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To provide a safe, welcoming and beautiful skatepark for the community of carpinteria.

To inspire and empower girls and young women to be strong, smart and bold.

Our mission is to provide the children of mirebalais, haiti with a future filled with faith, hope and love. destined for grace accomplishes this through running a k-6th elementary school in haiti.

A major focus of the international lions assn is to help people with sight and vision problems improve their vision. other health care needs supported by the projects include hearing, diabetes, and cancer. the main charitable activity of this organization (separate from it's lions club affiliations) is the acquision of surplus land for the public's use as a public park and community meeting area. volunteers contribute their time for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the public park, including providing activities, entertainment, and bbq's for major holidays. this group also conducts fundraising events to raise funds to support local community activities such as scholarships, food and clothing banks, community beautification, special target programs for youth and senior citizens, and educational programs.

The organization mission is to be a premier small-town community arts and event center; fostering diverse community involvement; nurturing the creative process; providing variety of experiences; serving as the gathering place for the community.

Operation and maintenance of a private school for approx 110 students.

The santa barbara foresters are an amateur baseball organization. the players are ages 18 and up and are mostly collegiate players playing in june, july and august. they play 50 games per summer with home games at pershing park and away games at other various cities in california. the foresters also participate in the national baseball congress world series in wichita, kansas. the santa barbara foresters are also responsible for the "hugs for cubs" program. this is a support program for children afflicted with cancer. we visit the children in the hospital in both santa barbara and wichita and sponsor a baseball clinic free for the children every summer. we also take them and their family members to professional baseball games, whale watching trips, and other outings. we assist the families in any transportation needs they may have. these activities account for about one-third of our time.

Carpinteria children's project prepares carpinteria valley children to enter kindergarten ready for success, regardless of the challenges they face, and promotes access to a strong network of resources carpinteria families need to thrive.

To conduct an annual festival for the enjoyment of local residents and businesses, as well as tourists in order to promote the avocado agricultural industry, to provide the funding of sponsorships to support local community projects and the development of tourism within the carpinteria valley.

Provide assistance to families of children with pediatric cancer or other medical conditions receiving treatment in santa barbara county.

Residential home care for developmentally disabled.

Terra marine research & education, (tmre), was incorporated in 1986 to conduct research and education in the marine sciences and related fields. tmre seeks funding and provides logistical support for groups and individuals engaged in projects designed to further our understanding of marine, island, and coastal ecosystems, as well as projects designed to minimize impact and enhance responsible utilization of natural resources.

To provide services to residents of the tri-counties with mental and/or physical disabilities, so that they may work and live independently as contributing citizens within the community of their choice.

Museum of local history and historical society

Through commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service, each member of the cate community contributes to what our founder called "the spirit of this place all compounded of beauty and virtue, quiet study, vigorous play, and hard work."

The channel islands ymca is a charitable organization providing programs based upon christian principles to people of all ages, races, religious beliefs and economic status to promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. the y is a diverse organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment of nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. we believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. at the y, strengthening community is our cause. every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

To support the carpinteria unified school district

Provide / maintain community building and park for the public's use