Santa Barbara Foundation

Thank you to our grantors from Santa Barbara Foundation! Your support will continue to help us serve older adults living with dementia in our community. We appreciate YOU Santa Barbara Foundation!

You still have time! Charitable gifts made by December 31st qualify as a 2024 contribution. Let us help you find your joy of giving, click here to learn how: https://lnkd.in/gjXBiKPb

It's time to register!   We are proud to sponsor the Upward Mobility Summit: A conference to address poverty in Santa Barbara County. This event will happen simultaneously at Allan Hancock College and Santa Barbara City College on January 24th, 2025. Registration is required, but the event is free!   Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gNFhuJ7S

Thank you to Cynder Sinclair, Ph.D. and Noozhawk for highlighting the importance of year-end charitable giving in this great piece!   As we approach the close of 2024, it's a crucial time to reflect on how our contributions can make a significant impact in our communities. Cynder highlights the ways that these contributions can benefit not just the greater community but also your future.    Click here to learn about how Santa Barbara Foundation can help you make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gjXBiKPb Read Cynder's article here: https://lnkd.in/gANc2Gtr

This made our day! Such a kind token of appreciation from Transitions-Mental Health Association, an organization carrying out vital and transformative work in our county. We're proud to support so many impactful nonprofit partners across Santa Barbara County. They inspire us to continue our work!

The Joy of Giving means finding ways you can help build a stronger community. We asked guests at a recent event "What does 'Philanthropy' mean to you?"   In this video, we share some of their responses.   We are grateful for the many nonprofit partners in Santa Barbara County that are moving our community towards resiliency and equity.    Photos used in this video come from: Savie Health, Santa Barbara County Education Office, Santa Maria Valley YMCA, PATH , CommUnify, Santa Barbara Humane , American GI Forum.   The Santa Barbara Foundation is here to help you find your JOY. Learn more today at: https://lnkd.in/gjXBiKPb

Gail Osherenko found the joy of giving after learning about the Foothills Forever campaign and the importance of protecting Santa Barbara County's natural world. Her partnership with the Santa Barbara Foundation led to a successful campaign and ensures the community can enjoy the San Marcos Foothills in perpetuity. Wherever your passion lies, the Santa Barbara Foundation connects you with the resources and expertise needed to make it happen. Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gjXBiKPb

Day One of SCG's Family Philanthropy Conference takes place TOMORROW, December 6, 2024! We want to thank our conference sponsors for your support in making our signature family event happen. SCG's conferences are opportunities for the philanthropic community to connect, exchange ideas, and create transformational change. We are grateful for your partnership, and we look forward to bridging new possibilities together. Leadership Sponsor: WHH FOUNDATION Changemaker Sponsors: California Community Foundation, The Reissa Foundation, Whittier Trust Company Impact Sponsors: THE CRAIL-JOHNSON FOUNDATION, Freida C. Fox Family Foundation, Specialty Family Foundation Community Sponsors: GivingData, Santa Barbara Foundation, Stuart Foundation #SCGFamilyConference #SCGBridgingPossibilities

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We're #hiring! Are you interested in joining a passionate and driven team to address the region's most pressing challenges? The Santa Barbara Foundation offers a happy and healthy workspace, respect for work-life balance, and an organization that thrives on creativity and collaboration.   Click here to find your next role: https://lnkd.in/edXj8sFZ