This calendar intended to help our community stay up to date on progressive events and opportunities along the Central Coast.
AHA!, a non-profit agency with a 23-year history in the Santa Barbara area, is offering six FREE sessions of supportive therapy to parents/guardians of teens enrolled in our programs and to educators in the greater Santa Barbara area. This groundbreaking initiative begins on March 1st, 2022. To obtain additional information or to apply for the […]
Local nonprofits focused on K-12 STEM education, conservation and sustainability, and military and veterans can apply for a Cox Charities Community Grant, May 9-31. A total of $10,000 is available for nonprofits in Santa Barbara, with individual grants ranging from $2,500-$10,000. To apply, visit www.coxcharitiesca.org/communitygrants. Recipients will be announced in July...
The Oak Group Presents – Foothills Forever Benefiting the Foothills Forever Fund May 2 – May 29 “Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees” John Muir Continuing their 36-year tradition of calling attention to and supporting the preservation of open spaces in the natural world through their artwork, the Oak Group […]
Calling all artists! This October 6-8, artists and art lovers, and the Santa Barbara community will gather to celebrate the power of light at Unite to Light the Night; Art Exhibition & Fundraiser at the Community Arts Workshop. The event will raise awareness about the 1 billion people around the world who live without electricity. […]
Our Annual Leadership Awards Reception will be held on Sunday, May 22nd–in person once again after two long years–and I hope you'll join us! Beyond the much-needed heartening joy of gathering in person with movement friends, this is a key opportunity to bring in the funds we need to raise the political voice and grassroots […]
Momentum is building for the Poor People's Campaign Mass Assembly and Moral March on Washington DC, which is now just one month away. More than one thousand poor and low-income Californians have declared their intention to march on our nation's capital and demonstrate the power of our moral movement. You're invited to a very special […]
FREE and open to all. (Closed captioning will be provided.) Recording will be made available after the event. Featuring: Cordelia Istel Director of Organizing @Arts For LA Cordelia Istel is an organizer, educator, and artist with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of cultural programming and social justice. Before joining the Service Employees […]
How does your Nonprofit ensure that every voice is heard and included in the work you do, no matter the language spoken- and how do you budget for it? The Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Buen Vecino have partnered to co-host the Rooted Language Services team to discuss important considerations for a well supported budget […]
Bring your lunch and learn more about the Voice Options Program!
Want to meet and share with fellow organizers and activists advocating for a just and humane community? Interested in discussing current issues and campaigns centered around justice in Santa Barbara County? JOIN US at The Fund for Santa Barbara’s monthly Activist Brown Bag Lunches, an open and informal space for advocates, organizers, and neighbors to […]
Join us for a free experiential learning event for artists, event producers, and emergency professionals to build community relationships and elevate the safety, accessibility and sustainability of events. This training is part of the national Art of Mass Gatherings program, brought to the I Madonnari Street Painting Festival in Santa Barbara by Children's Creative Project, […]
This awards ceremony initiated in 2016 by community members that believe it is pivotal to honor and recognize leaders in our community. Latino Leaders who everyday take the initiative to go above and beyond by coaching a sports team, by speaking for those who feel they don’t have a voice or by helping others develop […]