Tag archives: philanthropy
“He’s my security,” Kevin Costner joked, smiling as he gave Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown a friendly pat on the back. It was a lighthearted moment at Costner’s oceanfront “Field of Dreams,” where nearly 4,000 guests gathered over two nights for ONE805LIVE! – a weekend of music, philanthropy, and appreciation for the men and […]
Hello Loves! Happy to be reporting just for you on the 9th Annual MOXI@NIGHT celebration held on Saturday, September 25 at the museum. So much news! First is the public announcement by Belle Hahn on her decision to end her philanthropy career, and second is the new MOXI Director of Marketing and Communications, Karrmen Rodriguez, […]
In a day and age where children not only have an exponentially expanded array of electronic methods of distraction compared to less than a generation ago, but are also confronted by a country and world in conflict and torn by divisiveness, the need for mindfulness and meditative practices has never been greater. That was the […]
A month ago, New Beginnings’ innovative annual benefit event filled Center Stage Theater four times with two different theatrical pieces – Every Brilliant Thing and Jonny & The Baptists – each performed twice by creators Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers, the British comedian-musicians with a passion for addressing issues of mental health. “They have a […]
By Maria W. Long This fall, our vibrant city transformed into a haven for music lovers. Weekend after weekend, legendary performers filled local venues, offering residents an abundance of unforgettable concerts. Among the season’s standout events was an all-star tribute to the late Brian Wilson and the music of the Beach Boys, held at the […]
CALM – also known as calm4kids – held its annual fundraising luncheon, CALM at Heart, on Friday, November 7, at the Rosewood Miramar Beach. The event co-chairs Amanda Lee and Katrina Mudd Sprague, Calm Board of Trustees Vice Chair of Development, shared, “This year, we will be deeply moved by a courageous former client whose […]
By Maria McCall Longtime supporters Michael and Marni Cooney hosted a donor appreciation reception at the Valley Club to honor Family Service Agency (FSA) and its vital work. Marni highlighted that FSA has been serving those in need in our community since 1899, today reaching over 26,000 individuals with services like senior programs, family support, […]
Golden light set the atmosphere for the Santa Barbara Foundation’s annual Catalyst Reception, a special event to honor donors, partners, and supporters. The festive fall fête took place at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, where a benevolent crowd gathered in a courtyard nestled between two historic adobes. Sporting cowboy boots with spurs, we couldn’t resist […]
Heart of New House, which helps drug and alcohol addicted people, welcomed 220 guests to its 9th annual lunch at the Hilton, raising $135,000 for the charity. Executive Director Adam Burridge presented Hero awards to Demetrio Espinosa and Alex Vandenbelt, who went on to study at Berkeley and New York’s Columbia University where he attained […]
The halcyon days of Hollywood moviemaking have been showing up in unusual places recently, including as the setting for the Music Academy of the West’s grand opera production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. This iteration of Don Giovanni – a morality tale centered on the legendary libertine whose unbridled desire and hypocrisy eventually led to his […]
Susan Hersberger has succeeded Cliff Lundberg as new board chair of United Way Santa Barbara County. She brings a wealth of strategic leadership experience from a 25-year tenure at Aera Energy where she directed public affairs, community engagement, and philanthropic investments. Susan has been on the board of directors at United Way since 2017. New […]
The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County’s mission is to enable all young people – especially those most in need – to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. The clubs, now five strong stretching from Carpinteria to Santa Ynez – including locations on Santa Barbara’s west side and […]
Petal power was palpable at the 14th annual Dream Foundation Flower Empower lunch at the Rosewood Miramar which welcomed 250 guests and was expected to raise more than $250,000. Ubiquitous emcee and auctioneer Andrew Firestone warmed the crowd, while Christine Emmons was recipient speaker, who also brought her husband Robert on to the chandelier ballroom […]
The clichéd image of a random Boy Scout helping grandma across the street to earn points toward a merit badge is a thing of the past with the reinvigorated launch of Scouting America – a new identity that reflects the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and welcoming all youth, including girls, into its programs. “We’re all […]
REACH is a small local organization that provides comprehensive transformative support and development opportunities to first-generation college-bound students as they navigate the transition from high school to postsecondary education. The name is an acronym that stands for Resilience, Education, Adventure, Community and Health, but the word itself perfectly describes what the organization does, which is […]
April is always a big time of year for the Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara (PASB). That’s when the very local, very grassroots nonprofit organization puts together its symposium, an annual event that’s at once a community builder, educational offering, and social gathering. Which makes it not all that different from the ongoing activities of […]
Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR), established decades ago by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department to provide vital emergency search and rescue services for Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas, is an important first responder team for the community. The all-volunteer group of dedicated and highly trained search and rescue professionals is committed […]
Just over a dozen years ago, the Sonrise Baby Home in Uganda was started by a young woman named Damali Mirembe. She was one of many orphans raised by an American Vietnam War veteran on disability who had, years ago, moved to Uganda to help the orphaned children there. When they grew he put them […]
As he shared from the Granada stage last Saturday night, it turns One805’s Rock for First Responders benefit concert grew out of Glenn Phillips’s idea to put something together in the wake of the Los Angeles fires to support both local and L.A. first responder fires, as well as the nonprofit Music Cares that helps […]
There was no doubt that top staff at the nonprofit YouthWell would show up at the sold-out Arlington Theatre last week to hear social psychologist Jonathan Haidt talk about The Anxious Generation, his new book that examines why, after more than a decade of stability and improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the […]
