Join the Victoria Project in helping local pregnant Mothers & Newborns.
Join the Victoria Project in helping local pregnant Mothers & Newborns. (The Victoria Project photo)

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, Mother’s Day, Shop With a Purpose to Support Pregnant Moms. Noozhawk spoke with Angela Binetti Schmidt, Director of Operation & Marketing at The Victoria Project to learn more about their upcoming event.

Question: What is the name and date of your event?

Answer: Mother’s Day, Shop With a Purpose to Support Pregnant Moms. April 15-May 12.

Q: What is the mission, goal, and/or theme of this event?

A: The Victoria Project’s “Mother’s Day, Shop With a Purpose” goal is to provide local businesses the chance to highlight their Mother’s Day specials, and the public an opportunity to shop with a purpose.

With a mission of addressing the U.S. maternal health crisis, The Victoria Project is
working to increase healthy outcomes for pregnant mothers and newborns. Businesses can donate a portion of proceeds, and the public is encouraged to choose participating businesses when shopping this Mother’s Day.

A shopping guide of participating businesses can be found at www.the-victoria-project.com.

With a mission of addressing the U.S. maternal health crisis, The Victoria Project is
working to increase healthy outcomes for pregnant mothers and newborns. Mothers
are dying during childbirth in the US at a higher rate than any other high-income
country.

Q: Have you held this event before?

A: This is our inaugural event that we plan to grow every year. A great way to shop with a purpose in honor of Mother’s Day, we hope to continue this event along with others in coming years.

Q: Tell us some more details about your celebration?

A: As we celebrate and support local Moms this Mother’s Day, we are honored to provide the public with a way to shop with a purpose to support maternal health.

The Victoria Project has dispersed $3.7M in direct grants over the past three years
supporting 428 families in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.

Q: How do people get involved?

A: Visit www.the-victoria-project.com to shop with a purpose for Santa Barbara area Moms and learn more about how to support maternal health.

Q: Is this a fundraising affair? If so, how will the funds raised help your
organization?

A: The funds raised from the “Mother’s Day Shop With a Purpose” event will go towards
helping pregnant Mothers and newborns in Santa Barbara County.

The Victoria Project is a Santa Barbara based nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity, EIN# 85-3173347

Donations may be made via credit card at www.the-victoria-project.com or by mailing a check to 1221 State Street, PO Box 90753 Santa Barbara, CA 93190.

Q: Who is sponsoring your event, and why is their support important?

A: A variety of local businesses including Catherine Gee Fashion, Marlo’s Massage and
Jaffurs Wine have offers.

Please consider shopping with a purpose in honor of pregnant Mom’s this Mother’s Day. Sponsors and special offers are listed on our website.

To attend or learn more about the event, Mother’s Day, Shop With a Purpose, 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.