Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Hope Awards

WHO: Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) will honor individuals and programs making strides to help Santa Barbara’s students reach their full potential. Former Santa Barbara City College Foundation CEO Geoff Green will be honored for his leadership in spearheading initiatives benefiting students like the SBCC Promise, which provides free college for local high school graduates. 99.9 KTYD will be honored for their advocacy and dedication to school music education with their partnership with the SBEF’s Keep The Beat program.

WHAT: The Hope Awards, hosted by the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, honors local heroes of public education. It features a reception with fine food and beverages from local caterers, restaurants, wineries, and breweries, with the Hope Awards program immediately following. The event will highlight the impact of teachers in our community, with proceeds from the evening supporting SBEF’s Teacher Grants program.

WHEN: Thursday, April 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 East De La Guerra Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

RSVP: Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at www.sbefoundation.org/hope-awards.

Media RSVP – Seats will be reserved for members of the media. Please RSVP attendance to Melissa Davenport at info@santabarbaraeducation.org or (805) 284-9125.

ABOUT SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Since 1985, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation has worked with community partners to strengthen the educational experience of all students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. SBEF has raised funds to help promote art and music education, provide technology, and create quality facilities. For more information, visit www.santabarbaraeducation.org.