One805 will host its Annual Honorary Board Cocktail Reception March 13 at the Montecito Club to announce First Responder grant recipients.
One805’s honorary board is made up of mostly local community members who, by their membership, provide additional funding and support for the nonprofit’s counseling support and emergency equipment needs.
In September, the organization raised more than $800,000 from its One805Live! Fall Concert at Kevin Costner’s estate in Summerland with headliner Maroon 5 and special guests including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, and Ellen DeGeneres.
One805’s Advisory Council, which includes the heads of all 11 First Responder departments in Santa Barbara County, convenes periodically to discuss the allocation of funds.
The Advisory Council ensures all funds raised are directed where they are most needed at any given time, regardless of the department. Many of the funds go toward equipment, mental health services and resources, and disaster preparedness.
One805 was created in the aftermath of the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides. To contribute to One805 to assist local first responders, visit One805.org.