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In celebrating 20 years of service this year, the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara is pleased to have awarded 152 grants totaling $11.6 million.

We are proud to have partnered with 72 hard-working, local, nonprofits. Together we are investing in a better future for the people and communities of south Santa Barbara County.

 

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission

Renovation of Facilities for Homeless Women. Increase the number of beds and build bathroom facilities for women needing emergency shelter.

2017-18 - $ 100,000

Sarah House

Hospice Care Expansion. Sustain staff levels and expand holistic end-of-life residential care for low-income and homeless individuals and those with HIV/AIDS.

2009-10 - $ 40,000

Sarah House

Resident Assistant Caregiver Support. Deliver hospice care to low-income individuals suffering terminal illnesses.

2014-15 - $ 50,000

Sarah House

Renovate their kitchen including new appliances, plumbing, cabinets and flooring for hospice home for homeless and low-income individuals with terminal illnesses.

2018-19 - $ 95,000

SB ACT - Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation

Assist individuals to move from street-level homelessness to permanent supportive housing

2021-22 - $ 100,000

SBCC Foundation - Santa Barbara City College Foundation

Child care support for low-income single mothers allowing them to attend college.

2013-14 - $ 90,000

SEE International

Update optometric equipment at the Santa Barbara Vision Care Program and Clinic, expanding free eye care for low-income patients.

2019-20 - $ 60,000

Showers of Blessing Santa Barbara

Purchase a mobile three-stall shower/bathroom trailer for people who are homeless.

2019-20 - $ 65,000

St. Vincent's

Housing and Childcare of Low-income Mothers Housing and services for three moms and their children for one year.

2004-05 - $ 35,000