United Way Works with County of Santa Barbara and Partners to Invest $2M in Childcare Solutions
United Way’s Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative surpassed original targets, creating 272 new licensed childcare spaces, new countywi...
November 6, 2025 White House Denial of Food Funds Elicits Local Solidarity (The Voice SB)
October 28, 2025 Sunset on the Sahara Gala Breaks Fundraising Records for United Way’s Community Programs (edhat)
October 17, 2025 Sunset on the Sahara Gala Breaks Fundraising Records for United Way’s Community Programs (SB Independent)
September 18, 2025 City National Bank, United Way Team Up with Franklin Elementary School for Back-to-School Drive (SB Independent)
September 8, 2025 United Way Honors Longstanding Board Members at Annual Thank You Reception (NPRN)
September 4, 2025 United Way Expands Resiliency Grants to Support Families in Santa Barbara County (KEYT)
August 28, 2025 Patagonia, UC Santa Barbara, Cottage Health, Join United Way Coalition to Discuss Childcare’s Economic Impact (edhat)
Augsut 26, 2025 Hersberger on Board and More Miscellany (Montecito Journal)
August 26, 2025 Patagonia, UC Santa Barbara, Cottage Health Join United Way Coalition to Discuss Childcare’s Economic Impact (SB Independent)
August 12, 2025 Susan Hersberger to Lead United Way of Santa Barbara County Board of Directors (Noozhawk)
August 11, 2025 United Way of Santa Barbara County Appoints Susan Hersberger as New Board Chair (KEYT)
August 11, 2025 United Way of Santa Barbara County Appoints Susan Hersberger as New Board Chair (SB Independent)
July 27, 2025 United Way’s Fun in the Sun Scholars Join Music Academy Orchestra at the Lobero Theater (edhat)
July 25, 2025 Fun in the Sun Field Trip Lets Kids Experience the Magic of Music (Noozhawk)
July 25, 2025 United Way’s Fun in the Sun Scholars Join Music Academy Orchestra at the Lobero Theater (SB Independent)
June 25, 2025 United Way’s Fun in the Sun Program Launches at Sites Throughout the County (edhat)
June 24, 2025 Fun in the Sun Summer Camp Program makes a Splash in Santa Barbara County (KEYT)
June 24, 2025 United Way’s Fun in the Sun Program Launches at Sites Throughout the County (SB Independent)
April 22, 2025 United Way’s Mega Tax Day Provides Free Tax Preparation For Over 80 Households Ahead of Tax Deadline (Mega Tax Day)
April 17, 2025 United Way Mega Tax Day Gives Free Tax Prep for 80+ Households (Noozhawk)
April 16, 2025 Buellton City Council puts in a little overtime (Santa Ynez Valley Star)
April 15, 2025 Mega Tax Day Helps Santa Barbara Residents File and Get Maximum Credits (SB Independent)
March 28, 2025 United Way offering free tax service for low income families in Santa Barbara (KEYT)
February 27, 2025 United Way Offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Local Residents in Santa Barbara County (SB Independent)
February 26, 2025 United Way Offers Free Tax Prep Help to Eligible Residents (Noozhawk)
February 12, 2025 New Grant Gives Business Training to Childcare Providers (Noozhawk)
January 7, 2024 Goleta Awards $250,000 to Support Expansion of Child Care Programs (Philanthropy News Digest)
2024
December 24, 2024 Over 1,400 Gifts Donated to Fulfill 300+ Student Wish Lists During United Way’s Annual Holiday Drive (edhat)
December 18, 2024 United Way holiday drive fills more than 300 student wish lists (Santa Maria Times)
October 13, 2024 United Way 27th Annual Red Feather Ball Sets New Fundraising Record (Noozhawk)
September 24, 2024 New United Way Childcare Fund Focuses on Brighter Futures for Kids (Noozhawk)
September 23, 2024 New fund aims to ease childcare costs for middle-income families (KSBY)
August 27, 2024 City National Bank Partners with United Way to Distribute 150 Backpacks and School Supplies to Local Students (SB Independent)
July 24, 2024 Fun in the Sun expands to serve younger students (Costal View News)
April 5, 2024 United Way and Dolly Parton Imagination Library supply free books to kids under five across county (KEYT)
April 4, 2024 United Way Partners with Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Offer Free Books to Children Ages 0-5 (SB Independent)
January 31, 2024 United Way Offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Local Residents in Santa Barbara County (Santa Barbara Independent)
2023
October 27, 2023 United Way’s Red Feather Ball Raises $400,000 for Local Youth Academic Programming (The Giving List)
August 11, 2023 United Way Santa Barbara County CEO Joins Global UW Board (SB Independent)
July 24, 2023 United Way of Santa Barbara County Celebrated a Substantial Donation to the United Learning Center (SB Independent)
July 18, 2023 The Goleta Lions Club Collaborates with United Way’s Fun in the Sun Camps Providing Vision and Hearing Screening (SB Independent)
