Society Matters | Year in Pictures
Guests enjoy fun events while supporting valuable nonprofits.
Recent Stories
Casa del Herrero Celebrates the Holidays
Historic estate seeks $18 million for restoration work, repairs, and endowment.
Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year
Columnist Gail Arnold presents four Santa Barbara–based nonprofits that do extraordinary work.
Empty Bowls Event Draws 800 Foodbank Supporters
Foodbank is experiencing a post-pandemic surge in demand.
The Community Celebrates Opening of Michael Towbes Library Plaza
Joyful Plaza Palooza Street Party followed ribbon cutting.
SEE International Celebrates 50 Years and 750,000 Sight-Restoring Surgeries
Every $100 donation enables another surgery by a volunteer doctor.
Nobel Laureate Discusses CRISPR with Arts & Lectures and Cancer Foundation Supporters
Dr. Jennifer Doudna is optimistic about future applications of gene-editing technology.
The Fund for S.B. Raises Funds for Progressive Organizations
SBCAN’s Executive Directors Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough and Future for Lompoc Youth honored.
S.B. Rescue Mission Hosts Fundraiser for Its Shelter and Recovery Programs
City Housing Authority CEO Rob Fredericks honored.
S.B. Sea Shells Hosts Sips & Ships Fundraiser
Family-run youth sailing program teaches sailing and life skills.