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September 19, 2009
18th Annual Day of Caring Page Youth Center - "PYC, the place to be!"
October 10, 2009
Red Feather Ball at Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort
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United Way of Santa Barbara County Launches Young Leaders Society!
The newest of United Way's proactive groups is geared toward the increasingly influential young individuals in our community. United Way's Young Leaders Society (YLS) was formed to support the goals of emerging leaders aged between 20 and 40. The goal of YLS is to promote and encourage philanthropy and volunteerism in our community. To engage and inspire these young business and community leaders, members can participate in a variety of social, educational, volunteer, and network opportunities. Membership will be offered to individuals or couples of 40 years of age or younger, contributing a combined annual gift of $300 or more.
Together these young professionals actively seek ways to connect, serve and lead. They participate in and organize activities throughout the year centered on education, community service and networking. Young Leaders Society members are committed, compassionate, and generous people who support the work of United Way of Santa Barbara County and its efforts to advancing the common good in the community.
The Young Leaders Society currently has a few Executive Committee member positions available. The committee will provide innovative ideas and leadership to YLS members offering the opportunity to make direct change in people's lives, network with each other, and ultimately become leaders in our community and beyond. The deadline for Executive Committee enrollment is February 2, 2009.
If you are interested in being a member of Young Leaders Society or its Executive Committee, please contact Steve Ortiz at sortiz@unitedwaysb.org or Juli Askew at jaskew@unitedwaysb.org or 805-965-8591.
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Santa Barbara Tea Fire Response Fund To Begin Disbursement of Funds
The Santa Barbara Tea Fire Response Fund, a collaborative community partnership formed in the days following the devastating Tea Fire, is ready to begin disbursing the funds that have been so generously donated. The fund to date has raised over $400,000. People affected by the fire may apply for assistance at the American Red Cross, 2702 State St. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Funds will be distributed based on a two-tiered system where a public-private partnership will provide screening at the social worker/case manager level and an oversight committee of local leaders will provide direction and assurance that all monies are used appropriately. United Way of Santa Barbara County is acting as the fiscal agent, handling the monies for the fund. United Way is not charging for this service and 100% of all donations will go for services to Tea Fire survivors.
The Tea Fire Response Fund is committed to the long term recovery of the community. As such disbursements will be made throughout the year as unmet needs continue to be identified. United Way of Santa Barbara County would like to thank all those who donated their time, effort, and money to help those affected by the Tea Fire. Working together we can rebuild communities.
If you have any questions or would like to contribute to the Tea Fire Response Fund, please contact Joel Goforth, at 965-8591 x 136, or email at jgoforth@unitedwaysb.org.
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Charitable Gift Annuities - A Good Investment
With CD rates paying around 2%, it makes sense for seniors to consider alternative investments. United Way of Santa Barbara County offers Charitable Gift Annuities which are secured by the assets of this organization, and will pay a lifetime income to our donor(s) based on their age(s). The payments are fixed no mater what happens with interest rates in the future, and the donor receives a charitable tax deduction in the year the contract is entered into. The following rates are available until January 31, 2009:
Age of Rate of 
Donor Return
60 5.5%
70 6.1%
80 7.6%
90 or over 10.5%
Plus, part of the income would be tax-free. It is easy to set up a Charitable Gift Annuity!
Jeanne Brown (pictured right) says, "I enjoy receiving the 6.6% guaranteed income every month without having to worry about it!"
Visit our website at www.unitedwaysb.org/giftplanning where you can run your own Gift Annuity illustration by clicking on CALCULATOR and then clicking on CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY. The American Council on Gift Annuities has announced that Gift Annuity rates will go down on February 1, 2009, so if you are thinking about investing in a Charitable Gift Annuity, now is the time to inquire.
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Power of Partnership Initiative and Santa Barbara City College Adult Education Conduct Community Listening Sessions
The Power of Partnership Initiative is asking for your involvement as the community determines Measurable Outcomes and Strategies for Success for children, seniors, and their families on the South Coast. Beginning this month, Santa Barbara City College Adult Education is inviting all community members to attend a series of community listening sessions to discuss how we can work together to create a better future for children, seniors, and their families in our community.  All sessions will be held at the Schott Center's Tannahill Auditorium on the following dates: Seniors & Families Measurable OutcomesTuesday, January 27, 2009, 7:30pm-9:30pm Discuss ten-year goals for local seniors and their families Children & Families Measurable OutcomesTuesday, February 3, 2009, 7:30pm-9:30pm Discuss ten-year goals for local children and their families Seniors & Families Strategies for SuccessTuesday, February 24, 2009, 7:30pm-9:30pm Discuss the needs of local seniors and their families and participate in the brainstorming process needed to bring about selected outcomes Children & Families Strategies for Success
Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 7:30-9:30pm Discuss the needs of local children and their families and participate in the brainstorming process needed to bring about selected outcomes Please join us at one of the above community listening sessions! You can also tell us what you think by visiting the Partnership SB website, www.partnershipsb.org where you can take the online community survey. Your ideas and participation are an important contribution to our community's plan for long-term change.
