http://www.unitedwaysb.org Information provided by United Way of Santa Barbara County en-us Copyright 2009 United Way of Santa Barbara County. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:45:00 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.unitedwaysb.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/010/232/556/10232556050.jpg For those who may have considered becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister check out the Site-Based program! Meet your Little Brother or Little Sister at the local Boys & Girls Club in Santa Maria or Guadalupe, or contact the Santa Barbara office for more information. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10345119354 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10345119354 Distribute RX Cards: Help provide relief from the rising costs of prescription drugs! Volunteers are needed to help distribute the new drug discount card to Santa Barbara County Residents! Hand the card out at events and around town to help make a difference for low-income residents. All volunteers welcome, regardless of availability. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10343056467 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10343056467 Every dollar raised stays in Santa Barbara to support Pacific Pride Foundation's HIV prevention program and services Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10342513395 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10342513395 For our Day of Caring project, Northern Santa Barbara County United Way is sponsoring a Stuff the Bus program at the Santa Maria WalMart. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10339047826 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10339047826 Day of Caring is a United Way run volunteer day on SEPTEMBER 19, 2009. Community organizations partner to support the largest single-day volunteering event in the tri-counties. In just five hours on a Saturday morning in September, over 1,000 volunteers will work at over 50 charity sites throughout southern Santa Barbara to achieve $150,000 worth of results. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10321104831 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10321104831 Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is organized by Youth Service America with the Global Youth Action Network as its key partner and a consortium of international organizations and over 125 national partners with thousands of local organizations. GYSD is an annual global event that highlights and celebrates the ongoing contributions of youth to their communities through volunteer service and service-learning. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314301349 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314301349 The theme for National Volunteer Week, commemorated April 19-25, is "Celebrating People in Action." The theme captures the meaning behind this signature week – honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities. National Volunteer Week 2009 "Celebrating People in Action," presents an opportunity for individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and government entities alike to celebrate the ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary... Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314298430 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314298430 In partnership with Volunteer SBC! and the Non-Profit Support Center, a workshop with a focus on service and volunteering. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10305638808 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10305638808 *United Way is organizing a Collaborative Community Response to the Santa Barbara Tea Fire. *United Way of Santa Barbara County has launched The Santa Barbara Tea Fire Response fund to help the affected communities recover from the devastating wildfire that has struck our area. 100% of your donation goes to those affected by the fires. *United Way has a long history of helping the community in during disasters just as we did with the Sycamore Canyon, Painted Cave, & Gap Fires. *United Way... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10298995084 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10298995084 The theme this year is “Solar Flair ”. The Summer Solstice Parade features more than 1,000 parade participants, complete with extravagant floats, whimsical costumes and creatively choreographed dancing ensembles. From its beginnings as a small parade featuring street artists, the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration is now the premier Santa Barbara County arts event, drawing crowds of over 100,000 spectators from around the world. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10281843550 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10281843550 What is your vision for the future of Children and Families in our Community? Come and share your thoughts and ideas and help us build a Master Action Plan for the future of our community! Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10280757667 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10280757667 Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome! Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274392494 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274392494 Login volunteersbc.org and check out the Teen and Family Friendly Volunteer Listing! Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10273600068 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10273600068 Whether you’re thinking of volunteering for board service, are newly elected as a board leader, or are working to build or strengthen your nonprofit’s board as an executive, this training will provide a basic overview of the critical issues you need to know. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10262974786 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10262974786 Montecito Emergency Response & Recovery Action Group to conduct functional evacuation drill in April. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10266601807 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10266601807 La Cumbre Junior High School asks for community support as they prepare for Hello Dolly. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10256749837 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10256749837 Participate in the largest single-day volunteer event in the Tri-counties! Join more than 1,000 community volunteers by donating just 5 hours of your time on Saturday morning, September 15 2007 to care for your community. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10245460720 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwsbc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10245460720