Kenny Slaught reports on his blog that some of the most famous Santa Barbara architecture features include the centuries-old Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo Viejo district in historic downtown along with the two pink towers of the Old Mission, hosting today retreats and festivals. The brightly colored tiles making up the County Courthouse are brilliant displays… Continue Reading
DVS: Domestic Violence Solutions for everybody
Talking about domestic violence is difficult and not pleasant. Throughout the years there have been many charities and institutions that address this problem and try to tackle it in the best way possible. If we take a look at the numbers of domestic violence around the world, we can say that the effort has failed… Continue Reading
Kenny Slaught Supports I Have A Friend Program
Children who have been through loss can feel paralyzed and overwhelmed. Many children in this situation may act out and teens may engage in risky behaviors, such as alcohol, drugs, or self-mutilation. Kenny Slaught notes that the I Have a Friend program gives them an alternative outlet, giving them the ability to overcome their grief… Continue Reading
Kenny Slaught Notes One In Five Kids Struggles With Loss
Kenny Slaught notes that Hospice of Santa Barbara delivers a wide range of services not only for those facing terminal and chronic illness, but also for their families. Many of the organization’s programs focus on the needs of children as they struggle with the impending or recent passing of a family member. Around 20 percent… Continue Reading
Kenny Slaught Supports HSB’s Mentorship For Grieving Youth
When a child experiences the loss of a parent, they often feel that life will never again be the same. They will feel lost and heartbroken. As discussed by Kenny Slaught, “The I Have a Friend mentor program allows these young people to share their feelings with someone who has experienced something very similar.” Each… Continue Reading
CADA: tackling alcoholism and drug abuse in Santa Barbara
Drugs and alcohol have been a big problem for almost every community in the world. We can consider that nobody is absolutely safe from falling into these addictions. Fortunately, there are many institutions in almost every city in the world that tackle this problem. Many of these institutions have very controversial approaches to these addictions… Continue Reading
Kenny Slaught Encouraging Knowledge Of EDMR
Several Hospice of Santa Barbara counsellors have obtained certification for EDMR and are effectively integrating the service into treatment plans. This is resulting in many patients reporting greater feelings of ease and comfort than they experienced with talk therapy alone. EMDR will not replace the need for talk therapy, but does serve as an important… Continue Reading
Nonprofit Kinect: helping charities do their job
As a company are you a bit afraid of what is happening with your charity money? Do you know what to do with your fiduciary responsibility? Have you ever wondered if your fundraising activities are enough and if your company can support such fundraising? Nonprofits are very important for the community as we have seen… Continue Reading