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.
Case Management for Homeless Mothers and their Children. Case management staff to provide low-income and homeless mothers and their children the Program of Affordable Transitional Housing and Services (PATHS) that works to build independence and self-sufficiency.
2009-10 - $ 75,000
Family Strengthening Program. Address legal problems and expand parenting education for single mothers transitioning to jobs and permanent housing.
2016-17 - $ 60,000
Helps formerly homeless mothers adjust to and fully participate in the Family Strengthening Program
2022-23 - $ 100,000
Capital Campaign Lead Gift to Purchase a Second Location. Lead grant in a $2.5 million expansion campaign to provide early childhood education for at-risk children at a second facility.
2007-08 - $ 150,000
Food program for low-income preschool children.
2013-14 - $ 50,000
Deliver on-site support services to families of at-risk preschool children
2021-22 - $ 55,000
Provide building materials, appliances and the transportation trailer for three “tiny houses.”
2015-16 - $ 50,000
Homelessness Prevention Program. Salary of one case manager for one year to assist at-risk families in jeopardy of becoming homeless.
2007-08 - $ 50,000
Family Homeless Shelter Improvements. Install air conditioning and sound proofing in the family homeless shelter.
2014-15 - $ 50,000