June 28, 2023 100 Ukuleles Equals Fun in the Sun (Santa Barbar Bowl Foundation)
June 28, 2023 AGIA Affinity Receives 2023 Outstanding Workplace Award (LIve 5 News)
June 22, 2023 Fun in the Sun program begins at schools throughout county (Santa Barbara News-Press)
June 20, 2023 United Way’s Fun in the Sun Program Kicks Off in Santa Barbara County (Goleta Voice)
June 9, 2023 United Way Celebrates 100 Years of Service in Santa Barbara County (Goleta Voice)
June 8, 2023 United Way of Santa Barbara County Celebrates 100 Years of Community Service (KEYT)
May 2, 2023 United Way offers Fun in the Sun at local schools (Santa Barbara News-Press)
April 18, 2023 Taxpayers in Tri-Counties get some relief (KEYT)
April 12, 2023 Fun in Sun Keeps Kids Engaged in Learning During the Summer (Noozhawk)
April 11, 2023 United Way’s Fun in the Sun Program Opens Enrollment for Summer (The Giving List)
March 10, 2023 United Way Partners WIth Housing Authority for VITA Tax Program (The Voice)
March 7, 2023 United Way of Santa Barbar County and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Partner Up for VITA Program (Amigos 805)
January 29, 2023 United Way offers free tax help to local residents (edhat)
January 24, 2023 United Way offers free help with tax preparation (Noozhawk)
2022
December 22, 2022 United Way Holiday Drive Provides Gifts For 250 Local Children (Noozhawk)
October 5, 2022 United Way of Santa Barbara County event raises record-breaking total for educational programs (Santa Barbara News-Press)
June 30, 2022 United Way Continues Crisis Response Efforts (Santa Barbara Independent)
June 11, 2022 United Way of Santa Barbara County Honors Philanthropic Community and Partners (Noozhawk)
June 10, 2022 United Way Honors Philanthropic Community and Partners (NPRN)
May 18, 2022 United Way VITA Tax Program Helps Local Residents Receive Over $2.5 Million Back in Refunds (Santa Barbara Independent)
May 18, 2022 United Way VITA Tax Program Helps Local Residents Receive Over $2.5 Million Back in Refunds (Amigos 805)
May 10, 2022 Union bank Grants $10,000 to United Way of Santa Barbara County (Noozhawk)
April 27, 2022 Childcare access, affordability | United Way expresses concerns during presentation before Santa Barbara City Council (Santa Barbara News-Press)
April 27, 2022 United Way to highlight childcare needs during Santa Barbara City Council meeting (KEYT)
April 16, 2022 United Way of Santa Barbara County is getting set for its “Fun in the Sun” program (Article) (KEYT)
March 31, 2022 Santa Barbara County Community Services, United Way make final push for rental assistance program (KEYT)
March 30, 2022 Women United Derby Luncheon (Santa Barbara Independent)
March 3, 2022 United Way Santa Barbara is offering free income tax help to those in need (KEYT)
February 14, 2022 United Way VITA program offers free tax help to local residents through April 18th (Amigos 805)
February 14, 2022 United Way VITA program offers free tax help to local residents (Newsbreak)
January 7, 2022 United Way of SB County Gift Drive Brings Over 200 Children Holiday Joy (Voice Magazine)
2021
December 22, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 2021 Holiday Gift Drive Supports Over 200 Children this Holiday Season (Santa Barbara Independent)
December 16, 2021 She & Him Deck the Arlington with Christmas Spirit (Santa Barbara Voice)
December 3, 2021 United Way Kicks Off Holiday Gift Drive with Musical Performance at the Arlington Theatre (KEYT)
November 11, 2021 United Way Board of Directors Welcomes Shari Liu Fellows ( Nonprofit Resource Network)
November 9, 2021 Shari Liu Fellows Joins United Way’s Board of Directors (Noozhawk)
November 2, 2021 United Way Board of Directors Welcomes Suzanne Birch (Nonprofit Resource Network)
November 2, 2021 United Way Board of Directors Welcomes Tim Armour (Nonprofit Resource Network)
October 19, 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Funds Available to County Tenant Households (Santa Ynez Valley Star)
October 17, 2021 City National Bank & United Way Provides 100 Backpacks to Franklin Elementary School (edhat)
October 16, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County Raises $220,000 to Support Educational Programming (Noozhawk)
October 15, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County Hosts 24th Annual Red Feather Reception (Nonprofit Resource NEtwork)
October 6, 2021 Santa Barbara County Funneling Millions to Help Renters Affected By Pandemic (Lompoc Record)
October 5, 2021 Santa Barbara Public Health Extends County Indoor Mask Mandate (Noozhawk)
October 2, 2021 School Supplies, $1,000 Gift Card Donated to Franklin School (Santa Barbara News-Press)
October 1, 2021 Eviction Moratorium Ends as more Tenants Get Walking Papers (Santa Barbara Independent)
