Celebrate Nonprofits

Santa Barbara Community Housing Corporation

American Indian Health & Services

Boys and Girls Clubs' POWER Hour

Camerata Pacifica

Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens

Channel Islands YMCA

Community Action Commission

Computers for Families

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Ocean Futures Society

Devereux

Direct Relief International

Easter Seals

Leave a Legacy

Fielding Institute

Flamenco Arts Festival

Friendship Manor

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

Hillside House

Home Improvement Center

Santa Barbara Jewish Federation (SBJF)

Low unemployment rate

Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Montessori School

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Music Academy

History of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara

Nonprofits in Santa Barbara

Nonprofit Support Center

Rehabilitation Institute

Santa Barbara Symphony

San Marcos Foothills Coalition

Santa Barbara City College Foundation

S.B. Historical Society

Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation

Surgical Eye Expeditions

UCSB Shoreline Preservation Fund

Unity Shoppe

Santa Barbara Visiting Nurse Association

Federation works for cohesive Jewish community

The Santa Barbara Jewish Federation (SBJF) has been in operation since 1974. Our mission is to create and advance a cohesive Jewish community in Santa Barbara and to promote cooperative relationships among Jewish organizations and between the Jewish community and the community at large. Holding fast to the values of charity, justice and healing the world, we offer programs and services for the entire Santa Barbara community in our new Jewish Community Center (JCCSB).

Youth Programs

Ages 12-14 — Weekly and monthly social and educational programs, including trips and weekend retreats.

Ages 7-10 — Ongoing classes and cultural learning opportunities for children and families.

Infants and Toddlers — Weekly Mommy and Me gatherings.

Adult Education

Extensive and varied educational programs provided to the community, including:

Public lectures on topics such as Middle East, women's health, bio-ethics and spirituality;

Distinguished Lecture Series, semi-annual classes featuring area rabbis, Hebrew courses and Israeli Dancing;

Missions to Israel.

Jewish Family Service

JFS is dedicated to strengthening and preserving the quality of individual and family life in Santa Barbara. JFS offers a vital Senior Program, case management services, financial assistance and Friends For Life, a volunteer program serving homebound individuals.

Jewish Community Relations Council

JCRC builds understanding in the community through promoting relationships among Jewish and other ethnic and religious groups. The JCRC participates in the Building Bridges Committee, working with 40 community organizations to create racial and ethnic harmony and bring together diverse cultures.

Santa Barbara Jewish Festival

The festival attracts 5,000 people annually from Santa Barbara and outlying areas for fun, cultural exchange, food, music and dancing.

Art at the JCC

Exhibits work by local artists and brings traveling shows for cultural enrichment and repair of the world, featuring works by and for children and adults.

Joint Programs

The SBJF collaborates with many community organizations to co-sponsor important educational and cultural events in our community.

Community Organizations

The JCCSB provides a venue for meetings and events for organizations throughout greater Santa Barbara.

Focus Newsletter

A bi-monthly publication serving 3,000 households and businesses, providing information on services and events throughout the local Jewish community and around the world.

For further information, please call the SBJF at 957-1115, or JFS at 957-1116. The JCCSB is located at 524 Chapala St. in downtown Santa Barbara.