SBPAL

Celebrating 10 years of the Maribel Franco Memorial Scholarship 💙 100+ students supported. $138K+ awarded. This year: $25,000 in scholarships changing lives. #SBPAL #Scholarship #ChangingLives

Join us May 8, 2026 for the Putting Kids First Fundraiser 🥩 Battle of the Badges Brisket Cook-Off 🏆 Honoring Peter Hilf 🌟 Celebrating Teddy Cabugos 🎟️ Link in bio #PuttingKidsFirst #SantaBarbara #SBEvents #805Events #CommunityImpact #GiveBack #SBNonprofits

🎒☀️ Summer Camp Scholarships 2026 (Campership Alliance) Ages 3–17 in Goleta, Santa Barbara & Carpinteria. 🎒☀️ Becas Campamento Verano 2026 (Campership Alliance) Para 3–17 años en Goleta, Santa Bárbara y Carpinteria.

Proud to introduce our 2026 PAL Board of Directors. Thank you for stepping up to serve our youth and strengthen our community. #PAL #BoardOfDirectors #CommunityLeadership #YouthPrograms #StrongerTogether

Discover is opening up. 🎉 Join SBPAL + Santa Barbara Police Dept for Discover Law Enforcement 👮‍♀️🚓 Hands on learning: 911/dispatch 📞, K9 demos 🐾, CSI 🧬, meet the Police Chief ⭐ Wed Feb 4 Mar 25, 4:30 6:30. Spots limited! sbpal.org

📢 SBPAL is Hiring! ✅ Full-Time Program Coordinator ✅ Part-Time Academic Coordinator (After-school / afternoons) 📩 jlugo@sbpal.org 🗓️ Deadline: Jan 30, 2025 #NowHiring #SBPAL #SantaBarbara

Big welcome to Linda Esparza Dozer, our newest SBPAL Board Member! 🎉 SB native • Former FBI agent • Attorney • SBCC Title IX Coordinator • Police & Fire Commission We’re thrilled to have you with us 💙 #SBPAL

🎓 SBPAL Seniors (Class of 2026)! Maribel Franco Memorial Scholarship applications are open. Deadline: Feb 13, 2026 (8PM). Email: info@sbpal.org

🎉 Welcome to the SBPAL Board, Richard Garnica! Santa Barbara born & raised 📍 | Local photographer 📸 | Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival board member 🎺 We’re proud to have you with us, Richard! 💙 #SBPAL #SantaBarbara #CommunityStrong

Holiday Heroes brought magic to 47 families at Winter Wonderland! 🎁80 gifts, 🍽️dinner by El Pastorcito, 📸photos by R|G & Pixel Images, 🎶DJ Orbs + Adriana Reyna, 🧸toys from Petsmart. Huge thanks to sponsors, SBPD & YLC! ❤️ #Community #HolidayHeroes

🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT is back! Thu, Oct 30 • 5–7:30 PM Spencer Adams Parking Lot • 1235 Chapala St Decorated trunks, candy & a costume photo spot. Please keep costumes safe & respectful for all ages. Details: sbpal.org

Tea, Grace & Growth 🩵 Last Sunday at the historic Mission Rose Garden, our young ladies joined the Junior League of Santa Barbara for an afternoon of tea, laughter, and inspiration — celebrating mentorship, confidence, and the power of women uplifting one another.

✂️🎉 The ribbon is cut! SBPAL has officially opened the re-imagined Twelve35 Teen Center, a vibrant new home for Santa Barbara teens. Huge thanks to the Women’s Fund of SB, Appleton Partners, Ashley Vances & SB Parks & Rec for making this dream real. 📸 R | G Photography

Every young person deserves a safe place to grow & belong. 💙 At SBPAL we’re here for every family, every day—building trust, mentorship & community. | Cada joven merece un lugar seguro para crecer y sentirse parte. Estamos aquí para todas las familias. #SBPAL

As summer wraps, we’re grateful for our Campership Alliance partners. $168,741 in scholarships opened doors to 450 camps. Shoutout to the Santa Barbara Zoo, our 2025 Agency of the Year, for ages 3+, hot lunch daily, and overnight adventures. #CampershipAlliance #SBPAL 💙

Reminder: Due to poor air quality, SBPAL is closed today. Most of our programming takes place outdoors, and your safety comes first. We're keeping everyone affected by the fires in our thoughts and hoping for clear skies and a quick containment. Stay safe, everyone!

Youth Leader of the Year: Elisa Moctezuma A proud graduate of San Marcos High School, she’s now off to UCSB to continue chasing her dreams. We’re so proud to honor her as our 2025 Youth Leader of the Year. 💙✨

Better late than never! A huge shoutout to our amazing PAL seniors — your journey, resilience, and heart continue to inspire us every day. From Teen Center days to college dreams, we couldn’t be prouder. Here’s to the next chapter — you’ve made your PAL family proud!

Honored to attend the 2025 National PAL Conference in Memphis with PALs from around the world 🌍 Grateful to see the West Coast recognized: 🌟 Volunteer of the Year – Jesiy Richards 🌟 Chapter & Officer – Riverside County PAL 🌟 Female Youth – Vacaville PAL #PALProud

We’re proud to welcome Audry Nafziger as SBPAL’s new Board President! 🎉 A dedicated attorney & youth advocate, Audry brings heart, leadership, and vision to our mission. Excited for what’s ahead! 💙 #SBPAL #BoardPresident #CopsKidsCommunity