A Message from
David Selberg
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Dear Friends,
As we enter this Thanksgiving week, I feel a larger sense of gratitude than I think I ever have before. If the past few years of uncertainty have taught us anything, it's introspection. Examining and evaluating what is important in life and the realization about how much we actually have to be thankful for. Even with the loss and grief, there has been this unique gift of time for many of us to look inward. Whether it's taking a second look at our careers, assessing our health, redefining what and who is most valuable in our lives, reminding ourselves not to sweat the small stuff and to be thankful for all that we do have–particularly when there is so much tragedy and suffering elsewhere.
I'm personally thankful for the fortitude and resilience of Hospice of Santa Barbara and our nimbleness to work differently as the situation requires. We have managed to rise to the occasion in this new environment. We've even created better/more effective systems, in some instances. Case in point, when we were forced to combine our Light Up A Life Ceremonies into one digital event, we worried about the loss of the personal "in-person" connection which is at the heart of these events; the shared experience of loss and grief in the Light Up A Life setting is magical and impossible to replicate remotely. However, through technology, we have expanded the memorial stars component of Light Up A Life with an online virtual tree that can be personalized with stars that have photos and special messages and can be viewed and shared by anyone and everyone. These digital stars are complemented by our traditional paper stars that staff and volunteers will put up on beautiful Trees of Remembrance at each of the four locations that can be visited throughout the holidays. In this way, we can show our love and gratitude to those who have died and whom we are missing this holiday season over the entire holiday season. As a matter of fact, our virtual tree is up, and people have already begun "hanging" their virtual stars. See the link below to dedicate stars to your loved ones.
I also am thankful for all of you. Your encouragement, guidance, suggestions, and support, and love are what inspire us to be better. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!
Be well,
David Selberg
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Thank you for attending
Navigating Our New Reality, A Conversation in Spanish Translated to English Virtual Event!
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illuminate Speaker Series brought to you by Hospice of Santa Barbara presented: Navigating Our New Reality, A Conversation in Spanish Translated to English on Wednesday, November 10th.
During the event, local Latino leaders discussed the fears, anxiety, and questions that we are all dealing with as we contemplate a return to something like “normal” life before COVID-19. This is an enlightening event for Spanish and English speakers alike!
To watch the English and Spanish recordings of the event, please see below!
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Re-entry Town Hall
Ingles / English
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Re-entry Town Hall
Español / Spanish
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Join us for our 38th Annual Light Up A Life Virtual Event Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM PDT |
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Join Us For This Beloved Tradition!
The holiday season can stir up a range of emotions, including joy, stress, sadness, and everything in between. For those preparing to navigate the holiday season without cherished loved ones, this time of year can be even more difficult.
Due to the ongoing pandemic and our concern for everyone's safety, we will be gathering virtually!
Light Up A Life is an opportunity for all to join together as communities unite for one heartwarming virtual ceremony to remember and honor the many that are missed this holiday season. Last year’s virtual event, with our speakers, poetry, and music along with the digital stars hanging from the virtual Tree of Remembrance, was a moving tribute to our loved ones. We hope you will join us again!
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INTERPRETACIÓN SIMULTANEA AL ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE.
EL EVENTO ES GRATIS, pero se requiere registración.
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You will be able to dedicate a digital star on our Virtual Tree of Remembrance. You can showcase your star(s) with your loved one's name, photo, and a special message from you. Additionally, we will place our 4 traditional Trees of Remembrance throughout the community where paper stars with their name will be hung.
With your donation of a digital star, HSB staff will also create a traditional paper star, with the name of your loved one, that will be hung on a Tree of Remembrance at a location of your choosing. Locations include Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, and Goleta.
