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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.

 

Transition House

Provide bridge funding for emergency shelter operations for homeless families with children while agency seeks to replace recently cut government funding.

2018-19 - $ 80,000

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County

Funds to expand after-school programs for at-risk teens in areas vulnerable to gangs in Goleta, Carpinteria and Santa Barbara's Westside.

2008-09 - $ 80,000

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County

Renovation and expansion of its clubhouse to create an educational resource center.

2012-13 - $ 75,000

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County

Replace and rebuild sections of leaking roof for a clubhouse that serves low-income youth in Carpinteria.

2017-18 - $ 100,000

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County

Provide scholarships for low-income youth to attend educational summer camp.

2020-21 - $ 70,000

WillBridge of Santa Barbara

Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless mentally ill adults and homeless women at risk of becoming victims of violent crime.

2010-11 - $ 65,000

Women's Economic Ventures

Support for a micro-loan fund that assists low-income south Santa Barbara County women in starting or expanding their own businesses.

2012-13 - $ 100,000