Unity Shoppe SB

This is why we do what we do. Your donations and support as businesses supporting our community are the fuel behind our services. Without your generosity, we would not be able to accomplish our initiatives. Thank you for being a part of the solution, and for helping us achieve our goals. About Unity Shoppe: We provide a variety of essential resources, allowing our community to navigate tough times with dignity. But more than that, Unity Shoppe fosters a strong community spirit. We believe in the power of connection and support. Unity Shoppe can help our community receive assistance for: ??Food ??Job Support ??School Supplies ??Clothing + Housewares …To help you get back on track. We work with over 400 referring agencies to help connect us with individuals and families in need. If you or a loved one are in need of assistance, please email us at [email protected], call 805-965-4122 or visit unityshoppe.org for more information. Unity Shoppe’s Client Services are located at: 1401 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm, or call us at 805-965-4122 to learn more. #Unity #UnityShoppe #UnityShoppeSB #SantaBarbara #SB #GettingHelp #Dignity #Respect #ClientServices #Assistant #TransitionalAssistance #CrisisResources #DisasterRelief #FoodInsecurity #FoodAccessibility #FoodDonations #communitysupport #californianonprofit? #wellnessorganization

?? Thank you to KEYT News Channel 3 (@newschannel312) for featuring our 3rd Annual Spring Food Drive & Trapeze Event! ?? Look for our yellow donation boxes around town and help us fight hunger by donating non-perishable food items! We’re collecting: ? Soups/Stews ? Rice/Pasta ? Cereal/Oatmeal ? Canned & Dry Beans ? Canned Meats ? Cooking Oil ? Pasta Sauce ? Canned Tomato Products ? Canned Fruits/Vegetables All donations will go toward building the World’s Largest Canned Food Pyramid at the event, and then will be used to stock our shelves at our Free Store for our Clients! ?? Join us for an unforgettable experience! ?? Guests will have the exciting opportunity to try out the trapeze, enjoy a special trapeze performance, and explore family-friendly activity booths. Some activities include face painting and carnival-style games. Plus, enjoy delicious food and drinks available for purchase, including tacos, sodas, and water. ? Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2025 ? Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ? Location: Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. (@santabarbaratrapezeco) Want to get involved? If you’re interested in hosting a collection box at your business or would like to host a booth at the event, please contact Becky at 805-979-9519 or email [email protected]. You can also DM us for more details! A huge thank you to @santabarbaratrapezeco for their partnership in making this incredible event possible! ????

A huge THANK YOU to the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara (@womensfundsb) for their incredible generosity in hosting an Open House here at the Unity Shoppe! ?? Last week’s Open House was a beautiful night filled with meaningful conversations, inspiring words, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and tours led by our amazing ambassadors! We are so grateful for everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone. Because of their support, Unity Shoppe was able to purchase brand-new refrigerators & freezers to keep our food fresh for the community. ???? Here’s to the power of community and giving! ???

?? What's happening in Santa Barbara this week? ??Check out Unity's Weekly Community Events Calendar. ? Which event are you sharing with your friend? Which event are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments ?? MONDAY 3/10 ?? 1pm-2pm - Westside Food Distribution Food Banks BC ?? 1pm-4pm - Scrabble Club @cityofsb ?? 6:30pm-8pm - Science Pub: Rise of the Sunflower Stars @sbnature https://lnkd.in/g2ibqMqG TUESDAY 3/11 ?? 1pm-4pm - Duplicate Bridge Club @cityofsb ?? 1pm-2pm - Parque de los Ni?os Food Distribution@foodbanksbc WEDNESDAY 3/12 ?? 9am-11:30am - Knitting Club @cityofsb ?? 9am-12pm - Volunteer Gardening at Alice Keck Park @cityofsb City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department https://lnkd.in/gpqcqm7F THURSDAY 3/13 ?? 1pm-2pm - Franklin Food Distribution Food Banks BC ?? 6pm-7:30pm - Terrarium Workshop @exploreecology https://lnkd.in/ejVFkby5 ?? 7:30pm-9:30pm - St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland @lobrerotheater https://lnkd.in/g8CRFUUH FRIDAY 3/14 ?? 7:30pm - UCSB Gospel Choir Winter Concert: BETTER @ucsbmusicdept https://lnkd.in/gTK4dS5K SATURDAY 3/15 ?? 9am-1pm - SB Bucket Brigade @santabarbarabucketbrigade https://lnkd.in/gE--U2H2 SUNDAY 3/16 ?? 10am-12pm - Beach Cleanup @sbnature https://lnkd.in/gy8U9yD8 ?? 10am-6pm - Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show ?? Follow our page for weekly community calendar updates or send us a message if you have an event you'd like us to include in our Weekly Calendars! ???? Unity Shoppe is dedicated to providing groceries, clothing, & other essential resources to Santa Barbara County residents impacted by temporary conditions of poverty, life transitions, natural disasters, or health crises. Reinforcing human dignity and independence. Donations help to keep the shelves stocked so families can shop with Dignity, Respect, and Choice. ????

Reminder! ??? Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday! Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead. Plan to get some extra rest—you’ll lose an hour of sleep! ?????

? "As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way." – Mary Anne Radmacher ? At Unity Shoppe, we believe that kindness is a light that spreads. By providing essential resources like nutritious groceries, clothing, job training, clothing or essential items to seniors — we’re not just helping individuals — we’re strengthening our entire community. Every act of support, whether donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness, brightens someone’s path while illuminating our own. ?????

?? Happy Birthday to Our Incredible Leader, Angela Miller-Bevan! ??? Today, we celebrate Angela Miller-Bevan, our amazing Executive Director/CEO, whose heart, dedication, and leadership continue to uplift Unity Shoppe and the entire Santa Barbara community. ?? Angela, your passion for serving others and ensuring that families in need receive essential resources with Dignity, Respect, and Choice inspires us all every day. Because of you, countless lives have been touched with kindness and hope. ??? Please join us in wishing Angela the happiest of birthdays! ?? Drop your birthday wishes in the comments below! ????

?? Huge thank you to the incredible students of Dos Pueblos High School for raising $1,902.52 during their holiday coin drive for Unity Shoppe’s 38th Annual Telethon! ?? @dphschargers Your generosity and community spirit are truly inspiring. ?? We’re so grateful for our young leaders making a difference in Santa Barbara! ?? If YOUR school is interested in hosting a coin drive please contact Debra at [email protected] or (805)-979-9494 to get your coin drive started today!

?? A huge THANK YOU to the National Charity League of Santa Barbara! ?? Your generous donation of essential items helps keep our shelves stocked and ensures that families in need can shop with Dignity, Respect, and Choice. ??? We truly couldn’t do what we do without the support of our amazing community partners like you! Because of your kindness, local families facing hardship will have access to the resources they need. Together, we are making a real difference! ??? ?? Thank you for being part of the Unity Shoppe mission! ?? Follow National Charity League of Santa Barbara IG: @ nationalcharityleagueinc FB: https://lnkd.in/g4xAUaVW WEBSITE: https://lnkd.in/g7sDAUzt

??This Women’s History Month, we honor the strong, compassionate, and trailblazing women who have shaped our communities and continue to make a difference every day. ?? At Unity Shoppe, we celebrate the incredible women who uplift, empower, and inspire through acts of service and kindness. ? Here’s to the past, present, and future changemakers! ???