Santa Barbara Foundation

"Santa Maria's Celebrate Philanthropy event recognizes community members who consistently engage in [outstanding] public service."    We appreciate KSBY for this story about Celebrate Philanthropy, featuring former Celebrate Philanthropy honoree, Santa Barbara County Board of Education Trustee and Santa Barbara Foundation Trustee, Judy Frost: https://lnkd.in/gNCAUd64   The event will celebrate those who make a difference in their community. Do you know someone who deserves to be honored? Submit your nominations by August 21st and shine a light on Santa Maria Valley changemakers. We look forward to seeing the community at Celebrate Philanthropy on November 7th!   Submit your nominations here: https://lnkd.in/gK6inewA

Our President & CEO, Jackie Carrera, is featured on the latest "Civic Dialogues" podcast by the Pacific Coast Business Times!

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS!   Celebrate Philanthropy honors individuals, couples, and families who have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable work in the Santa Maria Valley.   Nominations close on August 21, submit yours before it's too late: https://lnkd.in/gXufPT-7

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Last week, our team enjoyed a break from routine as we gathered for a fun-filled beach day!    Good food and friendly competition promoted synergy amongst colleagues and made for great memories. Days like this emphasize our focus on a healthy and happy workspace and help us live our mission to improve life in Santa Barbara County.

"Celebrate Philanthropy 2024 Seeks Nominees From Santa Maria Valley." Check out this piece from Noozhawk about this special event honoring those who improve life in Santa Maria Valley with outstanding civic and charitable contributions! Place your Celebrate Philanthropy nominations here: https://lnkd.in/gXufPT-7 Check out the piece from Noozhawk here: https://lnkd.in/gKMZyYEd

🌿 Have you ever wondered what a fiscally sponsored organization is? 🌿 At Rooted Santa Barbara County, we’re proud to be one! Here’s what it means: 🌿 A fiscally sponsored organization operates under the legal and tax-exempt status of a larger nonprofit sponsor. Our relationship with the Santa Barbara Foundation began in 2019 and has allowed us to incubate and focus on our mission of promoting community health and wellness through whole food plant-based nutrition, without the administrative burden of maintaining our own 501(c)(3) status. 🌿 Currently, we are a volunteer-run organization, passionately dedicated to serving our community. To expand our impact, we are actively fundraising to graduate from our fiscal sponsorship, achieve our own 501(c)(3) status, and hire a foundational staff team. This will enable us to implement our long-term business model and enhance our programs and services. We are incredibly grateful to our friends at the Santa Barbara Foundation for the opportunity they’ve given us to cultivate our mission. Learn more about our mission, vision and how you can help at https://lnkd.in/gxXZjriQ #RootedSBC #FiscalSponsorship #CommunityHealth #PlantBasedNutrition #NonprofitSupport #VolunteerRun #Fundraising #SantaBarbaraFoundation

We were honored to be hosted by LEAP Central Coast to tour their Children's Center! Our CEO, Jackie Carrera, joined LEAP Executive Director Lori Goodman in their facility, 'calm down' areas, and garden, to see where future generations are learning emotional intelligence, discovering their creativity and developing crucial life skills.   We are proud that the Foundation's William & Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Grant supports this quality care for children, and we are grateful for the transformational work of the entire LEAP team and their collaborators!

#FlashbackFriday A look back at the video we produced to celebrate 2024 SCBT Executive of the Year Jackie Carrera of the Santa Barbara Foundation. The video was screened as part of this year’s SCBT Awards ceremony, which took place last month at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The event grossed a record $313,450, with net proceeds benefiting the Scholarship Foundation! Our thanks to Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP for sponsoring the Executive of the Year Award this year.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Celebrate Philanthropy honors individuals, couples, and families who have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable work in the Santa Maria Valley. Sound like someone you know? Make your nominations at: https://lnkd.in/gK6inewA Nominations Deadline: August 21st at midnight. And save the date for the 2024 Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon: Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Santa Maria Country Club.