Tag Archives: philanthropy

Extended Family Extended Family

Palmer Jackson Jr. comes by his fondness for philanthropy honestly. In fact, the concept of giving back through donating dollars […more…]

Southern California Public Radio Is What Democracy Sounds Like in Santa Barbara Southern California Public Radio

When Herb Scannell took the helm at Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) nearly four years ago, he found himself scribbling […more…]

Saying Yes to Santa Barbara’s Nonprofit Needs Saying Yes to Santa Barbara’s Nonprofit Needs

When Monte and Maria Wilson moved to Santa Barbara in 2010, the idea was that this beachside community would be […more…]

The Power of Volunteering The Power of Volunteering

Years ago, I was incredibly fortunate to attend a wonderful college in Northern California. I got a stellar education that […more…]

A Pawsitive Impact for Pets C.A.R.E.4Paws

While shelters along California’s Central Coast do their best to provide care for abandoned dogs and cats, the facilities can […more…]

A Classical Tradition CAMA (Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara, Inc.)

Considering the caliber of classical music concerts they attract every year to the Granada Theatre and Lobero Theatre, you might […more…]

Giving Young Gearheads the Green Light to a Better Future The Community Hot Rod Project, Inc.

Santa Barbara native Kevin Haeberle has been a self-described “gearhead” ever since his dad taught him how to work on […more…]

No Burden Is Too Heavy if We All Lift Together Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade

The origin story of the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade is the stuff of legend – and for good reason. In […more…]

Global Aid in Time of Global Crisis Direct Relief

In 1945, William Zimdin, an Estonian immigrant who had fled fascism to California, dedicated his fortune to sending relief parcels […more…]

From the Tragedy of the Oklahoma City Bombing Was Born a Human-Canine Bond That Relentlessly Saves Lives National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

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

Jackie Carrera Puts the ‘Community’ in Santa Barbara ‘Community’ Foundation Jackie Carrera Puts the ‘Community’ in Santa Barbara ‘Community’ Foundation

Jackie Carrera’s powerful sense of community started with her family, long before she moved from Maryland to California and eventually […more…]

Meeting Our Homeless Brothers and Sisters Where They Are: The Fr. Virgil Cordano Center Fr. Virgil Cordano Center

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

Consider Redwings on Giving Tuesday, November 29 Redwings Horse Sanctuary

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 Dream Foundation

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

Family Service Agency Family Service Agency

Across Santa Barbara County, as is true around the country, more children and adolescents are experiencing challenges to emotional well-being, […more…]

World Business Academy World Business Academy

To get a clear picture of what the World Business Academy does, it’s a good idea to zoom out far […more…]

Dream Foundation Hosts Second Annual Twilight in the Garden Dream Foundation

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

No Skeletons, Just Angels in VNA Health’s Loan Closet VNA Health — Serenity House

As five-year-old Sky finished a run down from the top of Mammoth Mountain on a recent December morning, an adult […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Raises Over $30,000 for Student Literacy Santa Barbara Education Foundation

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  Redwings Horse Sanctuary

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

Sansum Clinic Foundation Sansum Clinic

Sansum’s excellence in imaging stands out in October October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual effort to raise awareness […more…]