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    KEYT News | Mothers’ Helpers: Non-profit in Santa Barbara to Hire Bilingual Coordinator

    SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A non-profit focused on helping mothers in need is hiring a bilingual coordinator in Santa Barbara.

    Thanks to a grant of $80,000 from the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara, Mothers' Helpers(link is external) will be able to cover the salary and benefits of a part-time, bilingual coordinator for Mothers’ Helpers’ storefront support center.

    From Women's Fund of Santa Barbara:

    Baby essentials can easily total $2,500 in the first six months of an infant’s life.

    These costs place a…

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    KEYT News | Tragedy to Triumph: Santa Barbara Mother Speaks Out Years after Losing Fiancé in Triple Fatal Crash

    SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was a tragedy that changed a Santa Barbara woman’s  life forever. 

    A traffic accident killed her fiance and landed her in the hospital.

    It happened on August 9th 2016, when Leslie Salazar was a passenger in a car driving through the Santa Barbara Mesa. 

    “I was in the car with my fiancée. The car was speeding. I jumped out of the vehicle," said Salazar.

    20 minutes later, her fiancée who was driving under the influence crashed into a power pole, at more than 90 miles an hour killing all three people in the car.

    An…

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  • Coastal View News June 12, 2025 Edition

    Coastal View News | CCP receives $100k grant from Women’s Fund

    The Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP) — a preschool for students ages 18 months to five years — has received a $100,000 grant from the Santa Barbara Women’s Fund, according to a press release sent out this week. 

    CCP was one of 11 nonprofits to receive grant funding during a ceremony at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara on May 20. The grant will fund scholarships for preschool students enrolled in CCP’s Dual Language Immersion program. 

    CCP Executive Director Teresa Alvarez said in a press release that CCP could not be more thrilled to be recognized by the…

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    Voice News | The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara: Banding Together to Transform Lives

    With a membership of over 1400, The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara demonstrates the power of the people to do good, in this case, women. When 500 of the group, including their friends and supporters, gathered at the Lobero on May 20th, they celebrated giving grants to eleven local organizations totaling $1.25 million - a record, and a testament to collective giving.

    "The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara is based on a very simple but durable idea - through collective giving, we can have an impact much greater than any of us could have alone," shared organization Board Chair Carolyn Jabs…

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    The Montecito Journal | Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara 21st Anniversary Grantee Celebration

    The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara (WFSB) held its 21st year anniversary event, “Celebration of Grants” at the Lobero Theatre on Tuesday, May 20. There were over 500 in attendance including members and their guests.

    This year, the WFSB provided $1.25 million in grants to eleven local nonprofits, the funding provided by its 1,426 women members.

    Kerry Parker and Caroline Jabs

    Pre-event…

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    Noozhawk | Cynder Sinclair: Women’s Fund Transforms Lives With Awards to 11 Local Nonprofits

    On May 20, more than 500 community supporters gathered for the annual Celebration of Grants event at the iconic Lobero Theater to celebrate and learn about the vital projects funded this year.

    Attendees sat spellbound as 11 nonprofit leaders revealed their award-winning work. Each one received a much-anticipated grant award from the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara.

    Inspiring stories of how these gifts will transform the incredible work of each organization gave deep meaning to the importance of this rare group of philanthropic women who are changing lives every day.

    The…

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  • Santa Barbara Independent

    Santa Barbara Independent | Transforming Lives, One Grant at a Time: The Women’s Fund Celebration of Grants Awarded 11 Local Nonprofits a Total of $1.25 Million

    The word of the evening? Transformative.

    Transformative to attendees, volunteers, and staff; to local nonprofits; and, of course, transformative to women, children, and families in our community.

    This transformative moment was the annual Celebration of Grants. On May 20, 11 nonprofits addressing critical needs in south Santa Barbara County were awarded a record $1,250,000 in grants.

    As one of the largest giving circles in the U.S., boasting more than 1400 members and 265 volunteers, the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara has been transforming our community for 21 years. “…

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  • Patch.com

    Patch.com | Transforming Lives: Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara Awards $1.25 Million

    A collective effort by 1,426 local women addresses the critical needs of women, children, and families in south Santa Barbara County.

    The power of collective giving was on display on May 20, 2025 when the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara awarded an unprecedented $1.25 million in grants to 11 local nonprofits — showcasing the power of collective giving in the Santa Barbara community. This accomplishment was made possible through the generosity of 1,426 local women members who have combined their charitable contributions into a substantial grants pool.

    On a spirited…

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  • edhat.com

    edhat | Transforming Lives: The Women’s Fund Awards a Record $1.25 Million to Local Nonprofits

    The power of collective giving was on display on May 20th when the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara awarded an unprecedented $1.25 million in grants to 11 local nonprofits —showcasing the power of collective giving in the Santa Barbara community. This accomplishment was made possible through the generosity of 1,426 local women members who have combined their charitable contributions into a substantial grants pool.

    On a spirited evening at the iconic Lobero Theatre, more than 500 members, guests, sponsors, and community supporters gathered to celebrate and learn about…

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  • 500+ members and guests seated in the Lobero Theatre at the Celebration of Grants Event

    Transforming Lives: The Women’s Fund Awards a Record $1.25 Million to Local Nonprofits

    A collective effort by 1,426 local women addresses critical community needs

    The power of collective giving was on display on May 20th when the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara awarded an unprecedented $1.25 million in grants to 11 local nonprofits —showcasing the power of collective giving in the Santa Barbara community. This accomplishment was made possible through the generosity of 1,426 local women members who have combined their charitable contributions into a substantial grants pool.

    On a spirited evening at the iconic Lobero Theatre, more than 500 members, guests…

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