Feel Good News

The rescued dog who fell off the cliffs of the Douglas Preserve near the July 4th holiday has been adopted by a local family and is now thriving.

From now until January 10, Santa Barbara County Animal Services is helping shelter dogs and cats (puppies and kittens too!) get out of the shelter for as little as two hours to as long as two weeks.

CHP officers dropped off toys from their annual CHiPs for KIDS toy drive to the Unity Shoppe.

The Goleta Valley Library delivered more than two thousand library cards to Dos Pueblos High School students last week.

Senior residents at Valle Verde donate handmade toys and holiday gifts to the Unity Shoppe.

The Santa Barbara County Humane Society celebrates 1,000 adoptions in 2019.

The Mansbach Brothers have reached their $100,000 fundraising goal for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.

A family is seeking donations for medical expenses after their child and caregiver were struck by a vehicle while walking across the street.

At their annual Community Dividends luncheon, Montecito Bank & Trust donated $1 Million to local nonprofits.

The Santa Barbara Unified School Districted provided Thanksgiving Meals for three United Boys and Girls Clubs.

Santa Barbara Humane is offering a special Black Friday adoption deal. 

Students at Santa Ynez Valley Charter School began the school year collecting used shoes in support of Soles4Souls, a nonprofit that provides distribution of footwear to adults and children in need.

Emergency responders rescued a dog who had fallen off the Douglas Preserve cliffs on July 4th and after healing from injuries, he's ready to be adopted.

Women's Economic Ventures honors business leaders at their annual "Empowerment is Priceless" event aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs.

Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo hosted the 14th Annual Mayor’s Awards honoring organizations that facilitate employment for individuals with disabilities.

UCSB Arts and Lectures hosted an educational lecture on Monday for local students with National Geographic wildlife photographer Joel Sartore.

Santa Barbara Education Foundation announced more than $16,000 and 60 musical instruments were collected at its annual Keep the Beat Radiothon with 99.9 KTYD.

The 18th annual Back to the Bayou Benefit for the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission was held on Saturday at the historic Rancho Dos Pueblos estate with a “Bayou 500 Concours” theme. ​

Carpinteria-based Westerlay Orchids pledges 100% weekly retail profits to local Carpinteria Education Foundation, Inc., announces $18,000 donation.

The 35th annual Coastal Cleanup Day picked up over 3.1 tons of trash and recyclables from Rincon Beach to the Guadalupe Dunes.

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has launched a third food distribution site to fill the any unmet needs unitil the Unity Shoppe reopens.

A dog rescued from the streets of Ventura has graduated from the Search Dog Foundation and is now part of a disaster search team.

Jack and Laura Dangermond were honored with Gaviota Coast Conservancy's Coastal Legacy award.

This fall Operation School Bell is providing clothing and school supplies for local children in need. 

Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) honored special individuals and organizations Wednesday, September 11 during the 7th annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara awards ceremony. ​

Three pups awaiting the adventures of the day. Where do you think they're headed?

An edhatter shares a funny photo from a local gas station to cheer up edhat readers.

Santa Barbara Yacht Club's annual charity regatta attracted hundreds of spectators to the waterfront to support Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care.

Local authors celebrated the Tiny Library installations on State Street during First Thursday.

SafeLaunch and Signature Flight Support hosted their first International Overdose Awareness Day event, "Look Up & Speak Their Names."