A Message from Hospice of Santa Barbara |
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Dear Friends,
We are excited to welcome Sharon Salzberg, one of the world's leading voices in "mindfulness" to our illuminate Speaker Series, tomorrow, February 17.
Her most recent book, Real Change: Mindfulness To Heal Ourselves and the World, seems to be the perfect match for what the world needs right now. It is a roadmap for engaging in challenging times with clarity, calm, and heartfulness. Real Change guides us to embody the fundamental principles of mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to create a better world for both ourselves and others. We are so honored to bring her to our virtual stage for this illuminating evening. The link to register is below.
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All month long, local Santa Barbara organizations are doing their part in helping celebrate Black History Month |
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From round-table discussions, interviews, stories and more with many world-renowned speakers, these virtual events are here to help educate, inspire and create conversation.
Due to the rising numbers COVID-19 in the region, all events will be available virtually and will allow for a larger audience than community members residing in Santa Barbara County.
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We need your help with Quality of Life Stipends for families impacted by COVID-19 |
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Each year, HSB's Quality of Life stipends help low-income families in our Patient Care Services program struggling financially as they cope with a life-threatening illness. For the past several months however, in a special partnership with Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, we have been helping families who have tested positive for COVID-19 and who are trying to quarantine. Imagine trying to follow the guidelines and stay home, but you can't work and so you don't have money to pay for groceries and other essentials. These are families that have been hardest hit by the pandemic and they're trying their best to be safe under trying conditions.
HSB's Quality of Life stipends helps these families so they can quarantine. Many have lost their jobs and simply can't make ends meet. These critical stipends truly help make a difference for them during quarantine. However, demand is outstripping HSB's ability to help support these families financially. We've already served more than 100 families--500 people total--with Quality of Life support. To help us to continue this vital work, we're trying to raise an additional $10,000 to help with essentials like healthy groceries, bills, and medical supplies.
Please click on the button below and select 'Quality of Life' as the gift designation, if you would like to contribute to a family needing help during their quarantine.
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Hospice of Santa Barbara Board of Directors
Welcomes Joyce Dudley
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Joyce Dudley is the district attorney of Santa Barbara County and a board member of Hospice of Santa Barbara. Joyce has a BA in psychology, and two Master’s Degrees in Education; one with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education and the other with an emphasis on Educational Administration.
In 1990, Dudley received her JD degree. The same day she passed the Bar exam, she was hired by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office. For 20 years, she was a Deputy District Attorney specializing in prosecuting violent crimes against vulnerable victims. In 2010, she was elected District Attorney.
Fast forward to 2016, Dudley was appointed by Governor Brown to be the Chair of the Police Officers Standards and Training Commission (POST), a position she still retains. Dudley also presently serves on the Executive Board of Fight Crime Invest in Kids and works closely with the national organization, Prosecutors Against Gun Violence.
Joyce has received numerous awards including: Attorney of the Year (Santa Barbara Women Lawyers), Woman of the Year (Junior League), and Mentor of the Year (Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse).
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Joyce recently wrote, Can Grief Allow Us to Be Joyful and Happy Again? featured in Noozhawk.
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SHARON SALZBERG, LIVE!
Wednesday, February 17th at 6:00 PM PDT
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Sharon Salzberg will be joining us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM PDT. Salzberg will present Finding Resiliency in Challenging Times during HSB’s FREE Virtual Event.
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Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer and industry leader, a world-renowned teacher and New York Times bestselling author. As one of the first to bring meditation and mindfulness into mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, her relatable, demystifying approach has inspired generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. |
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In this webinar, Sharon Salzberg will provide an opportunity to deepen an exploration of the resiliency of the human spirit. For many, feeling overwhelmed and stressed have become all too common. The balance of heart and mind is key to sustaining ourselves, especially in the face of daily challenges. Through the practice of meditation, three essential skills that cultivate balance are developed: concentration, mindfulness and compassion. The presentation will include a talk, guided meditation, and panel discussion. |
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The event is FREE and open to the community, but registration is required. |
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INTERPRETACIÓN
SIMULTANEA AL
ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE.
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EL EVENTO ES GRATIS, pero se requiere registración.
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En este seminario virtual, Salzberg brindará la oportunidad de explorar la resiliencia del espíritu humano a profundidad. Para muchos, el agobio y el estrés se han vuelto demasiado comunes. El equilibrio de corazón y mente es clave para sostenernos, especialmente frente a los desafíos diarios. A través de la práctica de la meditación, se desarrollan tres habilidades esenciales que cultivan el equilibrio: concentración, atención plena y compasión. El evento es gratis, pero es necesario registrarse. |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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The Natalie Orfalea Foundation and
Lou Buglioli look for individuals and organizations to help serve the highest good of all life on this planet. To learn more, visit: natalieorfaleafoundation.org.
Ridley-Tree Cancer Center has been at the forefront of comprehensive outpatient cancer care on the Central Coast for more than 70 years. To learn more, visit: ridleytreecc.org.
The Santa Barbara Foundation is a community foundation established in 1928 to enrich the lives of Santa Barbara County residents through philanthropy. To learn more, visit: sbfoundation.org
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Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for illuminate Speaker Series? Contact Charles Caldwell at ccaldwell@hospiceofsb.org.
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The series continues with Dr. BJ Miller in March, Dr. Sunita Puri in April, Jenée Johnson in May and Nora McInerny in July. Pico Iyer will also make a return in August. The remainder of the 2021 Speaker Series will be announced in the coming months. To learn more and to register for these free virtual events, please visit: www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries.
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Grief Support Groups via Zoom |
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Please note: Space is limited. Each participant must complete registration with HSB prior to group participation. No drop-ins please. Groups are subject to cancellation based on low registration.
To register, please contact our Intake Coordinator at 805-563-8820 ext. 110 or email intake@hospiceofsb.org. All groups are free of charge.
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Young Adult Grief Support Group
Monday evenings
February 22 - March 29
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Young Adults En Duelo
Monday afternoons
April 12 - May 17
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This group via Zoom is for young adults ages 19-30’s who have experienced the death of a loved one. Share the experience of dealing with loss at an age when life is full of other challenges unique to a young adult. |
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Happy work anniversary to David, Tianna, Mary, and Sally! |
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Thank you David, Tianna, Mary, and Sally 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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David Selberg, our CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara celebrates his 6-year anniversary.
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Mary Wagner, one of Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Bereavement Counselors, celebrates her 19-year anniversary.
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Tianna Swede, HSB’s Patient Care Services Manager, celebrates her 10-year anniversary.
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Sally Turvey, HSB’s Volunteer Services Coordinator, celebrates her 6-year anniversary.
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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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