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Ways to Give

Every gift moves the work forward.

Your gift to CommUnify empowers us to ensure the well-being of low-income children, teens, families, adults, and seniors in our county.

Why Give

CommUnify has helped thousands of people since 1967 — because of donors like you.

Serving Santa Barbara County since 1967
13 programs across 4 divisions
North & South County
Ways to Give

More than one way to give.

Donate Cash or Stock

The most direct way to give — a one-time gift of cash or appreciated stock.

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Donor-Advised Funds

Give through a donor-advised fund by recommending a grant to CommUnify through your fund sponsor.

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Employer Matching

Many employers match the charitable gifts their employees make. Check with your HR team — your gift may go further than you think.

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Legacy & Planned Giving

Include CommUnify in your will, trust, or estate plans — a gift that carries the work forward.

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Sponsor an Event

Sponsor the Champions Dinner — CommUnify’s annual dinner honoring community champions.

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Adopt a Campus

Don’t have a child of your own to enroll, but want to support Head Start? Volunteer with a classroom, or fund a campus — every center welcomes a champion.

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CommUnify · Tax ID: 95-2491790

Where Your Gift Goes

This is the work your gift supports.

CommUnify is made up of four divisions, each offering specialized programs — bilingual, free or low-cost for those who income qualify.

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Behavioral Health

Free, CalAIM-authorized therapy and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults.

94 children received behavioral health services (2021)
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Children's Services

High-quality child care and early education for children birth–5 at no cost to qualifying families.

$0 Head Start cost to qualifying families
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Adults & Seniors

Utility assistance, home repair, financial coaching, and connection to stability resources.

1,718 households helped with utility bills (2023)
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Family & Youth Services

Case management, health resources, and support for teens and young adults — on their terms.

1,802 youth served by FYS programs in 2023
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Questions About Giving?

We're happy to talk it through.

For donor-advised funds, employer matching, legacy gifts, or event sponsorship, reach out to our development team.

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Julie Weiner
Chief Development Officer
jweiner@CommUnifySB.org

CommUnify · Tax ID: 95-2491790

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