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Channel Islands YMCA’s Newest Facility in Santa Barbara Will Serve Homeless Young Adults
The Channel Islands YMCA is renovating its Haley Street youth and Family Center, the organization’s newest facility in Santa Barbara that will serve homeless people ages 18 to 24. The facility, at 701 E. Haley St., is a former fire station that the YMCA is renting from the City of Santa Barbara. Jennifer Heinen-Stiffler, chief operating officer for the…
In The News: Backpack Give Back Helps Lighten Load for Struggling Families
Back-to-school can be a stressful time for many families, especially those who are struggling to provide the basics for their children. In an effort to assist struggling households, three local YMCA groups have stepped up to help by providing children with school backpacks. Beginning mid-September, the Santa Barbara Family YMCA, Montecito Family YMCA, and the…
Stuart C. Gildred Names Kathryn Thompson branch executive director
Stuart C. Gildred YMCA has promoted Regional Wellness Director Kathryn Thompson to branch executive director. Thompson, who was born and raised on the Central Coast, began her career with Santa Barbara County YMCAs in 2019 at the Lompoc branch, and in 2020 joined the Stuart C. Gildred family branch located in Santa Ynez. Thompson, who…
In the News: SUMMER CAMP EXTRAVAGANZA
Summer camps organized by the YMCA are as much of a seasonal tradition for some families as Independence Day fireworks and Labor Day beach barbecues. More kids attend camps organized by the venerable nonprofit each year than any other local organization. The Channel Islands YMCA overseas branches in Ventura and Camarillo as well as several…
In the News: YMCA offering LIVESTRONG program for cancer survivors
The Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA will offer a free, 12-week LIVESTRONG wellness program to cancer survivors from May 17 to Aug. 4. The program is geared toward adult cancer survivors and focuses on treating the whole person, not just the disease. Such an approach helps participants move beyond cancer in mind, body and spirit, according to…
Montecito Bank & Trust Awards $33,000 at 30th Annual Anniversary Grants Reception
Montecito Bank & Trust held its 30th annual Anniversary Grants reception Thursday evening at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum to honor 11 local nonprofit organizations, awarding a total of $33,000. This year’s event was the first to be held in-person in about two years, since the 2020 and 2021 Anniversary Grants programs were held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each year…
Stuart Gildred Family YMCA aims to raise $185K for community members in need
The Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA kicked off its annual fundraising campaign on Feb. 2 to drum up funding to subsidize programs and provide financial assistance for families and individuals in need. Some programs that will benefit include child care, camp, sports and after-school programs, as well as fitness programming for all ages. The organization has set a…
Lompoc Family YMCA Annual Campaign
The Lompoc Family YMCA announced a $90,000 fundraising goal for its upcoming 2022 annual campaign, which will provide outreach programming, financial assistance and access to opportunities for those in need. According to a YMCA spokesman, every dollar raised in the annual campaign is applied to placing kids and families in need into YMCA programs, including full-day child…