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Example of a digital star: |
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Although we will not hold in-person ceremonies this year, our traditional Trees of Remembrance with paper stars will be placed at the following locations: |
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Santa Barbara (Lobero Theatre)
33 E. Canon Perdido Street
Montecito (Upper Village Green)
San Ysidro Road & E. Valley Road
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Goleta (Camino Real Marketplace)
Storke Road & Market Place Drive
Carpinteria (Seal Fountain)
Linden Avenue & Seal Fountain
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Complete the online form below if:
* You would like your paper stars mailed to you.
* You would like Hospice of Santa Barbara to create your paper star(s) and hang it on a tree for you with your loved one's name, which you will notate on the online form. HSB staff will hang your star(s) at your preferred Tree of Remembrance Location: Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, or Carpinteria.
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A special thank you to our Sponsors! |
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Shooting Star Sponsor
Clay Tedeschi
Lucky Star Sponsor
Melinda Goodman Kemp
Bright Star Sponsors
Christy and Rick Joy
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Twilight Star Sponsors
Steve Alexander
Stephen & Christina Brown in loving memory of Eric Brown
Bryant & Sons Jewelers
The Degroot Family
Irma K Burnett and Darryl Perlin
Kitson Landscape Management, Inc.
Stewart S. Hudnut
The Marshall Family
McCormix
Nicholson & Schwartz CPA's
Sudi Staub
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SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Sharon Salzberg
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Exciting news! Our illuminate Speaker Series is returning in 2022! The FREE, Virtual Series of renowned speakers who address the feelings and questions that accompany our challenging time is back! We are grateful for all of you that have attended and the Speakers and Sponsors who made these events possible. We are thrilled to have a returning speaker, Sharon Salzberg on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
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For those of you who haven't attended, this series was created to help bring some comfort and peace of mind during the Pandemic. The world-renowned lineup of Authors, Activists, Artists, Doctors, and more have joined the cause to help inspire, educate, encourage deeper inquiry and action, create community discussion, and help bring people closer together. You can view the full 2020/2021 series on our illuminate webpage, and we will continue to update this page as we near the beginning of the 2022 series!
Registration Coming Soon!
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Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for the illuminate Speaker Series? Contact Charles Caldwell at ccaldwell@hospiceofsb.org.
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During this uncertain time, you may feel pulled to get your financial affairs in order. HSB can help. |
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Now might feel like a good time to sort out your will or estate plan. An estate plan is helpful for everyone, but it can be confusing to know how to begin. Hospice of Santa Barbara's own Judy Goodbody can help you get started.
Judy is a registered Tax Preparer who has been helping people with tax and estate planning for 25 years. This free service is available to all HSB volunteers, clients, donors, staff, or anyone in the community who needs help.
In observance of physical distancing practices, Judy will be available over the phone or through the secure video chat service Zoom. Contact Judy Goodbody for your free and confidential assistance at (805) 770-7119 or jgoodbody@hospiceofsb.org.
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Judy Goodbody, CFRE, CRTP
Planned Giving Officer
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Happy work anniversary to Michael and Veronica! |
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Thank you, Michael and Veronica, for all your contributions to Hospice of Santa Barbara! We are eternally grateful for the dedication and passion of our staff. To learn more about our wonderful staff, please visit our website.
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Michael Cruse, LCSW,
Bereavement Services Manager celebrates his 11-year anniversary.
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Veronica Gonzales,
Front Desk & Office Coordinator celebrates her 2-year anniversary.
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Are you an Amazon shopper? Did you know that when you shop using AmazonSmile, the company will donate a half-percent of each purchase to Hospice of Santa Barbara?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Hospice of Santa Barbara every time you shop – and it comes at zero cost to you. It's a donation made by Amazon in your honor. You just have to select Hospice of Santa Barbara at smile.Amazon.com and use smile.Amazon.com instead of Amazon.com whenever you shop!
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Thank you for all that you do to support our work!
It is a remarkable privilege to witness the difference we make for those we serve on a daily basis. It is only through your generosity that we can accomplish all that we do and will in the future.
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Phone: (805) 563-8820
Fax: (805) 563-8821
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