Featured Non-Profit

The Unity Shoppe provides working low-income people, children, and seniors the opportunity to shop for their needs at no charge during times of crisis.

The “Light for Life” project is an initiative that provides solar lights to midwives in humanitarian and conflict zones, as well as to rural regions without access to electricity.

Santa Barbara Humane Society has taken 61 animals from Ventura County shelters that were impacted by the fire.

The Junior League of Santa Barbara raised over $57,000 at their 82nd Anniversary Rummage Sale at the Earl Warren Showgrounds on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27.

To emphasize their Cancer Recovery Program, Organic Soup Kitchen will be delivering 100% wholesome plant-based holiday meals to cancer patients and seniors.

A new program by Explore Ecology will encourage education, professional development, and increase California-grown produce within Santa Barbara schools. 

The Community Environmental Council hosted a Healthy Soils Field Day and Compost Demonstration on Tuesday to present an opportunity for the agricultural industry to benefit while reducing climate change impact.

The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce that it has received a generous $10,000 grant award from Rabobank, N.A.

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and the Santa Barbara Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50%.

Santa Barbara's Organic Soup Kitchen has received a Congressional Recognition Award for their community service. 

Local non-profit organization, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, provides financial, educational, and emotional support to families in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. 

The 5th Annual “Tools for School” event presented approximately 400 school-age children with backpacks and supplies for this school year. 

Harrison Ford will be in Santa Barbara for the launch of New Beginnings Counseling Center’s  50th year of service to the community.

Easy Lift used its specialized transportation services to help more than 600 individuals during the Thomas Fire and mudslides.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is looking for new docents to help facilitate school programs and lead tours.

CEC is proud to announce Santa Barbara County Food Rescue, a collaborative food recovery network that builds relationships in the County between donors who have excess food and charitable organizations. 

A group of local community leaders are preparing to travel to Iceland for the 2018 Summit for Danny International Climb as part of the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Center.

Our Non-Profit of the Week is the World Telehealth Initiative who partners with local companies InTouch Health and Direct Relief to revolutionize global healthcare access.

Hospice of Santa Barbara hosted the "The Five Invitations" at Old Mission Santa Barbara this weekend.

Eight enthusiastic students received scholarships from the Assistance League of Santa Barbara at a reception held on Saturday, June 16, at their chapter house on Veronica Springs Rd.

The Junior League of Santa Barbara has opened the county’s first Therapeutic Rehabilitative Shelter for Child Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation.

The Family Service Agency and Legal Aid Foundation partner together to improve holistic legal services for senior crime victims.

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Lt. and a Special Olympics athlete carried the torch into the Opening Ceremony of 2018 Southern Cal Summer Games.

Our Non-Profit of the Week is Partners in Education who connects students with local business internships.

The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation hosts many events throughout the year to support and honor Veterans and Active Duty Military.

The Community Action Commission honored Fran Forman, Dr. Kevin Walthers and CenCal Health at their 13th Annual Community Action Champions Dinner.

Habitat for Humanity is working directly with families for long-term disaster relief for Montecito residents and has been selected by United Way to receive funding.

Last week the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara awarded grants to seven local nonprofits totaling $535,000 from funds collected from membership donations during 2017.

First 5 Santa Barbara will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the statewide First 5 network with a Family Fun Day and awards presentation on May 2 at the Capitol steps.