American Riviera Bank is getting for a holiday season of giving with a series of initiatives aimed at making a difference in the Santa Barbara community.

The bank is participating in the following programs that spread joy and embody the spirit of the season.

United Way Holiday Gift Drive:

A community-driven initiative that brings joy to individuals and families. American Riviera Bank team members in Santa Barbara County sponsored eight socioeconomically disadvantaged students in Santa Maria this year. The bank group bought 100 gifts for the drive this year in a program that demonstrates its commitment to supporting the community and fostering a sense of togetherness.United Way works in tandem with schools and organizations to hand-select the families that are in greatest need each year.

Operation Santa through San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services:

Operation Santa fulfills the wishes of local children from low- and moderate-income families, foster children, and seniors in San Luis Obispo County.

American Riviera Bank’s SLO branch is accepting gift cards to make the holidays brighter for those in need.
 
Christmas Angels through the SLO County Probation Department:

This year, the bank has partnered with the SLO County Probation Department for the Christmas Angels program. Each angel represents a child encountered by the department while working in the community, and each angel comes with a wish list.

Community members are invited to choose an angel at American Riviera Bank in Paso Robles and help fulfill a child’s Christmas wish.
 
Toys for Tots:

Across all Santa Barbara County branch locations, American Riviera Bank is joining with the decades-old Toys for Tots toy collection program. The bank is collecting new, unwrapped toys to ensure every child experiences the magic of the holiday season.

Donations can be made at any branch from Montecito to Goleta, allowing community members to contribute to the cause.

American Riviera Bank encourages everyone to join in the holiday spirit by participating in these initiatives.