Together, we have the power to create a better future for children, families, and seniors in our community!
For more information, please contact the Power of Partnership Initiative staff at popi@unitedwaysb.org or Jerry Bellamy, Initiative Project Leader at (805) 882-0503.
Connect - Create - Change
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VolunteerSBC.org Partners with NonProfit Support Center to Present "How to be a Better Volunteer" Workshop Series
United Way of Santa Barbara County and VolunteerSBC! partner with NonProfit Support Center to present the first in a series of workshops with a focus on service and volunteering. The first workshop in the series, "How To Be a Better Volunteer" will be held February 11th from 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m. at the offices of Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care.
The workshop series will include "ABC's of Volunteer Management"; "How To Be A Volunteer Developer For Your Company"; and "Board Member Skills: A Primer in Volunteer Leadership" (dates and locations TBA).
Looking to volunteer your time for the good of the community? Not sure exactly how to get started? Your time is valuable - make sure your volunteer experience makes the most of it. This introductory workshop is designed for people seeking a meaningful volunteer experience in our community. This fun, inspiring and informative workshop will show you how to match your passion and talents with an organization that needs you.
Discover: · How nonprofits work and the multitude of roles volunteers can play · Trends in volunteering · What strengths, skills and passions you can offer to help nonprofits · Ways to evaluate the strength of a volunteer program · Other people with common interests and passions ·How nonprofits work and the multitude of roles volunteers can play ·Trends in volunteering · What strengths, skills and passions you can offer to help nonprofits · Ways to evaluate the strength of a volunteer program · Other people with common interests and passions...and more!
Arlene Stepputat has been leading volunteers for more than twenty-five years. She was the Director of Volunteers for Covenant House, in New York from 1986 until 1991 supervising over 450 volunteers. She was honored at the White House in 1989 when the program was named the most outstanding volunteer program in the nation. Arlene designed and taught the first Masters level course in volunteer management for Seton Hall University. She has offered workshops on volunteer management at AVA conferences, is the author of The Caring Heart and was a contributing author for the text, The Volunteer Management Handbook, published by John Wiley and Sons (both available in the NSC Library).
Fee: $45 NSC Members, $70 Nonmembers Early Bird Discount! $10 off if paid by February 4th. For more information, please contact NonProfit Support Center at (805) 681-1040 or online www.supportcenter.org
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Do You Have A Volunteer Opportunity?
Are You Looking For One?
 VolunteerSBC.org currently has almost 450 volunteer opportunities available in the Santa Barbara area!!! Click here to see if any opportunities are right for you! www.volunteersbc.org.
VolunteerSBC is the best way to find volunteer opportunities - and to post them! Non-profits, churches, schools, etc - this is for you! Start your new year off right by making a difference in your community!
Thank you to Santa Barbara News-Press for your support by running this weekly ad!
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Santa Barbara High School's Dons Net Café To Provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 
Beginning January 15, 2009, Dons Net Café will provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services for individuals of low-income, no social security, and/or students. Service providers are bi-lingual.
Students of the high school have been trained to assist people with filing taxes free of charge. VITA began eight years ago and has quickly become successful due to the fact that the students involved gave much time and effort. Santa Barbara High School became the first school awarded an Electronic e-filing number, gaining recognition, but unfortunately not great economic support. All along we have known that we wanted to be a good cause and remain free of charge to the individuals needing our assistance. This is the reason VITA has remained successful, it is unique in that in contrast to any establishment providing the same service this is free of charge.
Located on Santa Barbara High School campus, room #22, VITA operates on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information call 805-963-8597.
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Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Presents Community Forum on Memory Loss
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Friendship Center, Alzheimer's Association, Cognitive Fitness & Innovative Therapies (CFIT) and United Way of Santa Barbara County join to create a Community Forum on Memory Loss.
A panel of local experts will provide information about resources for individuals with early to late stage memory loss followed by Questions & Answers.
Thursday, January 22, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at All Saints-by-the-Sea Church, Parish Hall, 83 Eucalyptus Lane in Montecito.
For information and registration, please call Eryn Eckert at 969-0859 or visit www.vnhcsb.org.
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Bacara Resort & Spa Donates Luxury Items to
Local Women in Need
Paula Acosta with Bacara staff (pictured above)
Bacara Resort & Spa very generously donated a large Gift in Kind to us this December. We received 6 boxes of high-end items from their Luxury Boutique and Spa Shop. The new clothes are beautiful and will be much appreciated by the women who will receive them. The clothes included casual wear, workout gear, swimsuits and dresses. Bacara also sent along some spa items that went to the women residents of Transition House. The gifts-in-kind will help local women in our community. Thank you so much to Bacara Resort & Spa for your kindness! This shows that there are many ways to give back to our community that have a positive and lasting effect.
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