Make a Donation  


Contact Us


Get E-News





         

Getting Results


 » Children
 » Families
 » Seniors
Unique Initiatives &   Colloborations



Power of Partnership 2009-2010 Unique Initiatives & Collaborations





successful Children and Youth

 


A safe, nurturing summer education and enrichment program for 300+ local disadvantaged children annually, focusing on positive character development, scholastic improvement, and parental involvement. Fun in the Sun has locations in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria.  Fun in the Sun includes:

 

 

  • education and exploration of art, career, dance, and more
  • educational field trips
  • Counselor in Training program
  • parent education workshops
  • clothing and school materials
  • sun exposure/cancer education
  • daily snacks and meals
  • swim/tennis lessons
  • dental and health screenings
  • a volunteer opportunity involving over 600 local adults......and much more.
Partners include: Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, Assistance League of Santa Barbara, Boys and Girls Club of Carpinteria, Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria School District, City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, Clinics on Wheels, Community Action Commission, Community Environmental Council, Cornelia Moore Dental Foundation, Dancing Drum, Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara, Goleta Union School District, Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens, Santa Barbara Jazz Dance Academy at Arts Alive!, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Santa Barbara Public Library, Santa Barbara School District, Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons, United Way of Santa Barbara County

Senior Caregiver Coalition of Santa Barbara County
Community coalition providing care and services to family caregivers of dependent adults through competent and caring community volunteers.  Partners include: Alzheimer's Association - California Central Coast Chapter, Coast Caregiver Resource Center, Friendship Adult Day Care Center, Independent Living Resource Center, Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara and United Way of Santa Barbara County.

 

better Communities

 

Power of Partnership  Initiative
Community-wide initiative to develop a community consensus plan for children, family and seniors, consisting of a vision statement, prioritized goals, measurable objectives, benchmarks and strategies for the next 5 and 10 years. Partners include: Dozens of government leaders, elected officials, CEO's, non-profit executives, education leaders, foundation executives, & community volunteers.


Get E-News Updates


Sign up to receive our
E-News to see how United Way of Santa Barbara County helps year-round. Sign up now!
» Learn More



Make a Contribution to Help Those in Need in Your Community



Donate Online Now!


 
         


© United Way of Santa Barbara County  All Rights Reserved