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We mourn the passing of Dolly Parton, a national treasure and passionate advocate for communities around the world, particularly our littlest learners. We are thankful for her love of learning…

United Way’s Fun in the Sun Scholars Join Music Academy of the West at the Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara, CA, August 3, 2026 – More than 350+ elementary school students…

“Across California, the demand for publicly funded child care far exceeds the supply. In 2024, only 16% of children eligible for publicly funded child care were enrolled. While state spending for publicly funded child…

United Way’s Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative surpassed original targets, creating 272 new licensed childcare spaces, new countywide parent and provider data, an emergency childcare action plan, $100K+ in family childcare…

United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program celebrated another successful year, securing over $2.4M in refunds for qualifying households across four community-based sites. Santa Barbara,…

Santa Barbara, CA, March 10, 2026 – Returning this spring, United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Women United annual luncheon has announced Dr. Emily Jacobs as the event’s keynote speaker. Named…

Santa Barbara, CA, October 17, 2025 – United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 28th Annual Red Feather Ball celebrated record-breaking success, supporting community programs and services across each of United Way’s core…

This year, United Way of Santa Barbara County’s annual Holiday Gift Drive helped to make the holiday season memorable for 252 local children and families. The gifts, which were donated…

On September 23rd, 2022, United Way of Santa Barbara County hosted its 25th annual Red Feather Ball. The gala is the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year, supporting United Way’s…

Santa Barbara, CA, August 2022 – Since 1997, United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) has provided Fun in the Sun, a collaborative summer learning program for local students and families. 2022…