SBPAL

SBPAL strives to build the bridge between cops, kids and our community through educational, athletic, and leadership enrichment programs.

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WE’RE HIRING
SBPAL is looking for a passionate, motivated Program Coordinator to join our team. 💙 Full-Time Position Santa Barbara, CA $25–$29/hour + benefits. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply by June 30, 2026 [email protected]

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Police Recruit Experience returns June 22–26, 2026!
Youth ages 14–17 can join SBPAL and Santa Barbara Police Department for hands on training, teamwork, leadership, and behind the scenes law enforcement experiences.
9AM–3PM
Questions: [phone]

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First waves. Real confidence. 🌊

Our PAL youth spent the day at Hollister Ranch learning to surf with Bobby Martinez alongside our officers.

Cops and kids. Building trust, confidence, and connection.

#SBPAL #CopsAndKids #MentorshipMatters

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🔥 Battle of the Badges
Live at Putting Kids First

Brisket. Bragging rights. Championship glory.

Who’s taking the belt this year? 👀

📅 May 8 | 6–9 PM

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Putting Kids First 2025

Honoring Distinguished Honoree Peter Hilf and Hero of the Year Teddy Cabugos

Thank you to our Title Sponsor Richard and Marguerite Berti and Platinum Sponsor John Dixon Family Foundation

Together we are putting kids first!

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Celebrating 10 years of the Maribel Franco Memorial Scholarship 💙
100+ students supported. $138K+ awarded.

This year: $25,000 in scholarships changing lives.

#SBPAL #Scholarship #ChangingLives

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Join us May 8, 2026 for the Putting Kids First Fundraiser
🥩 Battle of the Badges Brisket Cook-Off
🏆 Honoring Peter Hilf
🌟 Celebrating Teddy Cabugos
🎟️ Link in bio
#PuttingKidsFirst #SantaBarbara #SBEvents #805Events #CommunityImpact #GiveBack #SBNonprofits

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🎒☀️ Summer Camp Scholarships 2026 (Campership Alliance)
Ages 3–17 in Goleta, Santa Barbara & Carpinteria.
🎒☀️ Becas Campamento Verano 2026 (Campership Alliance)
Para 3–17 años en Goleta, Santa Bárbara y Carpinteria.

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Proud to introduce our 2026 PAL Board of Directors. Thank you for stepping up to serve our youth and strengthen our community.

#PAL #BoardOfDirectors #CommunityLeadership #YouthPrograms #StrongerTogether

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Discover is opening up. 🎉 Join SBPAL + Santa Barbara Police Dept for Discover Law Enforcement 👮‍♀️🚓 Hands on learning: 911/dispatch 📞, K9 demos 🐾, CSI 🧬, meet the Police Chief ⭐ Wed Feb 4 Mar 25, 4:30 6:30. Spots limited! https://t.co/eUyFuWlezD

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📢 SBPAL is Hiring!
✅ Full-Time Program Coordinator
✅ Part-Time Academic Coordinator (After-school / afternoons)

📩 [email protected]

🗓️ Deadline: Jan 30, 2025

#NowHiring #SBPAL #SantaBarbara

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Big welcome to Linda Esparza Dozer, our newest SBPAL Board Member! 🎉
SB native • Former FBI agent • Attorney • SBCC Title IX Coordinator • Police & Fire Commission
We’re thrilled to have you with us 💙
#SBPAL

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🎓 SBPAL Seniors (Class of 2026)! Maribel Franco Memorial Scholarship applications are open. Deadline: Feb 13, 2026 (8PM). Email: [email protected]

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🎉 Welcome to the SBPAL Board, Richard Garnica!
Santa Barbara born & raised 📍 | Local photographer 📸 | Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival board member 🎺
We’re proud to have you with us, Richard! 💙
#SBPAL #SantaBarbara #CommunityStrong

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Holiday Heroes brought magic to 47 families at Winter Wonderland! 🎁80 gifts, 🍽️dinner by El Pastorcito, 📸photos by R|G & Pixel Images, 🎶DJ Orbs + Adriana Reyna, 🧸toys from Petsmart. Huge thanks to sponsors, SBPD & YLC! ❤️ #Community #HolidayHeroes

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🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT is back!
Thu, Oct 30 • 5–7:30 PM
Spencer Adams Parking Lot • 1235 Chapala St
Decorated trunks, candy & a costume photo spot. Please keep costumes safe & respectful for all ages.
Details: https://t.co/eUyFuWlezD

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Tea, Grace & Growth 🩵
Last Sunday at the historic Mission Rose Garden, our young ladies joined the Junior League of Santa Barbara for an afternoon of tea, laughter, and inspiration — celebrating mentorship, confidence, and the power of women uplifting one another.

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✂️🎉 The ribbon is cut! SBPAL has officially opened the re-imagined Twelve35 Teen Center, a vibrant new home for Santa Barbara teens. Huge thanks to the Women’s Fund of SB, Appleton Partners, Ashley Vances & SB Parks & Rec for making this dream real. 📸 R | G Photography

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Every young person deserves a safe place to grow & belong. 💙 At SBPAL we’re here for every family, every day—building trust, mentorship & community. | Cada joven merece un lugar seguro para crecer y sentirse parte. Estamos aquí para todas las familias.
#SBPAL

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As summer wraps, we’re grateful for our Campership Alliance partners. $168,741 in scholarships opened doors to 450 camps. Shoutout to the Santa Barbara Zoo, our 2025 Agency of the Year, for ages 3+, hot lunch daily, and overnight adventures. #CampershipAlliance #SBPAL 💙