Being a Women’s Fund member has a different definition depending on who you talk to, and they are all equally meaningful.

A panel of community experts convened by the Women’s Fund shared their perspectives during a roundtable discussion focused on preventing local families from slipping into homelessness.

We are thrilled to announce that more than 20 local organizations and two long-term members have generously provided a record-breaking $99,000 in sponsorships!

Families throughout Santa Barbara County know all too well the stress of finding quality child care.

Spirits were high on the evening of January 28 as Women’s Fund members, new members, and prospective members came together to kick-off another year of giving.

At its most recent board meeting, the Women’s Fund Board of Directors   established a significant grants pool of $1.375 million to be awarded in 2026!

The Channel Islands YMCA (CIYMCA, for short) provides extensive social services through its Youth and Family Services (YFS) division.