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Annual Awards Celebration
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Four Seasons Biltmore
Loggia Room
(805) 965-8591 ext. 110
For photos & highlights of past events, click on the links before:
Annual Awards 2007
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General E-News
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December 2007 |
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 Local Organizations Help United Way's Southern California Wildfires Recovery Fund
In California, wildfires are not a new occurrence. Each year dry winds and hot temperatures bring fuel for fire season. In October 2007 the fires were unprecedented. Twenty-four seperate fires burned more than 500,000 acres within seven different counties, causing several deaths and injuries and leaving more than 2,000 people without homes.
United Way of San Diego County started what has become known as the Southern California Wildfires Recovery Fund. Bringing together eight United Way's throughout Southern California, including United Way of Santa Barbara County, the fund will help to help rebuild the communities that lost so much in these fires. Gifts to United Way Southern California Wildfires Recovery Fund will support services that help to bring a community back better than before (e.g. housing, mental health, quality child care, job training). United Ways will activate local volunteer committees of community leaders to review applications from partner agencies and develop strategies to address the long term needs of those affected.
We would like to extend a very warm thank you to some of the local organizations who's corporate offices have helped make a lasting impact on the lives of the community members affected by the Southern California Fires: Nordstrom, Lockheed Martin, CB Richard Ellis, Wells Fargo Bank, and Costco. Thank you very much for your generosity, caring, and support. |
 United Way Celebrates Volunteerism
United Way of Santa Barbara County's Endowment and Gift Planning Services is fortunate to have a premier group of volunteer estate and financial planning professionals who work to promote our programs and assist with the technical questions relating to charitable gift planning. At a recent committee meeting, this formidable group reviewed their 2007 results which included complex life income plans utilizing real estate and other appreciated assets. When the meeting adjourned, the committee joined in the festive celebration of their successful year and the camaraderie established through their volunteerism.
Accompanied by accordionist Susan Frazier (center) are committee members from left to right; Tim Gamble, V.P. of Northern Trust; Mike Bergquist, JD, CFP® of Michael J. Bergquist Financial & Estate Planning; Committee Chair Diane Doiron, CLU of Doiron Financial Associates; Marilyn Anticouni, Esq. Elder Law Attorney; Joe Green, Esq. and partner with Mullen & Henzell, LLP; Susan Frazier, CPA, MST and partner with MacFarlane Faletti & Co, LLP; Judy Goodbody, CFRE, IAR, CRTP and United Way's Gift Planning Services Officer; Paul Didier, CFP® and United Way's President and CEO; Suzi Schomer, Senior V.P. & Managing Director of Northern Trust; and Dennis Forster, CFP® and Senior V.P. Investments at Smith Barney. Not pictured is Len Jarrott, MBA, CCIM and President of Jarrott & Company. We appreciate and recognize the time and many talents contributed by the members of this committee.
For more information about volunteer opportunities in Santa Barbara County, go to www.unitedwaysb.org .
For United Way of Santa Barbara County, the Power of Partnership is more than a slogan, it has been a way of life for us in Santa Barbara for more than 85 years. United Way has been identifying the health and human services needs of this community and finding the resources (both monetary and voluntary) from our earliest days as the Community Chest.
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 United Way Welcomes Ruth Mudge as Volunteer Systems Coordinator
Ruth E. Mudge has joined United Way of Santa Barbara County as the Volunteer System Coordinator. Ruth E. brings 21 years of experience in personnel support and information systems management to this position. She retired as a Lieutenant Commander from the United States Navy in 2006. During her last tour she served as Administrative Director for Naval Reserves Commander Naval Forces Korea Headquarters. Previously she had worked as the Administrative Department Head at Naval Communications Area Master Station Mediterranean, Naples, Italy, and Assistant Officer in Charge, Personnel Support Detachment, London, England. She holds a master's degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Southern California. Welcome Ruth E. |
 United Way: Lending a Helping Hand
Through community partnerships, United Way of Santa Barbara County and the Power of Partnership™ provide programs like 2-1-1, a program of Family Service Agency, that are helping residents throughout the Santa Barbara County area on a daily basis. These partnerships build a stronger and more stable environment for everyone. Last year a middle-aged woman who suffers from both physical and mental disabilities, and has a long history of substance abuse resulting in pending drunk driving charges, hit the proverbial "rock bottom" and slit her wrists in an attempt at suicide. As she reconsidered this fatal attempt, she called 2-1-1 to get help. Their staff was able to provide crisis counseling as well as referral to the psychiatric unit at her local hospital for voluntary inpatient care. Several days later, this woman contacted us again, this time, to express her gratitude. She acknowledged that calling the number and pursuing treatment at her local hospital was her first step toward recovery.This woman continues to use 2-1-1 as part of her support system, and calls from time to time for brief counseling and referrals. | |
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| Contact Information |
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320 East Gutierrez Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 965-8591
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About Us
Through the Power of Partnership™, whether a neighborhood project or a community-wide initiative, United Way of Santa Barbara County unites people from government, business, education, faith groups, non profits and ordinary citizens to develop innovative strategies for community change that will have an impact for years to come. |
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