Grantee Update: Library on the Go
The Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) will be adding a mobile library branch — Library on the Go —and hitting the road this year, thanks…
A Record-Breaking Year: Let’s Prepare to Vote
We are excited to announce that next month our 2020 Women’s Fund members will vote to award the largest grants pool in our 17-year history…
Hundreds Attend Immigrants’ Stories – America’s Promise Forum
On the evening of January 28, more than 230 people attended the Women’s Fund's fourth virtual forum in its Grants in Action educational…
What A Year – You Are Extraordinary!
2020 is not likely to make it onto anyone’s “My Favorite Year” list. But 2020 will make it onto the Women’s…
Mark Your Calendars – Important Dates
The next few months will be busy for Women's Fund members! Here…
Immigrants’ Stories – America’s Promise
If you're interested in learning more about immigration policies and how they impact Santa Barbara, the Women’s Fund…
Housing Authority Recaps 2020 Achievements
Despite growing financial strain locally and globally, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara has managed…
Rona Barrett Makes Appearance at Women’s Fund Grants in Action Forum
Former actress and current philanthropist Rona Barrett made a special guest appearance at The Women’s Fund Grants in Action Educational…
Collaboration Creates a Silver Lining
Silver lining (noun): a sign of hope in an otherwise negative situation.…
Foodbank Responds to Pandemic
“March 9th is the day our organization changed forever,” said Erik Talkin, CEO of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. He was describing…
