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Lompoc Unified preserves partnership with 'Y', expands after-school programming for 2025–26
Lompoc Unified School District will continue its long-running partnership with the YMCA for after-school care, while also expanding services through the Boys & Girls Club, following board approval at its most recent meeting.The decision comes after uncertainty and concern from families, many of whom rallied in support of the YMCA’s 40-year role in local aftercare.Earlier…
Childcare Workers’ Surprise Victory at Lompoc School Board Echoes Chamber of Commerce’s Reversal of Fortune at City Council
One week after 47 speakers persuaded Lompoc City Council to reverse a vote to slash the Chamber of Commerce’s economic development work, an impassioned crowd of 50 childcare workers overcame a Lompoc Unified School District staff recommendation to hire a for-profit, out-of-state corporation to replace them.In both cases, novice speakers held back (or failed to…
Transforming Lives, One Grant at a Time
The Women’s Fund Celebration of Grants Awarded 11 Local Nonprofits a Total of $1.25 MillionJust a few months ago, Channel Islands YMCA opened the county’s first home for youth aging out of foster care. Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Heinen-Stiffler presented jarring statistics: By the age of 21, one in five youth exiting the foster care…
Montecito Y’s Pickleball Courts Grand Opening
The Montecito YMCA held its much-anticipated Pickleball Courts Grand Opening on Saturday, May 10, from 9 am through 12 pm. It was a great sun-filled day with balmy temperatures, perfect for hitting the courts.When I arrived, the pickleball courts were packed with people playing and others waiting to jump into a game – the energy…
Get Clubs Ready for Lompoc YMCA’s Kids for Character Golf Tourney
The Lompoc Family YMCA is accepting registrations for the 25th Annual Kid’s For Character Golf Tournament, The Ketrenia Klassic, in memory of the late Ketrenia Hall.The charity tournament will be Friday, Sept. 5 at the Mission Club. All the funds raised from the event will support Lompoc Valley youth and families taking part in life-changing YMCA…
Mission Momentum: Spring 2025 Edition
Check out the latest stories and updates from our President, Margo Byrne.Welcome to the new Mission Momentum Newsletter, formerly known as the CEO Newsletter. I am thrilled to bring you this refreshed quarterly update, filled with inspiring stories, meaningful milestones, and the incredible impact we’re making together at the Channel Islands YMCA.Mission Momentum is more…
Channel Islands YMCA to open first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in Santa Barbara
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. "So youth who stay here will have access to…
YMCA to Host Open House for New Transitional Youth Housing Program
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…