The Channel Islands YMCA is excited to open the first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in Santa Barbara County.The program will house nine youth ages 18 to 21 years old as they transition out of the foster care system and become independent and self-sufficient. 

Youth & Family Services YMCA, in partnership with local philanthropist Steve Lyons, is pleased to invite the community to a special Open House at “The Lyons House.” This event offers the public an exclusive opportunity to tour the newly established residence on De La Guerra Street, designed to support transitional-age youth as they move toward independent adulthood.

For this week’s wellness feature, I dove into the pool of health offerings at the Montecito YMCA with its Executive Director Ryan Power. He said, “This is a great time to join the Montecito YMCA. We are currently running a membership promotion, if you sign up by January 31st the joining fee is $0.

The Lompoc Family YMCA will open its 2025 Annual Campaign in February with a fundraising goal of $110,000.All funds raised during campaign will work to help the community through outreach programming, providing financial assistance to those in need and access to programs/services.

With more than 930 students involved, the Lompoc Family YMCA’s Teen Activity Program continues to grow and aims to provide a safe space for local teens to explore passions, build confidence, and prepare for the future.

Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families and the YMCA Noah’s Anchorage Youth Center each received $50,000 from Montecito Bank & Trust on Monday to support their work with mental wellness and transitional-age y