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As we all do our best to adapt to the ever-changing needs and budgets brought on by recent events, your All Saints-by-the-Sea Outreach Committee has continued to meet and discuss meaningful ways to support the local community.
Beginning in March, the Committee unanimously agreed to award $20,000 of the spring grant funds to United Way of Santa Barbara, 805 Undocufund, and Food Bank of Santa Barbara. An additional $4,000 was made available to provide twice weekly meals to residents of the Victoria Hotel, a feeding ministry supported by All Saints. In April, the Committee agreed to donate $2,000 for the purchase of textbooks for Cleveland Elementary School students who do not have the resources to access them online.
This month the Committee is awarding a total of $15,000 to three more organizations: Hospice of Santa Barbara, Storyteller Children’s Center, and Immigrant Hope. Perhaps new to some of you, Storyteller Children’s Center helps Santa Barbara’s homeless, at-risk toddlers and preschoolers achieve Kindergarten readiness through therapeutic preschool and support services for their families; and Immigrant Hope, recognized by the US Department of Justice, provides low-cost legal advice and other services regarding the immigration process in a safe, caring environment.
As you all are aware, the annual Jim Bower Community Golf Tournament could not take place, eliminating our primary source of grant funding for 2021. The Committee is exploring creative fundraising ideas that respect social distancing and other necessary limitations, however, losing the golf tournament creates a significant gap in our ability to continue providing support to local organizations in need.
In lieu of supporting the tournament, our generous golfers, tournament supporters, and all who are able, are invited to donate directly to the Outreach Committee. Donations can be made at any time and will be designated for 2021 giving. Our hope is for a return to normal in the near future. The Committee thanks you for helping us help others.
–All Saints-by-the-Sea Outreach Committee
