Commission to Assist Those with Significant Financial Needs
A Commission of The Turner Foundation – Since 1958

Our mission is to build friendships with low-income families and individuals in Santa Barbara (especially friends without homes and those with disabilities) and assist them in various ways: programs, meal sharing, housing, clothing and by hosting special events. The Commission also partners with other non-profit organizations. Co-Chairs: Jason and Christie Tarman

Talent Show at Pershing Park

Talent Show at Pershing Park June 30th at 5:30 Come and share your talent with our friends without homes and enjoy a meal together. All are welcome!

Programs, Meal Sharing, Housing, Clothing, and Special Events:
  • Wednesday Night Meal Sharing with Friends Without Homes at Pershing Park
  • Wednesday Night Prayer and Sharing Group
  • Thanksgiving Feast
  • Thanksgiving Meal Baskets for Friends at The Village
  • Christmas Celebration Dinner at The Village
  • Christmas Dinner with Friends Without Homes
  • Christmas Gift Baskets
  • Holiday Winter Clothing Program
  • Movie Nights at The Village
  • Summer BBQs at The Village
  • Halloween Pumpkin Carving at The Village
  • Piano Lessons at The Village
  • Holiday Family Pictures at The Village
  • Stillpoint Family Resources Counseling Center
  • Valentines Dessert at The Village
  • Mobile Early Learning Center
  • Westside "Seeds of Change"
  • Westside Kids Club
  • Swim Lessons at The Village
Partners:  
  • The Unity Shoppe
  • Foodbank of Santa Barbara
  • The Rescue Mission
  • The Uffizi Mission Project
  • Northstar Coffee Company
  • Local churches
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Pershing Park 11/18/09  
 
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