COMMUNITY FRIENDS OF SANTA BARBARA

Programs

1. Operation school bell (student clothing connection) - provides new clothing, school supplies, and health kits to elementary school children that need this assistance in santa barbara county.

   $284,915 spentof which $10,000 as grants
   32% of program spending

2. Teen school bell (teen clothing connection) - provides new clothing to high and middle school children in need in santa barbara county.

   $147,013 spent
   16% of program spending

3. Scholarship provides scholarships to and recognition of scholarship recipients.

   $105,953 spent
   12% of program spending

4. Hillside resident enrichment program - cfsb provides financial and social support to this residential facility that houses 59 individuals with developmental or brain injuries.

   $81,477 spent
   9% of program spending

5. Community friends (community shares) provides donated clothing, books, furniture and household goods not sold in the thrift shop to selected local nonprofit organizations.

   $67,371 spent
   7% of program spending

6. Fun in the sun provides clothing, tote bags, water safety instruction, and educational materials to children in need for summer camp in partnership with united way, inc.

   $55,604 spent
   6% of program spending

7. Santa barbara smiles provides dental health education and hygiene kits to low-income children and adults at school-based health centers sponsored by the county public health department, as well as to shelters and homeless facilities in the community and provides electric toothbrushes and dental implants to anchor dentures for seniors.

   $40,078 spent
   4% of program spending

8. Fostering friends provides clothing, supplies and mentors to assist pre-emancipatinig and emancipating foster youth in making the transition from foster care to independent living.

   $25,495 spent
   3% of program spending

9. Friendship luncheon provides community seniors with food, entertainment, instructional/recreational supplies and thrift shop shopping excursions.

   $22,026 spent
   2% of program spending

10. Very improved performers provides quarterly luncheons and awards to nominated local middle school students for improvement in academics, attendance, attitude, citizenship, homework and behavior.

    $21,973 spent
    2% of program spending

11. "faux prom", an assisteen (teenserve) program for seniors, provides an annual "faux prom" for interactive activities at a senior facility. Safe student supports after prom at santa barbara high schools and prom dresses.

    $14,122 spent
    2% of program spending

12. Bear hugs distributes "huggy bears" to individuals with severe trauma through cooperating organizations.

    $13,228 spent
    1% of program spending

13. Operation book shelf provides books, audiotapes, cds and dvds via delivery visits to homebound patrons and money to goleta library to purchase large print books, books on tape, dvds, etc.

    $8,555 spent
    1% of program spending

14. Disaster relief outreach supports local community needs due to unusual circumstances or disasters.

    $5,890 spent
    1% of program spending

15. Kids on the block provides puppeteer performances in elementary schools to promote discussions on social issues and safety.

    $2,669 spent
    0% of program spending

16. Family learning center provides tutoring & mentoring support to children & their families as well as enrichment programs and field trips.

    $2,129 spent
    0% of program spending

17. Action week is an annual event where a specific community need is identified and addressed.

    $1,151 spent
    0% of program spending

The 17 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $899,649.