Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service.
Santa Barbara County, CA, October 10, 2022 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) will be receiving an estimated $226,860 of a $699,943 grant from the California Department of State Parks as the subgrantee for a new Outdoor Equity Program in Santa Barbara County. The full grant was awarded to the Regents of the University of California and the project will be carried out by the 4-H Youth Development Program in Santa Barbara County with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Department, in partnership with PSHH, Camp Keep, and Project Learning Tree.
The Outdoor Equity Program is focused on increasing access to the outdoors for students in underserved communities, with an emphasis on those with limited English proficiency. This funding will provide engaging outdoor experiences at state parks and other public lands to improve health and wellness. Students will receive access to educational and recreational activities, service learning, career pathways, and leadership opportunities that strengthen a connection to the natural world, as well as an expanded science curriculum and college readiness courses that encourage careers in STEM.