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Originally conceived of as a polar plunge into the ocean, The Starfish Connection pivoted the ‘plunge’ event to a land based dance party due to the recent sewage release at Goleta Beach. Participants created a ‘dance column’ and danced down the line while being showered with bubbles, squirted with water, cheered for and celebrated for their support of the nonprofit’s work.
The event raised awareness about the new nonprofit as well as funds for helping alleviate some of the stress caused by falling behind on financial obligations during times of extreme distress. The Starfish Connection provides no strings attached support for basic needs by paying for things such as transportation, food, clothing, rent, past due utilities bills, and car payments.