Our mission has remained the same, but the number of members has grown significantly from 2004 when a group of women created the Women’s Fund of…

The Santa Barbara Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) has hired Maria Vega as its first full-time staff attorney. Vega will lead the nonprofit’s…

In the recent member survey, a majority of you said you’d like to learn more about the impact of Women’s Fund grants in our community. …

A bright spot in education in these challenging times, the Goleta Education Foundation is thrilled and grateful to announce receipt of a $65,000…

At its 16th annual Celebration of Grants held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, the Women’s Fund of Santa…

These are difficult times. The coronavirus has impacted us all in so many different ways. Our hearts break for those who are enduring the virus,…

It’s been proven: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can lead to serious health problems and shortened lives.
On October 29…

At their eighth annual Table of Life Gala In September, 2019, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara honored the Women’s Fund “which typifies the…

Out of California’s 58 counties, Santa Barbara ties with Orange for the second highest child poverty rate. Grim statistics show that homeless…

Generosity characterizes many of the families that live in Hope Ranch. "We know we're fortunate to live here," says Denise Lilly who has lived on…