October 1, 2021 Tenant Protections to Stay Through March (Santa Barbara News-Press)
September 29, 2021 Santa Barbara County Accepting Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Santa Barbara Independent)
September 28, 2021 Rend Relief Still Available in Santa Barbara County as State COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Ends (Noozhawk)
September 28, 2021 Santa Barbara County announces new round of ‘Emergency Rental Assistance Funds‘ (KEYT)
September 28, 2021 United Way taking SB County rental assistance applications (Lompoc Record)
September 17, 2021 Rental Assistance Available for Residents (edhat)
September 1, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Fun in the Sun Serves more than 350 children in Santa Barbara this Summer ( Amigos 805)
August 27, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Fun in the Sun Serves Over 350 Children in Santa Barbara This Summer (NPRNSB)
August 25, 2021 United Way Partners With Housing Authority for United Learning Center – GRAD Academy (Noozhawk)
August 26, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County Partners with Housing Authority for United Learning Center – GRAD Academy (Amigos 805)
August 4, 2021 COVID-Related Eviction Protections Getting Iffier (Santa Barbara Independent)
July 20, 2021 Fun in the Sun Returns With Help From Assistance League of Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Independent)
July 15, 2021 Changing Course: United Way Alters Path to Help Serve More (Montecito Journal – The Giving List)
July 15, 2021 COVID-19 Joint Response Effort closes fund (Santa Barbara News-Press)
July 14, 2021 COVID-19 Joint Response Fund Distributed $5.8 Million to Area Individuals and Nonprofits, Fund to Close in July (Santa Barbara Independent)
July 14, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s FITS and ELSI Programs Kick-Off to Address Pandemic-Related Learning Loss (Santa Barbara Independent)
July 13, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Summer Programs Address Pandemic Learning Loss (Noozhawk)
July 13, 2021 County’s Rental Assistance Program Distributes $14 Million as State Extends Eviction Moratorium (Noozhawk)
July 9, 2021 Staying Safe in the Sun; South Coast Kids Learning About SPF Aimed At Skin Cancer Prevention (KCLU)
July 6, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara county’s 2021-2023 Strategic Plan Renews Commitment to School Readiness/Achievement and Financial Empowerment–Formalizes Focus on Crisis Response and Recovery Work (Amigos 805)
July 2, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 2021-2023 Strategic Plan renews commitment to school readiness/achievement and financial empowerment-formalizes focus on crisis response and recovery work (NPRNSB)
July 2, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County Renews Commitment to School Readiness, Financial Empowerment (Noozhawk)
June 28, 2021 United Way Learning & Enrichment Centers Collaborative Supported Over 600 Students with Safe “in Classroom Learning” During the Pandemic (Amigos 805)
June 26, 2021 Cancer center promotes sun safety (Santa Barbara News-Press)
June 25, 2021 United Way Learning & Enrichment Centers Collaborative supported over 600 students with safe “in classroom learning” during the pandemic (NPRNSB)
June 25, 2021 Collaborative Program Involving School Districts, Nonprofits, Funders Transitions Back to Schools (Noozhawk)
June 23, 2021 Ridley-Tree Cancer Center Partners WIth United Way for Fun in Sun Summer Learning Program (Noozhawk)
June 1, 2021 The Vaccination Equity Project funded more than a dozen local organizations in their efforts to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine (Santa Maria Sun)
May 11, 2021 Vaccine Equity Project Santa Barbara County (Nonprofit Resource Network)
May 12, 2021 Vaccine Equity Project Gets to Work in County (Noozhawk)
May 13, 2021 United Way’s Vaccine Equity Project Aims to Aid Underserved Populations (KEYT)
May 14, 2021 United Way launches vaccine outreach (Santa Barbara News-Press)
May 16, 2021 Vaccine Equity Project Santa Barbara County (edhat Santa Barbara)
May 28, 2021 Santa Barbara County officials aim to increase vaccinations in North County; $870K in grant funding to aid in effort (Lompoc Record)
Mar 8, 2021 $13 Million in Rental Assistance for Santa Barbara County Residents (Santa Barbara Independent)
Mar 16, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Fun in the Sun Program Returns June 21st-July 30th (Nonprofit Resource Network)
Mar 16, 2021 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Fun in the Sun Program Returns (Amigos805)
Mar 16, 2021 Anuncian asistencia de alquiler en el condado de Santa Barbara (Noticias Ya)
March 31, 2021 United Way offers millions in rent relief (Santa Barbara News-Press)
