One805 recently hosted its annual advisory council lunch, which provides an opportunity to discuss grants and other financial needs for local first responders. The council is comprised of all 11 chiefs of Santa Barbara County’s First Responders.

Local police and fire chiefs, wearing blue uniforms and other One805 Advisory Council members stand for a group photo.
Local police and fire chiefs and other One805 Advisory Council members gather for a group photo. Credit: Courtesy photo

The lunch events offer insight as to how One805 members can best support and take care of the men and women who actively take care of the community.

To date, One805 has provided funding to support the mental health counseling for all county fire departments, as well as fulfilling grant requests received from 13 county agencies, including police, fire and sheriff.

In the aftermath of the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides, One805 was created, hosting the largest nonprofit event in Santa Barbara history – The Kick Ash Bash! It brought together a variety of entertainers, performers, and the community in a spirit of healing.

First responders and their families were treated to a day where they and the community were able to put the tragedy behind them.

Thanks to the generosity of the community, money is being raised to provide counseling support to first responders and buy equipment to directly support victims of the tragedy.