People Helping People (PHP) has formed the Women’s Legacy of Giving, a philanthropic giving circle designed to uplift families and strengthen communities throughout the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos.
The Women’s Legacy of Giving pools all member contributions with 100% of funds directly supporting People Helping People programs serving local children, families and seniors, PHP said.
Women are asked to contribute of $500, $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000 for annual membership in the Legacy of Giving. Each will then share an equal voice in collective funding decisions, regardless of her giving level.
“Women play a vital role in philanthropy in the Santa Ynez Valley, helping strengthen our community and care for neighbors in need,” said Becky Barieau, PHP Board chair.
To celebrate the Women’s Legacy of Giving, PHP is inviting all members for a wine luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 19 at the private family estate of Star Lane Vineyard in Santa Ynez.
The luncheon will be a celebration of women-led philanthropy and collective impact, stewarded by philanthropist Linda Johansen in partnership with First Bank, a longstanding champion of community investment, organizers said.
Second-generation proprietors of Star Lane Vineyard, siblings Michael Dierberg and Ellen Dierberg Milne, are opening their private subterranean caves for the event, a rarely accessed setting reserved for special gatherings, according to PHP.
The Dierberg family is hosting the event, allowing 100% of the membership commitments to directly support PHP programs and services in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Guests will enjoy estate wines paired with a seasonal luncheon by Lucky Hen Larder. Attendees are encouraged to wear yellow to symbolize warmth, hope and shared light.
To join, visit Women’s Legacy of Giving, or contact Jenifer Sanregret at People Helping People, jens@syvphp.org or 805-686-0295.
Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves low-income families, children and seniors in the Santa Ynez Valley by connecting them to health, nutrition, and social services on an emergency and longer-term basis.