March 31, 2021 Leadership Santa Maria Valley class unveils mobile observatory, children’s bedtime story as legacy projects for community (Santa Maria Sun)
Feb 2, 2021 Bank of America awards $842,000 to Santa Barbara, Ventura nonprofits (Santa Ynez Valley Star)
Feb 12, 2021 $27 Million in Rental Assistance Coming to Santa Barbara County (Santa Barbara Independent)
Feb 18, 2021 Santa Barbara Students Struggle to Learn During Pandemic (Santa Barbara Independent)
Feb 18, 2021 More than $13 Million in Rental and Utility Assistance Funds Made Available by the County of Santa Barbara Through United Way of Santa Barbara County (NPRNSB) – Spanish
Feb 18, 2021 Goleta City Council Authorizes $166,500 in Additional COVID-19 Relief Funds for Residents and Small Businesses (Sana Barbara Independent)
Feb 24, 2021 United Way offering financial assistance grants to individuals, families impacted by covid-19 pandemic (KSBY)
Feb 24, 2021 Challenge grant drive launched to fund educational help for struggling students (KEYT)
Jan 13, 2021 Amid Uncertainty Over Return to School Campuses, United Way Serves Students in Need (Noozhawk)
Jan 19, 2021 Rental Assistance Available For Some Santa Barbara County Residents Hard Hit By COVID-19 (KCLU)
Jan 22, 2021 Rent Payment Help on Tap (Santa Barbara Independent)
Jan 25, 2021 United Way sponsors golf ball drop (Santa Barbara News-Press)
Jan 28, 2021 Additional COVID-19 Rental Assistance Fund Available through United Way (Santa Ynez Valley Star)
Jan 28, 2021 Grants available to help some northern Santa Barbara County tenants pay rent (Santa Maria Times)
2020
Dec 15, 2020 Steve Ortiz Joins Cottage Health Board of Directors (Noozhawk)
Nov 25, 2020 United Way of Santa Barbara County Partners with Albertsons to Deliver 40 Thanksgiving Meals (Independent)
Nov 25, 2020 Thank You to Our Executive Club Members (Independent, pg 2)
Nov 9, 2020 Rent Assistance Available For Some Low Income Central, South Coast Residents Hard Hit By COVID-19 (KCLU)
Nov 9, 2020 Rental assistance still available (SB News-Press)
Nov 6, 2020 $1.3 Million in Rental Assistance Still Available for SB County Residents Through United Way of Santa Barbara County (Amigos805)
Sept 29, 2020 Coalition of Groups Working to Provide Child Care in Santa Barbara County During Pandemic (Noozhawk)
Sept 28, 2020 United Way funding learning centers for hundreds of students across SB County (KEYT)
Sept 21, 2020 In Trying Time of Virtual Education, Learning & Enrichment Collaborative Offers In-Person Support (Noozhawk)
July 30, 2020 Santa Barbara Council Distributes More Than $500,000 in COVID-19 Federal Relief Funding (Noozhawk)
July 27, 2020 United Way of Santa Barbara County Offers Virtual Fun in The Sun Program (Noozhawk)
July 27, 2020 UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DELIVERS IMPACTFUL VIRTUAL FUN IN THE SUN PROGRAM IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 (NPRN)
July 14, 2020 With Rising COVID-19 Cases, Teachers at Santa Barbara Unified Call For Remote Classes (Noozhawk)
June 8, 2020 Santa Barbara County Organizations Serving Free Summer Meals to Thousands of Children (Noozhawk)
May 19, 2020 Local individuals, families assisted through COVID-19 joint response (SY Valley Star)
April 30, 2020 Child Care for Essential Workers (Montecito Journal)
April 27, 2020 Emergency Child Care Initiative Expands Affordable Services (SB Independent)
April 19, 2020 Joint Response Effort contributing $2 Million for COVID-19 relief (KEYT – video clip)
April 13, 2020 Cynder Sinclair: How Funders, Philanthropists Are Pitching In to Help Nonprofits During Crisis (Noozhawk)
April 7, 2020 Santa Barbara Foundations Support Nonprofits in Pandemic COVID-19 Hits NonProfits’ Funding (SB Independent)
April 2, 2020 Emergency Fund Provides Child Care for Essential Workers (SB Independent)
March 31, 2020 Emergency child care fund set up to help essential workers in Santa Barbara County (KEYT)
March 31, 2020 Emergency Child Care Fund Set Up to Assist Essential Workers (Noozhawk)
March 31, 2020 ‘This county gets it’: local foundations rally to help Santa Barbara’s nonprofits adapt (SB News-Press)
March 25, 2020 Cynder Sinclair: Nonprofits Heroically Navigate the Choppy Coronavirus Waters (Noozhawk)
March 25, 2020 Philanthropic ‘Joint Effort’ Doubles Fundraising Number to $2 million (SB Independent)
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 Joint Response Effort for Santa Barbara County Pledges $2 Million in Support (Noozhawk)
March 24, 2020 Santa Barbara’s Homeless Population Faces Coronavirus (SB Independent)
March 20, 2020 COVID-19 RESPONSE EFFORT FROM LOCAL FOUNDATIONS (edhat)
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus-related briefs worth noting (PCBT)
