WHO WE FUND

WHO WE FUND

CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER SINCE 2004

There is no need to tell you these last few years have been extremely difficult for the Santa Barbara community – with hunger, homelessness, and mental health challenges more pervasive than ever.

The Women's Fund has been honored to stand with other community leaders to address our neighbors' greatest needs. 

This year Women's Fund members are supporting:

 

  • Independence and safety for people with disabilities
  • Legal Aid for immigrant children
  • Assistance for people facing mental health issues
  • Furnishings for permanent housing for the homeless
  • A van to deliver gleaned produce to food programs
  • A peer counselor for formerly homless mothers
  • Legal help for survivors of abuse

 

We sincerely thank you for your generous support!

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OUR OVERALL IMPACT

Grants Awarded

142 grants awarded since the formation of the Fund

Our Largest Grants Pool

Our Largest Grants Pool

$925,000 in grants awarded in 2022-23 

Community Investment

Community Investment

Almost $10.5 million awarded to local nonprofits

Lives Impacted

More than 100,000 women, children, and families helped

What Our Grantees Say

"If you are looking for inspiration on how to help build a better world, look at the work of the Women's Fund. Their vision is clear, their dedication inspiring, their organizing is awesome, and their spirit is contagious.
Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara
"Thank you, again, for The Women’s Fund gift of the trailer. What a phenomenal gift! Our shower numbers keep growing because of the added capacity.
Showers of Blessings
"The Women's Fund enabled CALM to change the trajectory of the lives of children and families in our community. Preventing and healing childhood trauma is so much more than any of us can do alone.
CALM President & CEO
“Receiving a Women’s Fund grant carries a particular cachet and status that is invaluable for receiving other funding. You ARE the Good Housekeeping seal of approval...No doubt…
2020-2021 Grantee

Please note: The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara does not award grants directly to individuals. We support local nonprofits that address the needs of women, children, and families in south Santa Barbara County from Isla Vista to Carpinteria.

Nonprofit agencies must be invited to submit an application for funding.