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The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, in partnership with Direct Relief and the Santa Barbara Foundation, will deploy volunteers and heavy equipment to North County this Saturday.

People’s Self-Help Housing has received a generous $10,000 gift from philanthropic group, the George Hoag Family Foundation.

Organic Soup Kitchen First NonProfit in City of Santa Barbara to Partner with DoorDash to Expand SoupMeal Delivery

November was a busy month for County Animal Services, taking in 117 more pets in need than the same time last year, 334 pets total. 

When people cannot provide the care their animals need pets are at much higher risk of ending up homeless so help C.A.R.E.4Paws during their Howliday Donation this Saturday.

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is asking the community to donate non-perishable food items and whole turkeys or chickens to provide healthy meals to neighbors facing food insecurity this winter. 

Starting the 12th season off with a bang, more than 60 NatureTrack Field Trips have been scheduled and September isn’t finished.

This Year’s Heroes Include Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Santa Barbara High School and Hospice of Santa Barbara Bereavement Staff

C.A.R.E.4Paws and Domestic Violence Solutions invite the animal-loving community to Walk Against Abuse on Sunday, September 18 at Elings Park.

Since 1997, United Way of Santa Barbara County has provided Fun in the Sun, a collaborative summer learning program for local students and families.

Mothers’ Helpers has been selected as a 2022 California Nonprofit of the Year by State Senator Monique Limòn.

On Thursday, April 28, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Hope Awards to celebrate individuals and programs supporting students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District.

A whopping $900,000 was awarded this week to 11 local nonprofit agencies reflecting the largest annual pool of contributions in the 18-year history of the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara.

Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County thanks UCSB’s Sigma Alpha Zeta sorority for its valiant efforts in supporting domestic violence survivors in the community and beyond.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $200K in Santa Barbara, Funds raised support local families battling dementia

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors joined officials in communities across the nation by proclaiming October Dyslexia Awareness Month.

This year, over 450 supporters joined Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 9th Annual Heroes of Hospice virtual event to raise 170k to help support their work throughout the Santa Barbara community.

The Santa Barbara Dance Institute has received support from California Arts Council through the arts and cultural organization's general operating relief grant. 

Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Gold Ribbon Campaign Raises Awareness for Pediatric Cancer Throughout September: Dreaming Big Takes Families Facing Pediatric Cancer From Surviving to Thriving

Assemblymember Steve Bennett is honored to celebrate Community Partners in Caring as Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 37.

The Family Service Agency is seeking volunteer Ombudsman Representatives to serve close to 5,000 residents in 133 long-term care facilities throughout Santa Barbara County. 

The Freedom Warming Centers of Santa Barbara County will continue its services under a new fiscal agency administered by Good Samaritan Shelter.

Pacific Pride Foundation is part of a National Cohort to receive $500,000 from Deckers Brands for social justice work.

Pride Month is finally here, and with it comes a whole month of joy and celebration. But our celebration doesn't have to stop on July 1st, which is why Pacific Pride Foundation is celebrating a Summer of Pride!

The nonprofit of the week is Hillside, a residential care community for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Santa Barbara, and they're celebrating the birthday of their longest resident.

The Assistance League of Santa Barbara is opening its Prom Dress Boutique free of charge to anyone who needs it.

Doctors Without Walls – Santa Barbara Street Medicine is on a mission to vaccinate the local homeless population and farm workers.

The Community Environmental Council proudly announces Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace USA, as the recipient of its 2021 Environmental Hero Award.

The California Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association continues to offer free educational webinars taught in Spanish, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Promotores Network.

This month People’s Self-Help Housing will be opening a new property called Heath House located on E. Sola Street.