March 15, 2020 Santa Barbara Foundation Offering Coronavirus Webinars for Nonprofits, Business Continuity (Noozhawk)
March 13, 2020 Good Works: Procore, United Way use competitions to teach students (PCBT)
March 9, 2020 Women United Returns to ‘Little Women’ Era for Classic Storybook Luncheon (Noozhawk)
March 7, 2020 United Way, Procore Partner to Bring Interactive STEM Activity to Local Schools (Noozhawk)
March 5, 2020 Women United Host 2nd Classic Storybook Luncheon (edhat)
February 21, 2020 Women United’s Classic Storybook Luncheon Takes a Page From ‘Little Women’ (Noozhawk)
February 20, 2020 Women United Hosts 2nd Annual Classic Storybook Luncheon March 3rd To Benefit United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Youth Education Programs (NPRNSB)
February 4, 2020 VITA tax assistance sites offer free bilingual tax return prep and filing for individuals/families earning less than $56,000 (Amigos805)
February 3, 2020 Tax Help Sites Offer Free Bilingual Tax Return Preparation And Filing (Noozhawk)
January 3, 2020 Volunteers Sought For United Way Income Tax Assistance Program (Noozhawk)
January 3, 2020 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VITA) (NPRNSB)
January 3, 2020 VITA tax assistance sites offer free bi-lingual tax return prep and filing for individuals/families earning less than $66,000 (SB Independent)
2019
November 19, 2019 AGIA Affinity insurance firm raises $116,000 for United Way (Santa Ynez Valley Star)
November 19, 2019 Sparing No Expense, United Way’s Young Leaders Society Raises $8,000 at United We Bowl Event (Noozhawk)
November 2, 2020 AGIA Affinity Services Raises $116,000 For United Way of Santa Barbara County (Noozhawk)
October 2019 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 2019 Red Feather Ball Raises Record $326,000 (Noozhawk)
September 2019 American Red Cross Celebrates Funding of New Disaster Vehicle for Santa Barbara (Noozhawk)
September 2019 United Way Day of Caring Volunteers Make a Difference (Noozhawk)
September 2019 Still Time to Join Day of Caring Volunteer Event, Serve Community Sept. 14 (NPRN)
August 2019 United Way Celebrates Summer Education Program With Surprises (Noozhawk)
August 2019 United Way Red Feather Ball Committee Joins Campers for Summer Fun (Noozhawk)
July 2019 Students Earn United Way’s Outstanding Character Awards (Noozhawk)
July 2019 Students Get Up Close And Musical at Music Academy of the West (Noozhawk)
June 2019 Shared Goals: United Way Honors Tocqueville Society and Leadership Circle (Noozhawk)
June 2019 Wanted: Lunch Bunch Volunteers to Help Kids Have Fun in The Sun (Noozhawk)
June 2019 United Way Honors Legacy Donors (Noozhawk)
May 2019 Assistance League of Santa Barbara Helps Students Suit Up For Fun in Sun (Noozhawk)
May 2019 United Way of Santa Barbara County Recognizes Those Who Give to Community (Noozhawk)
May 2019 United Way of Santa Barbara County to Honor Community Partners (Noozhawk)
April 2019 United Way of Santa Barbara Mega Tax Day Offers Free Tax-Filing Help Before April 15 (Noozhawk)
March 2019 United Way’s Young Leaders Society Inspires Students to Read (Noozhawk)
March 2019 Kathy Ireland, Women United Join to Advance Youth Literacy (Noozhawk)
March 2019 ‘The Girl for the Job’; Kathy Ireland, Women United Join to Advance Youth Literacy (NPRN)
February 2019 California Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign Aims to Help Young Adults Escape Poverty (Noozhawk)
February 2019 United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Takes Fear Out of Filing (Noozhawk)
January 2019 Cottage Health Employees, United Way Spread Joy to Elementary Students (Noozhawk)
2018
December 2018 United Way Seeks Volunteers for Income Tax Assistance Program (Noozhawk)
December 2018 United for Literacy Forum Stresses Power of Bilingual Education (Noozhawk)
November 2018 United Way Young Leaders Raise $4,600 at United We Bowl (Noozhawk)
October 2018 United Way’s Red Feather Ball Honors Volentine Family Foundation for Service, Generosity (Noozhawk)
September 2018 Army of Volunteers Chips In for United Way Day of Caring (Noozhawk)
August 2018 United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Funding Assists Easy Lift Transportation (Noozhawk)
July 2018 United Way’s Fun in the Sun Students Hit All the Right Notes in Helping Compose Concert (Noozhawk)
July 2018 United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund Exemplifies Power of Caring Community (Noozhawk)
May 2018 United Way’s Women United Holds Gathering (Independent)
May 2018 United Way Thomas Fire & Flood Funding Assists Habitat for Humanity Rebuilding Lost Homes (edhat)
May 2018 United Way Receives $200,000 from Jack Johnson Benefit Concert (edhat)
April 2018 United Way Opening Relief Applications (edhat)
April 2018 Santa Barbara County agencies assisting fire, mudslide victims to receive $300K (KSBY)
