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George Leis to Lead National YMCA’s Board of Directors
George Leis, president/COO for Montecito Bank and Trust, has been elected to a two-year term as chair of the National YMCA’s Board of Directors, Channel Islands YMCA has announced. Leis has served on the Y-USA Board since 2019. As chair, he will provide guidance to the 25-member board, setting national policies to advance the YMCA’s…
Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Campaign Aims for $180,000
Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, part of the Channel Islands YMCA, has opened its Annual Support Campaign with this year’s fundraising goal set at $180,000. Jeanmarie Harty, vice chair of the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Board, is the 2024 annual campaign chair. The campaign was launched Feb. 1 with an in-person event at the…
Lompoc Family YMCA launches $100K annual fundraising goal
The Lompoc Family YMCA is aiming to raise $100,000 during the organization's annual fundraising campaign that officially kicks off Feb. 1 at PCH Street Wine Lounge and Salon in downtown Lompoc. Money raised helps the Y build community outreach programming, and offer financial assistance and access to child care and fitness programs and services to those in need…
YMCA service for homeless young adults makes big strides in Santa Barbara
A local YMCA service for homeless young adults has made big strides since it’s opening day. Last year, the Youth & Family Services YMCA in Santa Barbara opened its newest location, the Haley Street Navigation Center. It now serves as the only day-time drop-in center for young adults up to 24 years old who are…
SB Independent's Local Heroes 2023
Longtime YMCA board member, Jaylon Letendre, is recognized in the Santa Barbara Independent's 37th Annual Celebration of Our Nicest Neighbors. The only thing more impressive about the sudden rise of flag football in Santa Barbara is how quickly girls climbed to the top of the heap. After only a few short seasons of elementary and…
Youth & Family Services YMCA Taps Four Trustees for Board of Directors
Youth & Family Services YMCA (YFS), a branch of the Channel Islands YMCA, has named four community-minded individuals to its Board of Directors. They are James Workman, Susan Morris, Robert Sears, and Wendy Scott. Continue reading
Smart Safety Wearable, Punch Rescue, Creates Rapid Response at California YMCA
When emergencies happen, time is of the essence. The groundbreaking safety wearable, Punch Rescue, demonstrated its life-saving capabilities at the Montecito Family YMCA, a branch of Channel Islands YMCA. In a recent incident at the Montecito Family YMCA, a swimmer faced a diabetic emergency when they went unresponsive in the water. Thanks to the vigilance…
Gabriella Garcia to Lead Montecito Family YMCA Board of Managers
Gabriella Garcia has been elected chair of the Board of Managers at the Montecito Family YMCA, a branch of the Channel Islands YMCA. Garcia brings 15 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit industry, primarily working with vulnerable populations. She is the executive director of Storyteller Children’s Center. Garcia previously dedicated 10 years to the…