SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A non-profit focused on helping mothers in need is hiring a bilingual coordinator in Santa Barbara.

Thanks to a grant of $80,000 from the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara, Mothers' Helpers will be able to cover the salary and benefits of a part-time, bilingual coordinator for Mothers’ Helpers’ storefront support center.

From Women's Fund of Santa Barbara:

Baby essentials can easily total $2,500 in the first six months of an infant’s life.

These costs place a…

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was a tragedy that changed a Santa Barbara woman’s  life forever. 

A traffic accident killed her fiance and landed her in the hospital.

It happened on August 9th 2016, when Leslie Salazar was a passenger in a car driving through the Santa Barbara Mesa. 

“I was in the car with my fiancée. The car was speeding. I jumped out of the vehicle," said Salazar.

20 minutes later, her fiancée who was driving under the influence crashed into a power pole, at more than 90 miles an hour killing all three people in the car.

An…

The Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP) — a preschool for students ages 18 months to five years — has received a $100,000 grant from the Santa Barbara Women’s Fund, according to a press release sent out this week. 

CCP was one of 11 nonprofits to receive grant funding during a ceremony at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara on May 20. The grant will fund scholarships for preschool students enrolled in CCP’s Dual Language Immersion program. 

CCP Executive Director Teresa Alvarez said in a press release that CCP could not be more thrilled to be recognized by the…

With a membership of over 1400, The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara demonstrates the power of the people to do good, in this case, women. When 500 of the group, including their friends and supporters, gathered at the Lobero on May 20th, they celebrated giving grants to eleven local organizations totaling $1.25 million - a record, and a testament to collective giving.

"The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara is based on a very simple but durable idea - through collective giving, we can have an impact much greater than any of us could have alone," shared organization Board Chair Carolyn Jabs…

The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara (WFSB) held its 21^st year anniversary event, “Celebration of Grants” at the Lobero Theatre on Tuesday, May 20. There were over 500 in attendance including members and their guests.

This year, the WFSB provided $1.25 million in grants to eleven local nonprofits, the funding provided by its 1,426 women members.

Pre-event…

On May 20, more than 500 community supporters gathered for the annual Celebration of Grants event at the iconic Lobero Theater to celebrate and learn about the vital projects funded this year.

Attendees sat spellbound as 11 nonprofit leaders revealed their award-winning work. Each one received a much-anticipated grant award from the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara.

Inspiring stories of how these gifts will transform the incredible work of each organization gave deep meaning to the importance of this rare group of philanthropic women who are changing lives every day.

The…

The word of the evening? Transformative.

Transformative to attendees, volunteers, and staff; to local nonprofits; and, of course, transformative to women, children, and families in our community.

This transformative moment was the annual Celebration of Grants. On May 20, 11 nonprofits addressing critical needs in south Santa Barbara County were awarded a record $1,250,000 in grants.

As one of the largest giving circles in the U.S., boasting more than 1400 members and 265 volunteers, the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara has been transforming our community for 21 years. “…

A collective effort by 1,426 local women addresses the critical needs of women, children, and families in south Santa Barbara County.

The power of collective giving was on display on May 20, 2025 when the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara awarded an unprecedented $1.25 million in grants to 11 local nonprofits — showcasing the power of collective giving in the Santa Barbara community. This accomplishment was made possible through the generosity of 1,426 local women members who have combined their charitable contributions into a substantial grants pool.

On a spirited…

The power of collective giving was on display on May 20^th when the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara awarded an unprecedented $1.25 million in grants to 11 local nonprofits —showcasing the power of collective giving in the Santa Barbara community. This accomplishment was made possible through the generosity of 1,426 local women members who have combined their charitable contributions into a substantial grants pool.

On a spirited evening at the iconic Lobero Theatre, more than 500 members, guests, sponsors, and community supporters gathered to celebrate and learn about…

A collective effort by 1,426 local women addresses critical community needs

The power of collective giving was on display on May 20th when the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara awarded an unprecedented $1.25 million in grants to 11 local nonprofits —showcasing the power of collective giving in the Santa Barbara community. This accomplishment was made possible through the generosity of 1,426 local women members who have combined their charitable contributions into a substantial grants pool.

On a spirited evening at the iconic Lobero Theatre, more than 500 members, guests…

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara made a big announcement to help almost a dozen nonprofits in the community.

The organization awarded a record $1.25 million in grants to 11 local nonprofits.

The funding was made possible through the contributions of 1,426 local women members who pooled their charitable donations.

Over 500 Women’s Fund members, guests, sponsors, and community supporters gathered at the iconic Lobero Theatre to celebrate and learn about the funded projects.

From the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara:

Board Chair Carolyn…

Funding to Support Vital Programs for Women, Children, and Families in south Santa Barbara County

The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara is excited to announce a grants pool of $1,250,000. On May 20, at the Celebration of Grants at the Lobero Theatre, the money will be distributed to local nonprofits for programs addressing the critical needs of women, children, and families in south Santa Barbara County.

The record-breaking grants pool makes the Women’s Fund one of the largest collective giving circles in the country. Since its founding by 12 local women in 2004, the…

The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara is proud to announce the election of its 2025 Board of Directors, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s continuing commitment to support the local community. The 18-member board will be led by newly elected Chair Carolyn Jabs and Vice Chair Lauren Trujillo. Continuing in officer roles are Treasurer Kathy Dunlap and Secretary Sabina White.

Newly elected board members Katya Armistead and Margie Larkin join a dedicated team of continuing board members, which includes Roberta Collier, Sarah de Tagyos, Jamie Dufek, Yonie Harris, Nancy…