April 2018 United Way Adds $300,000 to County Agencies for Disaster Relief (Noozhawk)
March 2018 An Info Center Opens in Montecito (Independent)
March 2018 After Disaster in Montecito, Where Is All the Money Going? (Independent)
March 2018 Women Leaders at Forefront of New United Way Program to Booster Childhood Education (KEYT)
March 2018 Women United Launches Philanthropic Support and Advocacy Efforts (Noozhawk)
March 2018 United Way Offers Free Income Tax Help (Noozhawk)
March 2018 Santa Barbara High Students Again Help Those in Need with Free Income Tax Preparation (Noozhawk)
February 2018 Women United Launch to Bring Support and Advocacy to United Way Education Programs (KSBY)
February 2018 Women United to Bring Philanthropic Support to Education Programs (Noozhawk)
February 2018 United Way to Distribute $500,000 to Thomas Fire, Flood Recovery (Noozhawk)
February 2018 United Way to Distribute $1.5M to Assist SoCal Disaster Victims through April; Victim Applications Open (PRNewswire)
February 2018 Former Gauchos Return for LA Galaxy Match Against Fresno FC at UCSB (Noozhawk)
February 2018 LA Galaxy to Donate Feb. 15 Match Proceeds to United Way of Santa Barbara County in Support of Thomas Fire & Flood Fund (LA Galaxy)
February 2018 LA Galaxy to Donate to United Way of Santa Barbara County in Support of Thomas Fire & Flood Fund (SB Family & Life)
February 2018 Local Residents Get First Shot at Jack Johnson Fundraiser Tickets at the Santa Barbara Bowl (KEYT)
February 2018 Jack Johnson Concert a Benefit for Fire, Flood Recovery (Noozhawk)
February 2018 Community Rallies to Help Montecito Mudslide Victims (Noozhawk)
February 2018 Blue Ribbons Worn at Film Festival Help Raise Funds for United Way (KEYT)
February 2018 United Way of Greater Los Angeles Now Accepting Grant Applications for Funds Collected for Victims of Southern California Wildfires and Floods (PRWeb)
January 2018 Pacific Western Bank Gives $100,000 to Thomas Fire, Flood Fund (Noozhawk)
January 2018 ‘Music for Healing and the Community’ Concert Raised $32K for Local Flood Victims (Amigos805)
January 2018 ‘Music for Healing and the Community’ Concert Raised $32K for Local Flood Victims (Independent)
January 2018 Music for Healing Concert Raised $32,000 for Flood Victims (Noozhawk)
January 2018 Santa Barbara Eats and Drinks for Thomas Fire, Montecito Flood Victims (Independent)
January 2018 A Community United (VOICE Magazine)
January 2018 United for Education (The Current)
January 2018 United Way Establishes Thomas Fire and Flood Fund (Noozhawk)
January 2018 CA Mudslide: How to Help Victims in Montecito (Moorpark Patch)
January 2018 To Help Storm Victims, Give to Verified Relief Agencies (SB Family & Life Magazine)
January 2018 United Way Expands Thomas Fire Relief Fund To Help Flood Victims (KCLU)
January 2018 Community Donation Efforts Begin to Help Montecito Mudslide Victims (LA Times)
January 2018 To Help Storm Victims, Give to Verified Relief Agencies (Noozhawk)
January 2018 Campground, Hotel Post Discounts for Those Forced From Homes (Noozhawk)
January 2018 United Way to Support Flood Victims through Reestablished Thomas Fire and Flood Fund (Amigos805)
January 2018 Pacific Western Bank Donates $100,000 to Thomas Fire Recovery (PR Newswire)
January 2018 Pacific Western Bank Donates $100,000 to Thomas Fire Recovery (Markets Insider)
January 2018 Little Girl with Big Heart Cooks up Benefit for Fire Victims (Noozhawk)
January 2018 Big Buzz (VC Reporter)
2017
December 2017 Thomas Fire Fund Fundraiser to be Held Saturday in Morro Bay (KSBY)
December 2017 Donate to Thomas Fire Victims (edhat)
December 2017 In Wake of Thomas Fire, Groups Mobilize to Help Those Lacking a Safety Net (VC Star)
December 2017 Red Cross Issuing First Payment From Thomas Fire Fund (Noozhawk)
December 2017 Initial Distribution to be Made from Thomas Fire Fund by United Way of Ventura County Through Red Cross (PR Newswire)
December 2017 Lompoc Girl’s Hot Cocoa Stand Raises Hundreds for Thomas Fire Fund (KSBY)
December 2017 United Way Thomas Fire Fund Reaches $2.25 Million (Noozhawk)
December 2017 How to Help: Donate to Thomas Fire Relief at Foodbank, Salvation Army, Red Cross (Lompoc Record)
December 2017 United Way Thomas Fire Fund Gets Corporate and Individual Support from Across the Country, $2.1 Million to Date (Erie News Now)
December 2017 United Way Thomas Fire Fund Gets Corporate and Individual Support from Across the Country, $2.1 Million to Date (Business Insider)
December 2017 Lyft Adds United Way Worldwide to In-App Feature as Charitable Partner (Mil Tech)
December 2017 United Way in Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties Unite to Aid Fire Victims (Noozhawk)
December 2017 Deckers Benefit for United Way (KCLU)
