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Foodbank of Santa Barbara Co.

The largest hunger-relief organization in Santa Barbara County, the Foodbank sources food for a network of 300 agencies and food distribution programs, including its own direct-to-client programs. The Foodbank's goal is to not only secure food for those who struggle with food sufficiency, but to also provide food literacy education. It seeks to solve hunger and nutrition problems for the children, seniors and families of Santa Barbara County. The Foodbank's programs have received national recognition for excellence.

Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary

We are passionate about educating children and adults on the care and maintenance of domestic animals. We feel that if we teach how to properly care for pets, the number of incidents of neglect, abuse and injuries to animals will be reduced. The Sanctuary also rehabilitates animals in our care that have come from abusive or neglectful situations. We gently guide them to become well mannered and loyal pets. Our sanctuary program consists of housing animals in a clean, spacious environment, tailored to each animal’s specific needs. We provide diets that meet high nutritional standards, accompanied by the best medical care available. In addition, we practice preventative medicine on a daily basis, which is an important part of our program. Our organization has large and small veterinarians and other animal professionals on our advisory board to ensure that the animals will truly have a happy ending.Our Horse Helpers program was inspired by our mutual passion for horses, and by shared desire to improve the lives of children. Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary and American Charities Foundation have collaborated to provide an innovative equine program using rescued horses in need of a second chance to engage at-risk youth.

Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We’re a spirit, a movement and a cause. Members join us because they believe in us and the values we stand for—caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.