• Love of Literacy Luncheon

    Godric Grove at Elings Park 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara

    Join Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Hilda Maldonado and the Santa Barbara Education Foundation for our Love of Literacy Luncheon. This free, inspirational event will feature a keynote speaker (TBA) addressing how literacy is essential to positive academic outcomes and later life success. The luncheon raises critical funds supporting SB Unified staff development in …

  • Hope Awards

    Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 E. De La Guerra Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA, United States

    The Hope Awards celebrates our local heroes of public education. This year we will honor Senator Monique Limón and former San Marcos Athletic Director Abe Jahadhmy in recognition of their support of students. The evening begins with a reception featuring student performances and demonstrations paired with fine food and beverages from local restaurants, wineries, and …

    $150
  • State of Our Schools

    Carrillo Recreation Center 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara Education Foundation will host a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado of the Santa Barbara Unified School District on today’s local education issues. This event is a unique opportunity for community members and supporters to learn about the state of our public schools. This event is free with reservations. Space is limited.

    Free
  • Hope Awards

    Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 E. De La Guerra Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA, United States

    Join us to celebrate our local heroes of public education. This year, we will honor former Santa Barbara City College Foundation CEO Geoff Green and 99.9 KTYD in recognition of their support of students. The evening begins with a reception featuring student performances and demonstrations paired with fine food and beverages from local restaurants, wineries, …

    $150
  • State of Our Schools

    Carrillo Recreation Center 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara Education Foundation will host a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado of the Santa Barbara Unified School District on today’s local education issues. This one-of-a-kind presentation offers parents, community members, and public education supporters the opportunity to learn about the successes and challenges faced by our public schools. Reservations are required. Space is …

    Free
  • 2025 Hope Awards

    Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 E. De La Guerra Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA, United States

    Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Hope Awards, where we celebrate the local champions of public education. This year, we honor the late Margie Yahyavi, former SBEF Executive Director, and the Children’s Creative Project for their outstanding contributions to our community’s students. The evening begins with a reception at the beautiful Santa Barbara Historical Museum, featuring …

  • State of Our Schools

    Carrillo Recreation Center 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara Education Foundation will host a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado of the Santa Barbara Unified School District on today’s local education issues. This event provides a unique opportunity for community members and supporters to learn about the state of our local public schools. Admission is FREE! Reservations are required. Space is limited.