Hundreds of members of the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara gathered recently to celebrate the positive impact of collective giving and to award 10 large grants to nonprofits located in south Santa Barbara County.
Hillside received a $100,000 grant for a van adapted to accommodate four wheelchairs or 14 seated passengers to serve Hillside’s low-income residents in Santa Barbara who have moderate to severe intellectual and developmental impairments.
Accepting the award on behalf of Hillside, Cheryl Sweeney, chief development officer, said:
“This grant will enable Hillside to provide residents more opportunity to live in our world; to experience the beauty of our beaches, enjoy the animals at the zoo, have picnics in our parks, visit public libraries, places of worship, or just enjoy the simple pleasure of having a meal in a restaurant …
“By awarding Hillside this generous grant, the Women’s Fund has chosen to elevate the quality of life for some of the most vulnerable, and often forgotten members of our community. And by doing so, you are creating a more diverse, inclusive, and healthier Santa Barbara.”
The event marks the 19th year that the Women’s Fund has been supporting nonprofits that do vital work in the community.
For more about Hillside, visit www.hillsidesb.org.