The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Santa Barbara

MISSION:

TO CARE FOR ANYONE EXPERIENCING THE IMPACT OF LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS OR GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE.

MISSION:

WOMENS ECONOMIC VENTURES (WEV) IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AN EQUITABLE AND JUST SOCIETY THROUGH THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF LAGUNA COTTAGES IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS, AGE 65 AND OLDER. RESIDENTS PAY RENT AT THE RATE OF 30% OF THEIR INCOME. RENTS ARE RECALCULATED ANNUALLY BY REVIEW OF EACH RESIDENT'S INCOME FOR THE PAST YEAR. LAGUNA COTTAGES HAS FIFTY FIVE UNITS, WITH FIFTY EIGHT CURRENT RESIDENTS.

MISSION:

TO MAINTAIN, PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE HOUSE, FURNISHINGS, GARDENS AND HISTORY OF THE STEEDMAN/BASS ESTATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY, VISITING PUBLIC, SCHOLARS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ENSURE EQUITY AND ACCESS TO AN INNOVATIVE, WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION THAT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE, AND CREATIVITY IN EVERY STUDENT IN THE SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate visiting nurse associations and other similar organizations that provide skilled nursing care and related health services on a home care basis for recently discharged hospital patients, and elderly or disabled individuals who may otherwise be institutionalized.

MISSION:

SINCE 1977 WE HAVE EMPOWERED COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. OUR PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE CLIMATE AND ENERGY, OPEN SPACE AND WILDLIFE, CLEAN WATER AND SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL. WE PRIMARILY WORK WITHIN SANTA BARBARA, VENTURA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES. EDC IS ORGANIZED AS A SEC. 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CORPORATION, AND PROVIDES LEGAL COUNSEL TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. WE REMAIN THE ONLY SUCH PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FIRM BETWEEN LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO, AND THRIVE ON THE SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM WITHIN OUR REGION AND BEYOND.

MISSION:

BUILDING HEALTHIER LIVES, STRONGER FAMILIES, AND A SAFER, MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS THROUGHOUT SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A HOME THAT SUPPORTS OUR RESIDENTS EFFORTS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ABILITIES SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a therapeutic living environment in community-based facilities for adults or children with emotional and/or behavioral problems who require a structured, supervised treatment program which may include individual, group, family and other treatment modalities as appropriate.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ADULT DAY SERVICES FOR AGING ADULTS AND RESPITE CARE FOR CAREGIVERS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO MANAGE AND GROW AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY OF SANTA BARBARA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to plant, maintain and display for public study and enjoyment collections of flowers, trees, shrubs and ground cover, some of which are rare and exotic.