![]() Weekly transition meetings with the existing case management agency were initiated and will continue through the July 1 transition.Executive Director Bill Bucher met with over 50 Guardian ad Litem (GAL) staff and volunteers to discuss the transition during the April 21 GAL Open Forum and received overwhelming support and commitment to strengthen the communication and partnership with case management to improve permanency.Osha Goodwin, currently the Executive Assistant for Brevard C.A.R.E.S., will join Family Allies as the Executive Assistant effective July 1.Katie Guemple, currently the DCF Operations Manager for Brevard County, will join Family Allies as the Chief Operating Officer effective May 22.As of May 5, we have received applications to transition to Family Allies from over 98% of the existing Case Management employees.Family Allies and BFP facilitated seven open house meetings to discuss the transition with existing case management staff, with over 80% of case management employees attending.To see a full list of sponsors and pictures from the event, please visit the transition was announced on April 3: Bank (formerly Union Bank), Liz and Andrew Butcher, Balance Financial Management, CenCal Health, and Santa Barbara Foundation. Presenting sponsors are Marni and Michael Cooney, Tania and John Burke of Trek Travel, and Carole MacElhenny. Additional sponsors include Lorrie and Greg Forgatch, Jill and John Bishop, Ginny and Tim Bliss, Zora and Les Charles, Montecito Bank & Trust, SEIU Local 620, U.S. We are so proud to support an agency that is always stepping up to serve the needs of our community,” said Marni Cooney, board member. “Our community needs FSA now more than ever. Attendees were then treated to a video presentation that featured staff sharing stories about helping students with mental health challenges, seniors overcoming obstacles, and low-income families in need of housing due to recent floods. Master of Ceremonies, Jan Campbell introduced Lisa Brabo, who told a moving story of a “comfort blanket” made by an FSA supporter that helped a child find solace and friendship. The live auction featured exclusive vacation destinations to England, South Africa, and Mexico. 01 July 2022 BFP XII headed by Regional Director F/CSUPT ALVEN D VALDEZ, DSC held the Simultaneous Oath-taking Ceremony of Newly Absorbed Fire Officer 1 (FO1) and promoted Non-Commissioned Fire. A delicious 3-course dinner, prepared by Catering Connection, was followed by a paddle raise and live auction lead by Montecito Bank & Trust CEO and Auctioneer, Janet Garufis. The Spring-themed event featured a flower-filled reception on the outside patio with 30 silent auction baskets and a wine wall that kept guests guessing. ![]() There are a variety of volunteer opportunities including: staffing the pantry during hours of operation, restocking shelves, helping with food drives and picking. The pantry also serves as an information center for clients seeking other social services. ![]() “This event is a great way to connect with our supporters and share our mutual passion for investing in the lives of the people we have the honor of serving.”ĭreams in Bloom was the first fully in-person event for FSA in four years. The SBFP helps people in need of food items throughout Hamilton and Northern Marion Counties. “We are humbled and energized by the support of our community,” said CEO Lisa Brabo. The sold-out event raised a record $250,000 to benefit the children, families, and seniors served by FSA-which includes Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House by the Park. Santa Barbara, CA (May 25, 2023) - Over 200 guests of Family Service Agency attended Dreams in Bloom on Saturday May 13 at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club at Rockwood -where they turned compassion into action. Press releases are posted on as a free community service.
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