Santa Barbara Foundation

We're celebrating the opening of the new Tipton Trail at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden!? ? Our Senior Director of Grantmaking, Jenny Kearns, joined the Garden's Executive Director, Steve Windhager, on site as this 1.3-mile pathway was recently opened. This trail was made possible through our Conservation, Environment and Public Trails (CEPT) grant, and connects visitors to the eastern portion of the Garden's 78-acre property.? ? Opened on National Hiking Day, this trail embodies our commitment to environmental sustainability and public access to nature. We're proud to support projects that enhance our community's connection to the outdoors. Happy hiking, Santa Barbara County!

Save the date! We are proud to sponsor the Upward Mobility Summit: A conference to address poverty in Santa Barbara County. This event will happen simultaneously at Allan Hancock College and Santa Barbara City College on January 24th, 2025.

Some special moments from Celebrate Philanthropy!

The many smiling faces of this year's Celebrate Philanthropy! ? We were overjoyed to see so many Santa Maria Valley community members, nonprofit partners, and philanthropists come together to celebrate the impact of the Cusack Family and Suzanne Levy. ? We thank our event sponsors Santa Maria Times, Allan Hancock College, Kirk & Simas, PLC, and Community Bank of Santa Maria for making this beautiful afternoon possible. We can't wait to share more from this event!

Did you know Lynch syndrome can increase your risk of colorectal, uterine, and pancreatic cancers? Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic disorder linked to an increased risk of developing #cancer earlier in life. ???? Therefore, early detection of Lynch syndrome can be lifesaving. And that’s where the LEAP program comes in. LEAP, the Lynch Syndrome?#Education?and Assessment Program, helps identify and support individuals with this genetic predisposition through personalized?#screenings?and expert guidance from genetic counselors at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center. Thanks to LEAP, families in our community can have crucial conversations about their?cancer?risk and can take steps to prevent it. This month, we are especially grateful for a generous $167,000 gift from Richard V. Gunner, trustee of the Dr. Howard R. Bierman and Anthony Granatelli Fund at the Santa Barbara Foundation. With this funding, genetic counselors can continue providing: ? life-saving screenings ? education ? care Ensuring that Santa Barbara County residents have access to the support they need, regardless of financial means. Thank you to all our donors for making this critical program possible!?#SantaBarbaraCounty?#LynchSyndrome?#GeneticCounseling Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g3HKf79k

Our Philanthropic Services team volunteered with Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People as they prepare for their Thanksgiving Food Drive and a busy holiday season! ? Offering a wide array of basic needs and support services, People Helping People plays a pivotal role in the communities of the Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos, and surrounding areas. We were honored to lend them a hand!

VCCF has opened up the Ventura County Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund in partnership with the County of Ventura, dedicated to supporting individuals and nonprofit organizations that provide essential aid to those most affected in times of crisis. 100% of donations will go directly toward relief efforts, focusing resources on those who need it most. Donate at vccf.org/donate

Discover How Top Advisors Leverage Local Foundations Elevate your advisory services with expert philanthropic knowledge. Discover how top Professional Advisors are partnering with the Santa Barbara Foundation to offer unparalleled charitable giving solutions. We thank Jessica Sanchez, Kiah Jordan, MSSE, CFP?, ChFC?, CLPF, Eileen Sheridan, and Matt Rowe, CIMA? for their contributions to the final installment of our Professional Advisor video series!

Transform Client Legacies: Utilize Philanthropic Giving ? Attention Professional Advisors: Transform your practice with cutting-edge philanthropy solutions. Learn how partnering with the Santa Barbara Foundation can elevate your services and create lasting legacies for your clients. ? We thank Kevin Kuga, Kiah Jordan, MSSE, CFP?, ChFC?, CLPF, and Alex Simas for their contributions to this latest installment of our Professional Advisor video series!

Through our multi-year grants, the Santa Barbara Foundation supports nonprofits addressing essential needs in Shelter and Safety, Food, and Behavioral Health throughout Santa Barbara County. Today, we are highlighting our incredible nonprofit partners who have received Shelter and Safety Grants of up to $30,000 over two years for their dedicated work, providing shelter and safety services to our neighbors facing the toughest challenges across Santa Barbara County. - 2nd Story Associates - Channel Islands YMCA - CASA of Santa Barbara County - DignityMoves - GOOD SAMARITAN SHELTER - Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County - Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County - New Beginnings Counseling Center Santa Barbara - Partners in Housing Solutions Inc - Santa Barbara Rescue Mission - Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation - St Vincents Institution - The Salvation Army Southern California Division - Transition House - Villa Majella of Santa Barbara Inc Pictured: Transition House, St.Vincents, and Channel Islands YMCA.?