Dear friends,

As we are in the final stretch leading up to our September 10th, 2023 Heroes of Hospice of SB luncheon, I wanted to take a minute to recognize our three Heroes who will be featured at the event. 

Receiving our Philanthropy Award, The Santa Barbara Foundation has been a pillar of philanthropy that has elevated the impact of nonprofits, including Hospice of SB, for many years. Their positive contribution to Santa Barbara, across the spectrum of great causes, is truly unmatched.  

With a combination of our dedicated and compassionate staff and volunteers, our own Patient Care Services Team, receiving the Staff Award, is at the heart of our work--combining practical care along with our psychosocial services and support to clients and their families. 

Last, but certainly not least, Charlie Zimmer, our first ever Lifetime Hero recipient, has been a constant and enduring presence for Hospice of Santa Barbara over decades. His guidance, insights and leadership has helped to shape who we are today.

This year we will encourages guests to Celebrate Those We Love and their ongoing impact in our lives. This theme will be sprinkled throughout the event in fun and meaningful ways. 

We are thrilled with the response so far this year's event and hope that you are joining us on this special day at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. Tickets can still be purchased HERE.

Be well,

David Selberg

SB Foundation, Philanthropy Award, Jackie Carrera, CEO

Patient Care Services Team, Staff Award, Tianna Swede

Lifetime Hero Award,

Charlie Zimmer

Coming Soon...

11th Annual Heroes of Hospice Auction

Exciting and unique items will be featured as part of our online auction leading up to Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara. Items will start to appear on our website soon and will open for bidding on September 1st. In the meantime, here are a few items to whet your appetite!

Pair of tickets for One805 Live! Concert with Maroon 5

One Month Family Membership to SWELL: Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club

Bettina Pizzeria Gift Certificate

Essene Blessing for Teltane

Adapted from

Danaan Parry

The late summer days

Fill me with warmth

And I am content.

My life flows as a river

Rushing to the sea

Wherein all become One.

I who know grief and also hope

Share the waters of my life

As the laden trees

Share their fruits with all.

As the river does not wish

to be a mountain,

so too am I content.

The richness of life

Brings peace to my heart

I share this peace with all.

The glorious warmth

Of sun, light and growth

Fills me.

How natural it is

To allow this warmth

To radiate back into the world.

For you are no stranger to my heart

We are One.

Volunteer Spotlight:

Jayne Brechwald

Jayne worked locally for the Public Health Department for 23 years, after working in 3 other counties as a Health Educator, followed by the role of Executive Director for the American Lung Association. Since retiring she has been very busy, volunteering with Hospice of Santa Barbara for 18 years, and volunteering at Cottage Hospital, Sansum and SB Public Health Dept. She is also on the Board of Safety Town and is the President of the Parkinson’s Association of Santa Barbara!

Jayne joined the Volunteer Training Program in 2005 as a way to learn more about the dying process and how to deal and cope with it. In addition to helping many patients as a Patient Care Volunteer, Jayne became a co-presenter for groups at the Alliance for Living and Dying, advising people in the community about their 5 Wishes Advance Directives. When HSB took over the Alliance and started its own Advance Care Planning, Jayne smoothly moved into this role, helping individuals complete their MyCare documents as well as co-presenting at events in the community.

Working with clients on their ADs has been rewarding. Jayne often hears “I feel so relieved” once the document has been completed. Jayne feels this is important work and helps everybody to be prepared and clear about their wishes.

During her free time, Jayne loves to read, take beach walks and travel – she finds India particularly fascinating and has been twice. How many other people can say that they marched in Kennedy’s Inaugural Parade in 63!

Happy work anniversary to

Charles, Perie and Marilyn!

Charles Caldwell, Director of Strategic Advancement, celebrates his 8-year anniversary.

Perie Longo, PhD, MFT, Bereavement Counselor,

celebrates her 19-year anniversary.

Marilyn Goldman, MFT, Bereavement Counselor,

celebrates her 22-year anniversary.

Get It Done SB! (GIDSB) and Mi Regalo (MR) are HSB’s Advance Care Planning (ACP) programs, focused on bringing awareness and education in English and Spanish to ensure that all of our community members have a completed Advance Directive before they need one. 

RSVP to Attend an Upcoming Community Workshop:

• 8/22 and 8/29 10:45 AM-12:15 PM at St. George Community Center (SPANISH)
• 9/12 and 9/19 10:00 AM-11:30 AM at Pilgrim Terrace (ENGLISH) 

Only need notary services? Join us at Part 2 of any of our community workshops and get your document notarized for FREE! Please call or email to RSVP. 

Can’t make it to one of our next workshops? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with our trained facilitators for personalized attention answering your questions, reviewing your completed document and ensuring submission to Cottage Health. 

For more information on Advance Care Planning, upcoming workshops or to request one-on-one help from our experienced volunteers, visit Get It Done SB! (English) or Mi Regalo (Spanish). You can also call us at 805-705-4846 or email us at CommunityACP@hospiceofsb.org.