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S.B. Foundation Presents Report on the State of Nonprofits
2,137 nonprofits have big impact on economy
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Land Trust Celebrates at Arroyo Hondo Preserve
Seven property transactions totalling 6,000 acres soon to be finalized.
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Women’s Fund Awards an Eye-Popping $1.275 Million to 10 Nonprofits
Collective giving circle with 1,451 members funds has huge impact.
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CAUSE Action Fund Honors Community Leaders
Victories for Latino and other working class families celebrated.
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Rooted Celebrates Its Transformative Nutrition Education Programs at Kale Disco
Culturally sensitive, accessible programs are huge success.
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S.B. Channelkeeper Celebrates 25 Years of Protecting our Waters
Morton shares CK's multifaceted approach and its achievements.
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UCSB Arts and Lectures Donors Dine with Ballet Festival’s Producer
Tiler Peck curated and danced in festival celebrating Jerome Robbins.
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Society Matters: Year in Pictures
Nonprofit events raise critical funds and provide great fun.
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Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year
These nonprofits are doing extraordinary work to help those in need.
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Hillside Community Celebrates the Holidays
Residents living with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy festivities.
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More Mesa Preservation Coalition Launches Campaign to Save the Land
Nonprofit seeks to raise funds to purchase privately-held land.
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Museum of Art Donors Celebrate at Impressionist Exhibit
Museum expresses gratitude for making exhibit possible.
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New Beginnings Brings Awareness of Mental Health Issues Through Brilliant Play
Nonprofit has huge success with counseling, safe parking, and veterans programs.
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Doctors Without Walls Updates Donors on Street Medicine Work
Nonprofit anticipates losing Enhanced Case Management funding.
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S.B. Rescue Mission Celebrates at Down Under–Themed Fundraiser
Event netted $621,000 for critical shelter program and remarkable treatment programs.
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Legal Aid Foundation Hosts Toast for Justice Chowderfest
Event raises critical funds for nonprofit civil law firm.
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Tails of Hope Event Raises Funds for Critical Medical Care for Shelter Animals
John Corbett and Bo Derek emcee joyful event.
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Out of This World Ball Raises $700,000 for S.B. Zoo
New President/CEO Charles Hopper discusses conservation careers and accessibility.
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Refined Party Animals Celebrate Fiesta at the Zoo
At DIGS event, 1,600 guests get into the Fiesta spirit.
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Lotusland’s Jardin des Rêves Fundraiser was a Dreamy Experience
A single donated auction item raised $1.5 million.
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Showers of Blessing Honors Donors
Nonprofit provides showers and dignity to homeless community members
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Granada Theatre Honors Sarah and Roger Chrisman
Generous couple lauded for their philanthropy and service over the years.
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Immigrant Legal Defense Center Asks Community for Support
Representation is key to outcome and waitlist is long.
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Airport Day Inspires Youth with Career Options
Event gives youth access to professionals, aircraft, and scholarship info.
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SBCC Hosts 'James Bond'–Style Gala
Mackenzie Scott’s $20 Million donation still has not been disbursed.
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CARE4Paws Raises Funds to Help Pets in Need
Mobile Clinics expand to reach more pets.
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CAUSE Action Fund Event Supports Its Vital Electoral Work
805 UndocuFund leader Primitiva Hernandez and CAF leaders Dora Pérez and Guad Gonzalez honored.
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UCSB Arts & Lectures Donors Dine with Alvin Ailey’s Matthew Rushing
Arts Adventure program brings 1,500 kids to event at the Granada.
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Planned Parenthood Hosts Birds & Bees Bash
Event raises funds after loss of $400,000 in federal funding.
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Channelkeeper Hosts Blue Water Ball
Nonprofit's advocacy and educational programs are now more important than ever.
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LEAP Raises Funds for Its Stellar Early Childhood and Family Assistance Programs
Ernesto Paredes, Lynn Fitzgibbons, and Amir Abo-Shaeer honored.
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SB Maritime Museum Celebrates 25 Years
Education programs inspire and educate youth.
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Society Matters | Year in Pictures
Guests enjoy fun events while supporting valuable nonprofits.
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Casa del Herrero Celebrates the Holidays
Historic estate seeks $18 million for restoration work, repairs, and endowment.
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Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year
Columnist Gail Arnold presents four Santa Barbara–based nonprofits that do extraordinary work.
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Empty Bowls Event Draws 800 Foodbank Supporters
Foodbank is experiencing a post-pandemic surge in demand.
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The Community Celebrates Opening of Michael Towbes Library Plaza
Joyful Plaza Palooza Street Party followed ribbon cutting.
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SEE International Celebrates 50 Years and 750,000 Sight-Restoring Surgeries
Every $100 donation enables another surgery by a volunteer doctor.
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Nobel Laureate Discusses CRISPR with Arts & Lectures and Cancer Foundation Supporters
Dr. Jennifer Doudna is optimistic about future applications of gene-editing technology.
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The Fund for S.B. Raises Funds for Progressive Organizations
SBCAN's Executive Directors Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough and Future for Lompoc Youth honored.