Every single person in this world needs to eat and eat healthy food. Unfortunately, some people are just not able to feed themselves due to financial situations, illnesses, age and many other reasons. It is sad, but true. This reality hits us around the world and it is very sad to see how in countries… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara and its surrounding areas are full of forest and nature. One of those landscapes are in Los Padres National Forest in California which is the second largest national forest, with an extension of 220 miles across the scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. It has over 8,800 feet in elevation and it covers many… Continue Reading
Whether you are a newcomer to Santa Barbara, or you have been living here quite some time, here are some of the most terrific communities and nonprofits you can be a part of. There are many ways you can get involved, whether you become a volunteer, donating some of your time to actually do things… Continue Reading
is a word that designates an inclination of human beings which is characterized by the manifestation of love and charity towards the human race, the neighbor and is materialized through a variety of actions aimed to foster the well-being and common good of people, never expecting to receive something in return for all the help… Continue Reading
The Dream Foundation is the only national dream-granting organization for adults. In 2014, the Dream Foundation added a new program called, Dreams for Veterans. Its mission is to serve those who have served by giving back to terminally ill veterans and their families through the fulfillment of a final dream. This isn’t the first time… Continue Reading
The University of California Santa Barbara announced on May 26, 2016 that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations grant winner. David Low (pictured below), a professor in UCSB’s Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, will pursue an innovative global health and development research project titled “Strategy for development of enteric pathogen-specific phage”. Low’s research… Continue Reading
What is Storyteller Children’s Center? Storyteller was founded in 1988 when a group of concerned community members noticed the astounding number of homeless families living on the streets of Santa Barbara County. The children needed a place to go while their parents worked. Storyteller provides tuition-free early childhood education for homeless and at-risk children in… Continue Reading
Hospice of Santa Barbara plays a key role in the local community by working with individuals and their loved ones who are facing terminal and chronic illnesses. The organization’s professionals work with individuals of all ages and offer a wide range of programming, from group therapy to healing through art. All of the programming at… Continue Reading