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In its nearly 20-year history, the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara has awarded 142 grants totaling almost $10.5 million.

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

 

Casa Serena

Resident scholarship fund to help women (with their children) complete a safe path to recovery from alcoholism.

2008-09 - $ 75,000

Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara

Installation of solar panels on the agency's food pantry in order to lower energy costs and increase the Foodbank budget to feed low-income families.

2009-10 - $ 85,000

Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara

Emergency supplemental food and case management to aid low-income families in crisis.

2012-13 - $ 50,000

Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara

Replace a fifty-year-old, leaking Thrift Store roof to protect income-producing inventory that supports programs for low-income clients.

2018-19 - $ 50,000

Cecilia Fund, The

Funding to meet the critical dental needs of the low-income, uninsured residents of south Santa Barbara County.

2011-12 - $ 50,000

Cecilia Fund, The

Expand coverage of medical and dental costs for patients who have no other way to pay for needed care.  

2020-21 - $ 50,000

Channel Islands YMCA

Noah's Anchorage - Purchase a new van and two computers to help teens in crisis.

2005-06 - $ 20,000

Channel Islands YMCA

My Home at Artisan Court -  Support services for Transitional-age Youth Housing Program at Artisan Court that serves young adults aged 18-21, many of whom have aged out of the foster care system.

2010-11 - $ 100,000

Channel Islands YMCA

Noah's Anchorage - Upgrades in facilities and furnishings to meet new state accreditation requirements.

2016-17 - $ 65,000