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ACES in Action
It’s been proven: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can lead to serious health problems and shortened lives.
On October 29, Women’s Fund members and guests gathered at the New Vic Theater to hear a riveting forum about a ground-breaking ACE study. We also heard how a collaboration between Women’s Fund grantees CALM, SB Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) and Isla Vista Youth Projects (IVYP) is creating a childhood safety net for ACEs victims and their families.
An ACE score measures ten types of childhood trauma: physical, emotional and sexual abuse; physical and emotional neglect; and household traumas such as mental illness, a mother treated violently, substance abuse, divorce or an incarcerated relative. Other adversities not factored into the original ACE study include bullying, racism, homelessness, community violence, involvement with foster care, lack of food, potential for deportation and natural disasters.
Each type of ACE trauma counts as one. So a person who's been physically abused, with one alcoholic parent and a mother who was beaten up has an ACE score of three. According to the ACE study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your score is likely to be and the higher your risk for later health problems.
Click here to learn more about the ACEs scorecard and what we’re doing to support affected children and their families in Santa Barbara.
Sarah House Site Visits
 Women’s Fund members tour the kitchen before the renovations begin
During site visits to Sarah House in October and November, Women's Fund members learned more about this special organization, which provides end-of-life care for low-income individuals. This past year, we granted the agency $95,000 for a complete renovation of their kitchen including new appliances, plumbing, counters, cabinets and flooring. The work was completed at the end of November.
Meet the Communications Committee!
 From left: Sarah de Tagyos, Roberta Grant, Kim Lieberman, Denise Hinkle and Chair Jamie Dufek. Missing are: Tracy Jenkins, Susan Robeck and Jessica Wishan
The Women’s Fund’s Communications Team is a lively group of volunteer writers, editors, photographers and social media communicators. The committee is responsible for the planning and execution of all WF communications, including newsletters, an annual report and an informational website. We also inform the public through press interactions.
Now we need your help.
Join The Communications Committee
We are currently seeking a few good women to fill key roles. If you have a proficiency in writing and/or visual forms of communicating, we would love to hear from you. We will guide and support you to become comfortable in your role. To learn more about volunteering for one of the following positions, please contact the Nominating Committee by emailing Jacki Belt, Volunteer Liaison, at volunteer@womensfundsb.org.
- Graphic Designer: Creates graphic design for newsletters, invitations, banners, brochure and other print material. Strong knowledge of Word, Adobe Creative Cloud (Ai, Id, Photoshop) is necessary.
- Website Editor: Reviews website content regularly to ensure all sections are accurate and up to date. Edits copy as needed and obtains approvals from appropriate chairs. Not responsible for posting material on website.
- Media Relations: Establishes and maintains new and on-going relationships with media. Prepares press packets and writes press releases for major events. Works with other members of the Communications Committee to establish a media strategy.
- Event Liaison: Acts as a bridge between the Events and Communications Committees by attending both sets of meetings. Achieves and maintains a deep insight into overall communication strategy and acts as a thought partner in meetings to support needs of events relative to communications. Brings back needs and strategy to communications committee to implement.
Membership Corner
New Members
We are thrilled to be nearly 90% of the way to our goal of attracting 120 new members in 2019! Welcome to our newest members who have joined since mid-October: Krista Benz, Emma Bridges, Concetta Conkling, Sally Dewan, Carol Dixon, Suzanne Duca, Marilyn Gutsche, Monica Lenches, Dani Macaluso, Helen Russell, and Avery Sorenson.
We Are Almost There!
We are so close to meeting our goal of $600,000 for the 2019-20 Women’s Fund grants pool. Now we need your help to get over the finish line!
Women, children and families facing hardship in our community, and the agencies ready to respond to their needs, are counting on the Women’s Fund to support local solutions to local challenges. Won’t you please renew your Women’s Fund membership today and become part of those solutions?
To be eligible to vote in March for our 2019-20 grantees, your 2019 membership donation must be received by December 31, 2019.
Please click here to renew online. You can pay electronically or by check payable to the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara, 133 East De La Guerra Street, #15, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. If paying by donor-advised fund, stock transfer or qualified distribution from an IRA, please allow adequate time for your institution to process your donation before year end.
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