December 2017 United Way of Santa Barbara Joins United Way of Ventura County Fundraising Initiative: United Way Thomas Fire Fund (PR Newswire)
November 2017 Young Leaders Society Strikes it Rich at Bowling Fundraiser (Noozhawk)
November 2017 United Way of Santa Barbara County Young Leaders Society Hosts Bowl-a-thon (SB Family & Life Magazine)
November 2017 Bowl-a-Thon Looks to Pin Down Donations for Education (Noozhawk)
November 2017 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Young Leaders Society Presents the 8th Annual United We Bowl (NPRN)
October 2017 United Way’s 21st Annual Red Feather Ball Most Successful in Event’s History (Noozhawk)
October 2017 Local Collaborative Aims to Bolster Pupils’ Reading Proficiency (Amigos805)
October 2017 Local Collaborative Aims to Bolster Pupils’ Reading Proficiency (Noozhawk)
September 2017 Local Collaborative Encourages Transition from “Learning to Read” to “Reading to Learn” for Third Graders (edhat)
September 2017 Local Collaborative Encourages Transition from “Learning to Read” to “Reading to Learn” for Third Graders (Amigos805)
September 2017 Local Collaborative Encourages Transition from “Learning to Read” to “Reading to Learn” for Third Graders (NPRN)
September 2017 1,200 Volunteers Took Part in United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 26th Annual Day of Caring (Amigos 805)
September 2017 Third Grade Opens Pivotal Chapter in Children’s Learning (Noozhawk)
September 2017 United Way Red Feather Ball a Red Letter Benefit for Literacy Programs (Noozhawk)
September 2017 Thousands of Volunteers Pitch In for United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Day of Caring (Noozhawk)
September 2017 Kids Go Back to School with Well-Stocked Backpacks (Noozhawk)
September 2017 Day of Caring (The Current)
August 2017 Build Up a Child’s Character for Life Success (Santa Barbara Family & Life)
August 2017 United Way honors local people, businesses and organizations (Santa Barbara Family & Life)
June 2017 United Way Kids Get “Up Close and Musical” with Help of Music Academy, Montecito Bank & Trust (Noozhawk)
June 2017 United Way Honors Legacy Donors at 32nd Annual Heritage Club Luncheon (Amigos 805)
June 2017 United Way of Santa Barbara Honors Members Old and New (edhat)
February 2017 United Way Volunteer Program Offers Free Income Tax Help (Noozhawk)
January 2017 The S.B. Questionnaire: Steve Ortiz (Independent)
January 2017 United Way Looks to Different Demographics to Help Its Programs (KEYT)
2012 - 2016
November 2016 United Way of Santa Barbara County Appoints Steve Ortiz as President/CEO (Noozhawk)
October 2016 United Way Holds Exquisite Red Feather Ball (Independent)
September 2016 United Way of Santa Barbara County Prepares for Day of Caring (KEYT)
September 2016 City National Bank Partners with United Way to Provide Back-to-School Kits to Elementary Students (Noozhawk)
August 2016 United Way of Santa Barbara County Hosts 25th Annual Day of Caring on Saturday, Sept. 17 (Nonprofit Resource Center)
August 2016 United Way of Santa Barbara County Hosts 25th Annual Day of Caring on 9/17 (Independent)
August 2016 Support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Enter to Win V.I.P. Tickets to See Dolly Parton at the Santa Barbara Bowl (Amigos 805)
July 2016 Hundreds of Santa Barbara Kids Play Olympic Style Games (KEYT)
June 2016 Montecito Bank & Trust, Music Academy of the West Help United Way Students Get Up Close and Musical (Noozhawk)
June 2016 Program In Santa Barbara County Uses Fun To Spark Summer Learning Among At-Risk Kids (KCLU)
June 2016 Hundreds of Kids Experience Classical Music in Santa Barbara’s ‘Fun in the Sun’ Event (KEYT)
May 2016 United They Stand (Montecito Journal, p. 5-6)
May 2016 United Way of Santa Barbara County Hosts 93rd Annual Awards Celebration (Noozhawk)
February 2016 United Way Volunteers Offer Income Tax Help (KEYT)
May 2015 Community Partners Honored at United Way Gala (KEYT)
May 2015 Local Volunteers Recognized (SB News-Press)
Oct 2014 United Way of Santa Barbara County Goes Red, Hot and Swing for Red Feather Ball (Noozhawk)
Oct 2014 United Way Heating Up Red Feather Ball with “Red, Hot & Swing” Theme (Noozhawk)
Sep 2014 Coastal Cleanup Day Volunteers Collect 4,695 Pounds of Trash, Recyclables (Noozhawk)
Sep 2014 United Way Celebrates Grand Opening of United Learning Canter to Assist Students (Noozhawk)
Sep 2014 More Volunteers Needed for United Way’s Day of Caring (Noozhawk)
Aug 2014 United Way’s Red Feather Ball to Honor Jean Schuyler, Santa Barbara County (Noozhawk)
Aug 2014 United Way Seeks Volunteers to Serve Community for a Day of Caring (Noozhawk)
Aug 2014 United Way’s Young Leader Society Celebrates Five Years with Sunset Cruise (Noozhawk)
Aug 2014 United Way Fun in the Sun Summer Program Ends with Olympic Games Party (Noozhawk)
