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| Last updated on June 30, 2008 |
In our community, everyone has a hopeful future.
Right here, right now, with the Power of Partnership™ , we are improving lives for children, families, seniors and you!
Description:
We receive more charitable gifts from more people than any other charity in Santa Barbara County: over 10,000 individuals and 300 employees contribute. A thirty-one member voluntary board of directors governs the organization. Each year, over 2,500 people volunteer to help in various ways to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness; fundraising and fund distribution processes are closely tied to market research, community needs assessments, and demographics.
United Way brings diverse people and resources together to address the urgent and important issues our communities face. Through unique partnerships and approaches United Way mobilizes resources beyond the dollars that are pledged with their fundraising efforts. Community partners often include schools, government, businesses, employees, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations, retirees, community development organizations and the faith community: the Power of Partnership™.
United Way’s Community Impact Agenda only focuses on work in Santa Barbara County communities that touch children, family, seniors and community building. Agendas are set by a broad range of caring individuals, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, families and neighborhoods. Included are those directly affected by the agenda and community-based organizations. Strategies include identifying and building on community strengths and assets, supporting programs and initiatives, advocating for public policy changes and collaborating with others in support of these and related issues every day.
History:
United Way of Santa Barbara County has been building a better community and changing lives every day since 1923. We are one of the county’s largest sources of investment funds for health and human services. During the past year, almost 100 interrelated services worked together to comprise the Power of Partnership™. Each dollar you contribute is a solid investment in the health and vitality of all people in our local community.
Contact person: Jen Bowman, Assistant To Community Impact Department, (email)
Office fax number: (805) 962-3461
Address:
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320 E Gutierrez
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Web Site: http://www.unitedwaysb.org
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