Foundation for Santa Barbara City College
Mission
The mission of the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is to develop philanthropic support to assist the College in providing accessible educational programs that assure academic and vocational excellence for the students of Santa Barbara City College, and that enrich the cultural, economic and civic life of the South Coast community.
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College funds programs and scholarships directly benefitting students at Santa Barbara City College. Formed by a group of community leaders, the Foundation is committed to making higher education attainable for all in the Santa Barbara community.
In the past year alone, The Foundation for SBCC raised funds which have paid for:
-$1,000,000 in scholarships and book grants for SBCC students;
-Over $2.6 million for direct college programs for low-income, high-risk SBCC students;
-Tutoring for more than 6,000 SBCC students;
-The purchase of equipment for more than 2,500 disabled SBCC students -- equipment that is imperative to their academic success;
-Childcare for 64 children of SBCC students: so that SBCC students who are parents, low-income, can fully engage in their studies;
-More than $50,000 in scholarships for continuing adult education students unable to afford to attend classes they need for training and re-training for a changing workforce.
Contact
Foundation for Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 730-4401