To maintain and operate the archive library

To provide drug and alcohol recovery programs and homeless guest services

Provide affordable housing, programs and services to improve the quality of life for residents

Our mission is to steward the past and present of the presidio neighborhood and inspire preservation advocacy throughout the county in order to create a more vibrant community. we do this by operating el presidio de santa barbara historic park for the state of california. we also own and operate casa de la guerra as a house museum, administrate a facade easement over the historic el paseo shops and offices, and operate the santa ines mission mills state property for california.

To obtain & provide funds exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, & to receive gifts & grants of money & property of every kind & to administer the same exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.

Training and education to prepare members to contribute and participate in charitable works.

To conserve natural resources, agricultural land & open spaces for present & future generations.

The mission of pasf is to provide financial assistance to students of the performing arts and to support music educational outreach organizations in the santa barbara community.

Support cold spring school

The mission of the glendon association is to save lives and enhance mental health by addressing the social problems of suicide, child abuse, violence, and troubled interpersonal relationships.

Support wood glen hall

The montecito friends of the library is a non-profit organization formed to raise much needed funds in order to supplement the funding from the county of santa barbara to the santa barbara public library. the ultimate goal of the organization is to offer this additional funding so the montecito library can continue to enhance its ability to provide comprehensive and innovative programming, timely resources & responsive assistance to foster a thriving community of learning, sharing and creating.

Community social services.

In 1965, elings park was santa barbara's first major reclamation project, transforming the city landfill into a magnificent 230-acre park-the largest community supported, nonprofit, public park in america. no city or county monies are used for maintenance, improvements, or operations. every year, 300,000 children, youth, and adults from all backgrounds and from throughout the county utilize elings park for softball, rugby, soccer, bmx, tennis, recreation, theatrical and musical entertainment, hiking, paragliding, dog walking, falling in love, weddings, and family gatherings-an average of 822 visits per day and 100+ sports teams! the park is open 363 days per year and admission is free. according to research from the trust for public land, green spaces reduce violent crime; counter stress and social isolation (especially for older adults); improve concentration for children with attention deficit disorder; enhance relaxation; and promote self-esteem and resilience.

The mission of domestic violence solutions for santa barbara county is to end the intergenerational cycle of domestic violence by providing prevention and intervention services and by challenging society's attitudes, beliefs and behaviors to effect social change.

Ensemble theatre company's (etc) mission is to engage its audiences with entertaining, compelling and thought-provoking theatrical productions. etc presents important new plays and innovative interpretations of the classics for a broad audience from santa barbara and throughout california. in addition to its five mainstage productions per season in its state-of-the-art 294-seat theater, etc runs a summer young actors conservatory and presents in-school workshops.

To provide adult day services for aging adults and respite care for caregivers.

The sbcc foundation fuels the excellence of santa barbara city college by engaging the community, building relationships, and inviting the generosity of donors. the resources raised and managed by the foundation enrich college programs, remove barriers, and empower students to succeed.

To operate a school for grades 6-9, delivering a holistic program of academics, arts & athletics, community service, and outdoor education that fosters passion for life and learning, self trust, strength and courage to succeed, and compassion and respect for others.