For Janet Garufis, Giving Is Not Only a Responsibility, But a Privilege
Sometimes, life’s lessons emerge from the most unlikely places. For Janet Garufis – Montecito Bank & Trust’s dynamic chairman and […more…]
The Santa Barbara Philanthropy Pivot
Santa Barbara has been defined, all at once, as an enclave of the wealthy, a surf-bum beach town, and a […more…]
Santa Barbara Foundation Leads Our Philanthropic Community Through Thick and Thin
There are an estimated 1,900 nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County, each dedicated to helping the community in some way. […more…]
Montecito Bank & Trust: A Bank that Embodies the Community Spirit
Banks don’t usually spring to mind when one writes about beacons of community trust, good deeds, and hope. But even […more…]