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In the near future, they will convene a formal strategy group comprised of staff and board members. “We are working as hard and as diligently as we ever have,” Yahyavi said. “We need the financial support of donors more than ever.”
CALM s re-opening planning is coordinated by their Senior Management Team.
CALM is conducting most services via telehealth at the present. However, they have clinicians available in all three offices (Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara) to provide in-person services when clinically warranted.
As a trauma recovery service provider, CALM will always emphasize in-person services whenever safe and appropriate. However, they recognize that telehealth services will likely be part of their service delivery model going forward. As such, CALM is beginning discussions about how a tailored hybrid model of mental health service provision can best meet the needs of clients in 2021 and beyond.
Local leaders bring expertise in food and agriculture, coastal conservation, and climate change to support CEC’s work
The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is pleased to announce new members to its Partnership Council. CEC’s Partnership Council is comprised of a broad spectrum of community leaders who act as ambassadors to advocate, network, and promote on behalf of CEC.
Claire Fackler is a National Education Liaison and National Volunteer Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, where she has worked for the past 21 years to inspire ocean and climate literacy and conservation. In 2018, Claire worked with CEC, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, and Adams Elementary School’s Ocean Guardian Ambassadors on the Skip the Straw campaign leading to these students being recognized with the Spirit of Santa Barbara Award from the City of Santa Barbara and the Environmental Stewards Award from Explore Ecology. Claire is a Certified Interpretive Guide and Trainer thr
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Participants will also gain insight into how they can take part in the transformative work CEC and other groups are doing on the Central Coast to address and alleviate climate impacts.
To jumpstart the new course, CEC is gathering a 15-person pilot group that will meet February-April. CEC will then open the course up to the public in summer of 2021, with a plan to hold two or three sessions per year moving forward. Once in-person learning can resume, a weekly in-person meeting to supplement the online learning modules will be held at CEC’s new offices, 1219 State St.
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The system was activated on Jan. 5 as part of CEC’s Solarize Nonprofit program solarizenonprofit.org. The Solarize Nonprofit pilot program is designed to help local nonprofits go solar and run off renewable energy without an upfront cost.
Santa Barbara Middle School took care that the installation process was non-invasive, and historic care of the building was at the forefront of the project. The public view of the solar panels is mostly hidden, which ensures continued appreciation of the building’s architectural beauty.
SBMS thanks the CEC, Asteri Solar, California Solar Electric and Southern California Edison. Thanks also to Will Fredericks, Facilities Manager at Santa Barbara Middle School.
» Santa Barbara Zoo: Offered a virtual tour of the zoo while it was closed
» Foodbank of Santa Barbara County: Created new ways of serving the community at 50 sites; restaurants are making meals that the Foodbank delivers to individuals
» Wilderness Youth Project: Offered playful and interactive group calls for children of all ages
» Alpha Resource Center: Created a virtual bulletin board as a great resource of information for families navigating these challenging times
» Mental Wellness Center: Operated a virtual program providing many support group opportunities and community resources
Celebrate Together
Now it’s time to celebrate your successes. Don’t forget that lessons learned are successes, too. Make your official “celebration list.” Find innovative ways to gather your team to applaud and honor all of your wins this past year.