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October-26-2009
POPI Celebrates Final Report
The Power of Partnership Initiative celebrated the completion of the Final Report and hosted a press conference on October 21, 2009. Click here to read more!
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August-20-2009
Community Leaders Hope to Model Holistic Approach to Education

Visits to programs in New York City and Los Angeles may be the genesis of a Carpinteria project.   Local community and education leaders Paul Cordeiro, left to right, Vishna Herrity, Michelle Roberts
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March-27-2009
The Power of Partnership Initiative announces the South Coast of Santa Barbara County’s desired Outcomes for Children, Seniors, and their Families for the next ten years
Last month, the Power of Partnership Initiative’s Vision Council reviewed the results of dozens of community listening sessions and engagements with more than 100 local organizations as well as the results from more than 5,200 completed
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Contributors

The Power of Partnership Initiative is a collaborative effort designed to increase the well-being of children, seniors, and their families on the south coast of Santa Barbara County.

The Power of Partnership Initiative is supported by eight local foundations and is managed by United Way of Santa Barbara County. 

Errett Fisher Foundation

Hutton Foundation

James S. Bower Foundation

Mosher Foundation

Orfalea Foundations

Santa Barbara Foundation

Volentine Family Foundation

United Way of Santa Barbara County

The Power of Partnership Initiative is the largest community engagement effort in the history of Santa Barbara County

In 2008 and 2009, more than 5,000 community members, from all backgrounds, came together to share their hopes and dreams for the future. 

More than 150 community leaders and experts and more than 200 community organizations contributed and participated to clarify our community's Vision, Goals, and Outcomes. 

Community Organizations

United Way of Santa Barbara County Board of Directors

Vision Council

Children & Families Steering Committee

Seniors & Families Steering Committee