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An edhat reader shares a behind the scenes look of the Wings of Freedom Tour at the Santa Barbara Airport.

Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center must move their operations to a nearby location by December.

Kathy Ireland joined United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Women United for the “Beauty and the Beast”-themed “A Classic Storybook Luncheon” at the Coral Casino. 

The Alzheimer’s Association released its 2019 Facts and Figures report, which provides an in-depth look at Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care and impact on caregivers across California.

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network remains open and ready to save and serve wildlife in North Santa Barbara County.

The Organic Soup Kitchen will be retrofitting their new kitchen within their headquarters to increase and streamline production.

The 2019 Women’s March Santa Barbara was an energized day for resistance, action, and unity. 

Those who work with youth are encouraged to “be the difference” by learning how to reach out to support youth struggling with a mental health or substance abuse problem.

United Way of Santa Barbara County and Cottage Health employees teamed up to ensure 30 elementary age students all had gifts to unwrap for the holidays.

Cox Communications is offering $10,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors in the Santa Barbara area.

A local nonprofit announced an Emergency Authorization was granted for a Debris Flow Mitigation Project that includes building 11 protection nets in Montecito.

New Directions Travel is excited to announce its annual Holiday Happiness Program, offering travel programs over the holidays for people with disabilities.

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.