Santa Barbara County is blessed with a diversity of vital nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health, well-being, growth, civic leadership and compassion of our community.
Charitable giving and philanthropy are part of our identity, which is why Noozhawk is proud to support the nonprofit community through sponsoring local community organizations and events.
To showcase our support as a sponsor of the event, Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, Noozhawk spoke with Hannah Sidaris, Marketing & Communications Manager at Family Service Agency (FSA) to learn more about their fundraiser.
Question: What is the name and date of your event?
Answer: Senior Expo of Santa Barbara October 17, 2024
Q: What is the mission, goal, and/or theme of this occasion?
A: For over 30 years, Santa Barbara’s Senior Expo has been a premier health fair and services exposition for older adults and caregivers. The 2024 Expo offers an exciting array of health screenings and fun activities for seniors and those who care for them.
The Senior Expo is the best ticket in town for Santa Barbara’s seniors and caregivers in our community. More than 1,000 seniors attended the 2023 Senior Expo which featured health screenings, exhibits, music, food, and activities for seniors and their caregivers.
Exhibitors include financial services, residential facilities, travel clubs, health care providers, home care services, government agencies, local nonprofits, the Caregiver Café, and many more.
Highlights :
- Blood pressure screenings by Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic
- Loan Closet by VNA Health
- Eye screening by Lions Club
- Sunglasses/vouchers for glasses provided by SEE International
- Hearing screenings by Hearing Services of Santa Barbara
- Diabetes testing and counseling from Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
- Flu shots and Covid Boosters by Rite Aid
- Senior Fitness Assessment by Vista del Monte
- Caregiver Cafe by FSA
Q: Have you held this event before?
A: This is Senior Expo’s 33rd year.
Q: How do people get involved with your event? (volunteer, attend, etc.) – If your event includes ticket sales, please note the price and include a link to purchase tickets.
A: The Expo will run from 9am until noon at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Parking is free, and entry is only $5.
Q: Who is sponsoring your event, and why is their support important?
A: This year’s platinum sponsors are: FSA, COX, VNAHealth, and Mission Park Healthcare Center. Gold sponsorships were provided by Central Coast Home Health and Hospice, Love & Care, Sansum Clinic, Stevens & Associates Insurance Agency, Vista del Monte, and Wood Glen.
Volunteers will be joining us this year from COX, Montecito Bank and Trust,
The support of all of our generous sponsors means we can keep the entry fee at a modest $5, ensuring that we are able to serve as many Santa Barbara seniors and caregivers as possible.
To attend or learn more about the Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, click HERE.
If you would like to apply for Noozhawk’s 50/50 Match Sponsorship Program for your upcoming nonprofit event please click HERE to view our sponsorship application. The deadline for consideration is 30-45 days prior to the event. You can also contact our sales team at sales@noozhawk.com.