an inspiring GIVING TUESDAY for the horses.  Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as […more…]

Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD, the Nation’s Top-Ranked Social Work Scholar in Aging and Expert in Long-Term Care Joins Dream Foundation
By Giving List Staff   |   November 7, 2022

Dr. Zimmerman has joined the National Board of Directors of the dream-granting organization Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD, University Distinguished Professor of […more…]

12th Season Kicks Off for NatureTrack Field Trips: More than 60 Excursions Already Booked
By Giving List Staff   |   October 25, 2022

Starting the 12th season off with a bang, more than 100 NatureTrack (NT) Field Trips have been scheduled already and […more…]

Dream Foundation Hosts Second Annual Twilight in the Garden
By Giving List Staff   |   October 24, 2022

Celebration acknowledges devoted supporters and the Dreams they bring to life Dream Foundation hosted its second annual Twilight in the […more…]

Calling All Runners to Support NatureTrack!
By Giving List Staff   |   October 11, 2022

5K and Fun Run Sponsored by NatureTrack Opens “A Day in the Country” Festival Get your Day in the Country off to […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Raises Over $30,000 for Student Literacy
By Giving List Staff   |   October 7, 2022

On Thursday, September 29, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Love of Literacy Luncheon to highlight the need for […more…]

Redwings Horse Sanctuary to Partner With Humanity Wine Project 
By Giving List Staff   |   October 7, 2022

Redwings Horse Sanctuary, an accredited 501(c)3 nonprofit horse rescue organization for over 30 years, is pleased to announce a new […more…]

Community Health Needs Assessment Calls on Residents for Input
By Giving List Staff   |   October 6, 2022

Findings will help identify population health concerns in Santa Barbara County Cottage Health and Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, […more…]

12th Season Kicks Off for NatureTrack Field Trips: More than 60 Excursions Already Booked
By Giving List Staff   |   October 4, 2022

Starting the 12th season off with a bang, more than 60 NatureTrack (NT) Field Trips have been scheduled already and […more…]

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Recognized as National Leader in Treating Sepsis
By Giving List Staff   |   October 3, 2022

September is Sepsis Awareness month and there has never been a better time to discuss sepsis.  Sepsis is not an […more…]

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Volunteer Services Awards $27,000 in Scholarships
By Giving List Staff   |   October 3, 2022

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital (SYVCH) Volunteer Services has awarded nine $3,000 scholarships to local students who reside or work […more…]

Donna Ronzone Joins Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors
By Giving List Staff   |   September 30, 2022

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Donna Ronzone to its Board of Directors. Ronzone brings with her the experience […more…]

Celebrating National Library Card Sign Up Month
By Giving List Staff   |   September 29, 2022

The Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation celebrated the Santa Barbara Public Library and National Library Card Sign Up Month at […more…]

Soiree at Sea!
By Giving List Staff   |   September 23, 2022

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

Hillside Today & Tomorrow: A Fall Garden Party
By Giving List Staff   |   September 12, 2022

Hillside looks forward to seeing you and your guests at Hillside Today & Tomorrow: A Fall Garden Party on Sunday […more…]

Retiring Vandenberg Horse Finds Sanctuary at Redwings   
By Giving List Staff   |   September 8, 2022

The military working horse unit at Vandenberg Space Force Base was retired in August. The program was established in 1996 […more…]

Organic Soup Kitchen Upgrades Equipment to Reduce Carbon Footprint by 80%
By Giving List Staff   |   September 1, 2022

Thanks to a generous grant from the Williams-Corbett Foundation, Organic Soup Kitchen has upgraded equipment to increase the operation’s food […more…]

Eva Rhodes, Vice President and Banker of Santa Barbara’s J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Elizabeth Farnan Rodrigues, Founder and Principal of Elizabeth CPA, Inc. Join Dream Foundation
By Giving List Staff   |   August 29, 2022

Rhodes and Rodrigues to join the National Board of Directors of the dream-granting organization Local businesswomen and philanthropists, Eva Rhodes […more…]

Brill Family Grant Awards Future Bender Fellow to What is LOVE
By Giving List Staff   |   August 29, 2022

On Monday, August 22, the Brill Family Grant hosted a reception for What is LOVE, the recipient of their $20,000 […more…]

AHA! for Teens After-School Fall Groups!
By Giving List Staff   |   August 24, 2022

AHA!, a Santa Barbara nonprofit, is offering a by-donation 12-week teen program in person! Ally Group, AHA! Juniors, Creative, Girls Group, & Music […more…]

Viva La And Artist Meghan Hall To Support Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s September 18th Fundraiser
By Giving List Staff   |   August 19, 2022

Come to Redwing’s Block Party and 2ND Annual Fundraiser on Sunday, September 18, 2022!  The Event will feature live music, […more…]

Opioid Addiction and Fentanyl: Know the Early Signs and How to Get Help
By Giving List Staff   |   August 15, 2022

Opioid addiction and fatal overdoses are rising at an alarming rate in the state and Santa Barbara County, fueled by […more…]

Organic Soup Kitchen Ditches Plastic 
By Giving List Staff   |   August 15, 2022

Announcing Immediate shift to 100% Recyclable SoupMeal Containers  Organic Soup Kitchen will now package its SoupMeals in earth friendly, 100% […more…]

Direct Relief’s Thomas Tighe Named to The NonProfit Times’ 2022 Power & Influence Top 50
By Giving List Staff   |   August 15, 2022

The NonProfit Times has named Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe to its 2022 Power & Influence Top 50 […more…]

Storyteller Children’s Center Welcomes New Leadership Team 
By Giving List Staff   |   August 11, 2022

The therapeutic early childhood education program for children whose families face economic hardships onboards a dream leadership team with Executive […more…]