July 2014 United Way Young Leaders Society Celebrating Five Years of Success with Sunset Cruise (Noozhawk)
July 2014 United Way of Santa Barbara County Leaders to Get Dunked for a Cause (Noozhawk)
July 2014 United Way Fun in the Sun Program Pilots Guest Speaker Series “Failing Forward” (Noozhawk)
July 2014 United Way of Santa Barbara County Welcomes Three New Staff Members (Noozhawk)
July 2014 Montecito Bank & Trust, Music Academy Give Kids the Opportunity to Get “Up Close & Musical” (Noozhawk)
June 2014 United Way Recognizes Franklin Students for Achievement in Literacy (Noozhawk)
June 2014 Calle Real Center Hosting “Caring & Sharing” Block Party, Nonprofit Showcase (Noozhawk)
June 2014 Friendship Center Honors the “Big Hearts” of its Volunteers and Donors (Noozhawk)
May 2014 United Way Honors Volunteers for Income Tax Assistance (Noozhawk)
May 2014 United Way Honors Outstanding Individuals, Organizations at Annual Awards Celebration (Noozhawk)
May 2014 United Way of SBC Hosts 91st Annual Awards Celebration on May 7th (Independent)
April 2014 United Way Hosts Thank You Reception to Recognize Most Generous Donors (Noozhawk)
Feb 2014 United Way Offers Free Financial Advice (SB Seasons)
Feb 2014 United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Financial Empowerment Partnership (Amigos 805)
Feb 2014 Elected Officials Support United Way’s Financial Literacy Resource Fair & Mega Tax Day (Noozhawk)
Feb 2014 United Way of Santa Barbara County hosting fourth annual United for Literacy Open House (NBCNEWS.com)
Feb 2014 United Way Hosting Annual United for Literacy Open House (Noozhawk)
Jan 2014 United Way Hosting Mega Tax Day & Financial Literacy Resource Fair (Noozhawk)
Jan 2014 United Way hosts Mega Tax Day & Financial Literacy Resource Fair (Independent)
Nov 2013 United Way’s Young Leaders Teaming up for United We Bowl Fundraiser (Noozhawk)
Nov 2013 Anne Smith Towbes, Hutton Parker Foundation Feted at Red Feather Ball Benefit (Noozhawk)
Oct 2013 17th Annual Red Feather Ball (Santabarbara.com)
Sep 2013 A Feather in her Cap (Montecito Journal)
Sep 2013 CashAdvance.com Sponsors United Way of Santa Barbara’s Day of Caring (SBWire.com)
Sep 2013 Volunteers still needed for United Way’s Day of Caring (Noozhawk)
Sep 2013 22nd Annual Day of Caring (edhat)
Sep 2013 With Community Support, Easy Lift Transportation Launches Freedom Circle Campaign (Noozhawk)
Sep 2013 United Way Celebrating its Annual Day of Caring (St. Ynez Valley News)
Aug 2013 IVYP & United Way Summer Pre-K Camp comes to an end (THRIVE IV Newsletter)
Aug 2013 Volunteers Needed for United Way’s Day of Caring (Noozhawk)
Aug 2013 Wine Cask Partners with United Way (Santabarbara.com)
Aug 2013 Wine Cask Partners with United Way of Santa Barbara County for Lunch Promotion (SB Seasons)
July 2013 United Way Honors Volunteers, Donors and Supporters with Awards Celebration (Noozhawk)
June 2013 Helping Local Students in Need Maintain a Healthy Smile (Direct Relief website)
June 2013 United Way 90th Annual Awards (Montecito Journal)
June 2013 ADT Reception at El Encanto (Montecito Journal)
May 2013 United Way holds Annual Awards Celebration to Honor Community Contributors (Noozhawk)
May 2013 Non-Profit of the Week (edhat) April 2013 Karen Knight Retires after 15 Years of Service (CASA Magazine)
Feb 2013 Fun in the Sun receives a $15,000 check from Union Bank (Coastal View News)
Jan 2013 BEGA-US Donates Lunimaires for Santa Barbara Bohnett Park (Noozhawk)
Jan 2013 BEGA donates new lights for SB Park (Coastal View News)
Nov 2012 Letter of Congratulations for Fun in the Sun from Brian Gallagher, President & CEO of United Way Worldwide
Oct 2012 United Way Auctioning Seats to Dinner Party with County CEO (Noozhawk)
Oct 2012 Fun in the Sun Excellence Award Profile (NSLA Excellence Award Bulletin)
Sep 2012 Huge Success at this year’s 21st Annual Day of Caring (SB Seasons Magazine)
Sep 2012 United Way to kick off Community Campaign with Day of Caring (Noozhawk)
Sep 2012 United Way of Santa Barbara recognizes 250 community partners (Amigos 805)
Sep 2012 SBB&T, United Way Hand Out Free Backbacks, supplies to local students (Noozhawk)
Aug 2012 Reading Plus Congratulates UWSBC for Winning Prestigious 2012 Excellence in Summer Learning Award (Reading Plus)
Aug 2012 United Way Summer Program In Santa Barbara County Mixes Fun, Education For At Risk Students (KCLU)
Aug 2012 United Way’s Fun in the Sun Program Earns National Excellence Award (Noozhawk)
Aug 2012 Nonprofit Wins National Award (Pacific Coast Business Times)
Aug 2012 NSLA Recognizes FITS as a 2012 Recipient of the National Excellence in Summer Learning Award (NSLA)
July 2012 Local Children Get in Touch with Their Wild Side for Special ‘Carnival’ Experience (Noozhawk)