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Cottage Health Employees, United Way Spread Joy to Elementary Students
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.
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More Than $10,000 in College Scholarships for Local Seniors
Cox Communications is offering $10,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors in the Santa Barbara area.
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11 Debris Flow Nets to be Installed in Montecito
A local nonprofit announced an Emergency Authorization was granted for a Debris Flow Mitigation Project that includes building 11 protection nets in Montecito.
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Holiday Happiness Program by New Directions Travel
New Directions Travel is excited to announce its annual Holiday Happiness Program, offering travel programs over the holidays for people with disabilities.
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Unity Shoppe Food Supply Crisis
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.
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Unite To Light Provides “Light For Life” For Midwives
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.
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Local Shelters Take On Ventura County Animals Displaced by Fires
Santa Barbara Humane Society has taken 61 animals from Ventura County shelters that were impacted by the fire.
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Junior League of Santa Barbara Raises Over $57k With Rummage Sale
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.
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Organic Soup Kitchen Goes 100% Plant-Based For Holidays
To emphasize their Cancer Recovery Program, Organic Soup Kitchen will be delivering 100% wholesome plant-based holiday meals to cancer patients and seniors.
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Introducing "Farm to Toast" by Explore Ecology
A new program by Explore Ecology will encourage education, professional development, and increase California-grown produce within Santa Barbara schools.
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Environmental and Agricultural Leaders Partner Up For Field Day
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.
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Organic Soup Kitchen Introduces New Holiday Project
The Organic Soup Kitchen will be closed this year on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, but they are offering a new home delivery program. -
Rabobank Awards $10,000 to Housing Trust Fund
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.
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National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and the Santa Barbara Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50%.
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Local Organic Soup Kitchen Receives Congressional Award
Santa Barbara's Organic Soup Kitchen has received a Congressional Recognition Award for their community service.
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Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Mission to Local Families
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.
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Tools for School Brings Class Supplies to 400 Kids in Need
The 5th Annual “Tools for School” event presented approximately 400 school-age children with backpacks and supplies for this school year.
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New Beginnings’ 50th Anniversary Featuring Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford will be in Santa Barbara for the launch of New Beginnings Counseling Center’s 50th year of service to the community.
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United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Funding Assists Easy Lift
Easy Lift used its specialized transportation services to help more than 600 individuals during the Thomas Fire and mudslides.
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Museum of Natural History Seeks Naturally Curious Docents
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is looking for new docents to help facilitate school programs and lead tours.
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CEC Introduces Santa Barbara County Food Rescue
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.
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Local Hikers Prepare for Iceland to Help Teens in Recovery
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.
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World Telehealth Initiative Brings Telehealth Care to Global Communities
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.
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THE FIVE INVITATIONS: “Cultivate Don't Know Mind” A MORNING OF GRATITUDE
Hospice of Santa Barbara hosted the "The Five Invitations" at Old Mission Santa Barbara this weekend.
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Assistance League of Santa Barbara Awards Scholarships
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.
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Junior League Opens First Rehabilitative Shelter for Child Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
The Junior League of Santa Barbara has opened the county’s first Therapeutic Rehabilitative Shelter for Child Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation.
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Improving Legal Services for Senior Crime Victims
The Family Service Agency and Legal Aid Foundation partner together to improve holistic legal services for senior crime victims.
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Opening Ceremony of SoCal Summer Olympics Games
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Lt. and a Special Olympics athlete carried the torch into the Opening Ceremony of 2018 Southern Cal Summer Games.
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Non-Profit of the Week: Partners in Education
Our Non-Profit of the Week is Partners in Education who connects students with local business internships.
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Non-Profit of the Week: Pierre Claeyssens Veteran Foundation
The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation hosts many events throughout the year to support and honor Veterans and Active Duty Military.