UnitedWaySB
Sunset on the Sahara Gala Breaks Fundraising Records for United Way’s Community Programs
United Way of Santa Barbara County’s annual gala raised over $400,000 to support its community programs in Academic Achievement, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 28th Annual Red Feather Ball celebrated record-breaking success, supporting community programs…
Patagonia, UC Santa Barbara, Cottage Health Join United Way Coalition to Discuss Childcare’s Economic Impact
United Way of Santa Barbara County welcomed 40+ local community leaders in business, government, and early childhood and education to hear from a panel of childcare experts, moderated by City of Goleta Councilmember James Kyriaco. Representatives from the region’s largest…
United Way’s Fun in the Sun Scholars Join Music Academy Orchestra at the Lobero Theater
250+ Fun in the Sun summer scholars ages four and up attended a bilingual production of Peter and the Wolf at the Lobero Theatre, in partnership with Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara Symphony, and community sponsors. More than…
United Way’s Fun in the Sun Program Launches at Sites Throughout the County
Over 300 children are back on campus this summer for United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 2025 Fun in the Sun summer learning program. The program kicked off at all sites on Monday, June 23rd at campuses across the county,…
United Way’s Mega Tax Day Provides Free Tax Preparation For Over 80 Households Ahead of Tax Deadline
United Way of Santa Barbara County’s VITA program partnered with Supervisor Laura Capps and U.S. Bank for the event, which welcomed partners for a community resource fair, a budgeting workshop, and free tax preparation and filing services for qualifying households.…
Mega Tax Day To Support Hundreds Of Local Households To Prepare And File Taxes For Free
United Way of Santa Barbara County’s VITA program is partnering with Supervisor Laura Capps and U.S. Bank for the event, which will include a community resource fair and free tax preparation and filing services for qualifying households. United Way of…
Over 1,400 Gifts Donated to Fulfill 300+ Student Wish Lists During United Way’s Annual Holiday Drive
Hundreds of volunteers in United Way of Santa Barbara County’s community network united to fulfill wish lists from over 300 students and families in Santa Barbara County schools during the 2024 Holiday Gift Drive. United Way of Santa Barbara County…
City National Bank Partners with United Way to Distribute 150 Backpacks and School Supplies to Local Students
Local back-to-school event at Franklin Elementary School welcomed City National Bank volunteers to distribute backpacks and school supplies to families as part of the bank’s Back-to-School Backpack giveaway program. City National Bank team members joined Franklin Elementary School staff at…