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Wayne Stelly Joins CADA Board of Directors
The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is pleased to announce that long-time Santa Barbara resident Wayne Stelly has joined its Board of Directors. -
Alzheimer’s Association Welcomes New Director of Development for the California Central Coast Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association has welcomed Karen Ortiz as director of development for the California Central Coast Chapter. -
Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara Hires New Development Coordinator, Plans for Expansion
Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has hired Santa Barbara native, Jody Williams, as their new Development Coordinator. -
Santa Barbara Dance Institute Receives Grant to create new intergenerational programs
By SBDI Santa Barbara Dance Institute (SBDI) receives $50K in grant support from the California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program to create new intergenerational programs SBDI is pleased to announce a new dance program with a particular focus on intergenerational inclusion for all ages, abilities, and families. -
Lauren Bragg to lead National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara Chapter
By NAWBO Goal coach and feng shui expert Lauren Bragg has been named president of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara chapter (NAWBO-SB). -
Wood Glen Hall names new executive director
Santa Barbara, CA – Wood Glen Hall has a new executive director who brings not only a focus on health and nutrition, but a strong sense of family and desire to serve aging adults. -
Cottage Health Foundation Invests $8,710 in Behavioral Health Equity Programming at PSHH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Central Coast, CA, August 2, 2022 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has received a generous award of $8,710 from the Cottage Health Foundation. -
Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter Welcomes Four New Board Members
Four dedicated community members have joined the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter, which is headquartered in Santa Barbara. -
Santa Barbara Education Foundation Welcomes Pedro Paz as Executive Director
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) is pleased to announce that Pedro Paz has been named Executive Director of the nonprofit devoted to enriching the academic, artistic, and personal development of Santa Barbara students. -
Santa Barbara Zoo Welcomes New Director of Advancement, Melissa Walker
The Santa Barbara Zoo is pleased to announce Melissa Walker as its new Director of Advancement. -
McCaffrey to Head Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise
Source: Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Judith Cook McCaffrey has been elected President of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise for the 2022-2023 year. -
Rotary Club of Montecito Elects Tony Morris President
Source: Rotary Club An accomplished communications professional, author and outdoors aficionado has been tapped to lead the Rotary Club of Montecito. -
NEW UNITY LEADERSHIP BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY
Source: Unity of Santa Barbara If ever there was a dream team for Unity of Santa Barbara, it became a reality in 2022 with the arrival of three award-winning leaders. -
People’s Self-Help Housing Receives $7,500 Gift from Towbes Foundation
Source: PSHH People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has received a generous gift of $7,500 from the Towbes Foundation. -
PSHH Announces New Director of Multifamily Housing Development
Source: PSHH This month People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) appointed a new Director of Multifamily Housing Development (MHD), Sara Erickson. -
New Leadership Brings New Opportunities to Santa Barbara Community
Source: Unity If ever there was a dream team for Unity of Santa Barbara, it became a reality in 2022 with the arrival of three award-winning leaders. -
PSHH Founding Executive Director Jeanette Duncan Receives National Recognition from NeighborWorks America
Source: PSHH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Central Coast CA, May 5, 2022 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH)’s Founding Executive Director, Jeanette Duncan, has been selected as one of the inaugural recipients of the Founder’s Award from congressionally-chartered housing organization NeighborWorks America. -
Foodbank, Red Cross and County OEM Host Monthly Earthquake Readiness Series Culminating in Great Shakeout Event in October
(Santa Barbara, CA) — The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will host a monthly series of “Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety” Learn-at-Lunch webinars in 2022 covering one of the seven steps each month, culminating with the local edition of California’s statewide Great ShakeOut drill on October 20, 2022 at 10 a. -
After 12 years of Leadership, Santa Barbara Education’s Executive Director will Step Aside
Source: Santa Barbara Education Foundation After stewarding the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s steady growth for more than a decade, Executive Director Margie Yahyavi plans to step down to spend more time with family and explore new endeavors. -
National Association of Women Business Owners – Santa Barbara honors BRAVO 2022 Award Winners
Source: NAWBO Approximately 150 people attended the 8th annual Bravo Awards hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara Chapter (NAWBO-SB). -
CADA Welcomes Two New North County Program Managers
Peggy Sue Black to Direct Education & Prevention Services Andrea Mobley will Manage New Mentor Program Source: CADA The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is pleased to announce the recruitment of two seasoned individuals to oversee key youth and family programs in North County. -
New Executive Director at Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program
Press Release—March 2022 Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program Tina Hansen McEnroe, M. -
Foodbank Double Celebration: Charity Navigator Renews Four Star Rating; Alisse Harris Joins Team as CDO
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County welcomes Alisse Harris to the Foodbank team as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO) and proudly announces the renewal of its rating as a “4 Star Charity” from Charity Navigator, which ranks the Foodbank, for its finances, accountability and transparency, among the top five rated nonprofits in Santa Barbara. -
CADA Names C.A. Celic Contracts, Grants & Operations Manager
SANTA BARBARA, CA (February 28, 2022) – The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is pleased to announce that C. -
People’s Self-Help Housing Receives $15,000 From Cottage Health Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Santa Barbara County, CA, February 28, 2022 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has received $15,000 from the Cottage Health Foundation’s 2022 Network of Care Grant Program. -
National Association of Women Business Owners – Santa Barbara announces BRAVO 2022 Award Winners
Source: NAWBO-SB The National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara Chapter (NAWBO-SB) has announced the winners to the 8th annual BRAVO Awards, which recognizes women business owners and community leaders in the Santa Barbara area who have demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. -
Brandon Battle Appointed AHA! Director of Programs
Santa Barbara’s leading social and emotional intelligence program, AHA!, has announced the appointment of Brandon Battle as Director of Programs, effective January 1, 2022. -
Melissa Lowenstein, M.Ed., has been promoted to Director of Training at AHA!.
Melissa has been foundational in the evolution of AHA!, having started with the organization in 2011 and contributed as grant writer, lead facilitator, curriculum designer, and Director of Programs. -
Lynda Tanner Appointed Board Chair at CenCal Health
Retiring VNA Health CEO to Lead Board of Directors at Local Health Plan CenCal Health CEO Marina Owen announced today that, effective January 19, Lynda S. -
VNA Health Board of Directors Announces CEO Retirement and New Successor
VNA Health, California’s third oldest Visiting Nurse Association, and Santa Barbara’s largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive in-home healthcare, today announced that Lynda Tanner, RN, MSN will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Kieran Shah, CHPCA will succeed her as President and CEO effective February 14, 2022.
