![]() Bank (formerly Union Bank), Liz and Andrew Butcher, Balance Financial Management, CenCal Health, and Santa Barbara Foundation. Presenting sponsors are Marni and Michael Cooney, Tania and John Burke of Trek Travel, and Carole MacElhenny. Additional sponsors include Lorrie and Greg Forgatch, Jill and John Bishop, Ginny and Tim Bliss, Zora and Les Charles, Montecito Bank & Trust, SEIU Local 620, U.S. We are so proud to support an agency that is always stepping up to serve the needs of our community,” said Marni Cooney, board member. “Our community needs FSA now more than ever. Attendees were then treated to a video presentation that featured staff sharing stories about helping students with mental health challenges, seniors overcoming obstacles, and low-income families in need of housing due to recent floods. Master of Ceremonies, Jan Campbell introduced Lisa Brabo, who told a moving story of a “comfort blanket” made by an FSA supporter that helped a child find solace and friendship. The live auction featured exclusive vacation destinations to England, South Africa, and Mexico. A delicious 3-course dinner, prepared by Catering Connection, was followed by a paddle raise and live auction lead by Montecito Bank & Trust CEO and Auctioneer, Janet Garufis. The Spring-themed event featured a flower-filled reception on the outside patio with 30 silent auction baskets and a wine wall that kept guests guessing. ![]() “This event is a great way to connect with our supporters and share our mutual passion for investing in the lives of the people we have the honor of serving.”ĭreams in Bloom was the first fully in-person event for FSA in four years. “We are humbled and energized by the support of our community,” said CEO Lisa Brabo. The sold-out event raised a record $250,000 to benefit the children, families, and seniors served by FSA-which includes Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House by the Park. Santa Barbara, CA (May 25, 2023) - Over 200 guests of Family Service Agency attended Dreams in Bloom on Saturday May 13 at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club at Rockwood -where they turned compassion into action. This allows us to plan and be better prepared to manage the classroom environment and students' individual needs that arise throughout the day.Press releases are posted on as a free community service. We politely request that if you are running late (arrival post 8:45 am), keeping your child home, or if they have had any noteworthy health or mood changes, you text us and let us know before the start of the school day.Please let us know if you find a tick after a day at Forest School so we can begin to track tick populations at the Homestead. We will do tick checks at school, and encourage all families to do the same at home. With the return of warm weather comes the return of ticks.The metal wagon is for North and the fabric wagon is for East! This wagon will be outside during the day and join us on picnic adventures all spring, so please pack ice packsto keep your child's food cool. Spring drop-off routine - When you arrive at school, please put your child's lunch box and water bottle in the wagon to the right of the BFP door in the foyer.If your child is going home with another BFP family, please make sure to inform teachers before pick-up time, over text or in person.Children may not keep sunscreen or bug spray in their cubbies/backpacks. We will reapply as needed throughout the day. Please remember to apply sunscreen and insect repellent to your child before leaving them with us.You are welcome to bring food for your family as we celebrate together as a community! ![]()
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