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Santa Barbara Foundation envisions a thriving community for all. Tweets from President & CEO, Jackie Carrera are signed JMC

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The Santa Barbara Foundation recognizes the importance of youth mental health. The Youth Mental Health Providers 4R Fund, established with Carrie Towbes, invests in staff improving youth social-emotional health in Santa Barbara County. Together, we can create more good days.

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Celebrating the diversity, vibrant cultures, and impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities during AAPI Heritage Month. (Photo: Transform Through Arts, a Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts Grant recipient.)

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Flashback Friday to the 83rd Person of the Year awards, celebrating Dorothy Largay and Marybeth Carty, two extraordinary volunteers! Thank you for capturing the moment, Isaac Hernández de Lipa, Mercury Press International @isaacphotographs

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Thank you to all the partners, speakers, and participants who made the 2026 Summit for the Digital Equity Coalition for Santa Barbara County a successful step toward bridging the digital divide.

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Thank you to everyone who celebrated Person of the Year with us, honoring two of our community's outstanding volunteer leaders, Dorothy Largay and Marybeth Carty. With special appreciation to the 83rd Person of the Year sponsors!

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Every 3 years, SBF partners with UCSB to take a close look at our local nonprofit sector. We’re sharing the 2025 findings soon—join us May 12 (Solvang), June 2 (Santa Barbara), or June 4 (online). Learn more & register: https://t.co/hgVbl6XfVN

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26 local nonprofits. Over half a million dollars in grants. One mission: protecting the Santa Barbara County we love. 🌊🌿🏔️

This Earth Month, meet some of the organizations making it happen → https://t.co/05Eu0pW3Bc

#EarthMonth #EarthDay #SantaBarbara #Conservation

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At SBF, giving back is part of who we are. This April, we’re celebrating our team in honor of National Volunteer Month & Earth Month. Shoutout to Caleb, who volunteers with Channel Islands Restoration to protect native landscapes: https://t.co/VfopwSrQIY

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The Santa Barbara Foundation celebrates all caregivers and teachers who give young children a healthy start in life through early childhood education! Early learners grow into lifelong learners.

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Meet with our Grantmaking Team during countywide office hours! Ask questions, share project ideas, and learn about our Food Community Grant Program.
📍 SB 4/14 11–1:30 | Lompoc 4/15 11–1:30 | Santa Maria 4/16 2–4:30
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The 2026 William and Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Grant Cycle is Now Open! Grants are available to licensed nonprofit child care centers that provide quality child care for working families. App deadline is April 30th. Learn more: https://t.co/GWwTGxdxWr.

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🍎 The 2026–2027 Food Community Grant Program opens TOMORROW! Funding is available for nonprofit organizations working to address food insecurity and food systems resilience across Santa Barbara County. Apps close April 28—don’t miss this opportunity! https://t.co/TWIl4jXyIH

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Dorothy F. Largay and Marybeth Carty have been selected as the 83rd Persons of the Year! Thank you to Premier Media Sponsor @Noozhawk for sharing the news with our community!

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Flexible support. Immediate impact.💙When nonprofits face sudden funding disruptions and rising demand, our Critical Needs Response Fund steps in with timely, flexible support across Santa Barbara County. Learn More: https://t.co/wrid3PIQNK

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Let’s give a well‑deserved round of applause to four incredible women who play a vital role in the success of the Santa Barbara Foundation!

#InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #CelebrateWomen #SantaBarbara #CommunityFoundation

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We are pleased to welcome Felicita “Cita” Torres to our Board of Trustees.
Read more: https://t.co/tTZIsJLNxs

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We are pleased to welcome Randal Hernandez to our Board of Trustees.
Read more: https://t.co/tTZIsJLNxs

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With 20+ years in finance and leadership, Bonnie Forssell joins Santa Barbara Foundation from Vitamin Angels, where she served seven years as CFO. She brings deep nonprofit, global, and health-tech expertise. Read more: https://t.co/cIqbOLx0SH

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Celebrate the release of the new children's book "We Were Here, We Are Here: A Living History of Black Santa Barbara" by local author Simone Akila Ruskamp and illustrated by Reyna Harris at the Santa Barbara Eastside Library on February 21 at 4-6 pm. https://t.co/3lfaWLJNPm

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🌟Nominations close February 18 for the annual Person of the Year Award! 🌟This is your chance to nominate a volunteer for their extraordinary service to the Santa Barbara community! ❤️ Go to: https://t.co/Y0jegodbBH