The seaside town of Isla Vista has always featured a great number of groups and individuals working alongside one another for the betterment of the community. While there are a large number of non-profits operating on behalf of Isla Vista, there are also a great amount of informal groups and gatherings that comprise the sense of community that is felt here. Listed below are the non-profits and service groups that thrive in Isla Vista. Please note that some non-profits, while very important to the community, can be found under more descriptive sections in this resource guide.

Adopt-A-Block

Adopt A Block conducts regular street and beach clean-ups in Isla Vista to prevent pollution.
Interested in Volunteering? Email cleaniv@ivparks.org to schedule your volunteer appointment with IVRPD!

961 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: cleaniv@ivparks.org
Contact No: 805-968-2017 Ext. 24
Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
Website: Adopt A Block Isla Vista
Facebook: Adopt A Block Isla Vista

Alpha Resource Center

Alpha Resource Center is a service center providing support and information for families of children with developmental disabilities. Alpha also owns and operates 3 thrift stores.

4501 Cathedral Oaks Rd. Santa Barbara, CA
Executive Director: Kimberly Olson
Email: kolson@alphasb.org
Contact No: 805-683-2145
Website: www.Alphasb.org

Bici Centro

Bici Centro, a project of SB Bike, is a community DIY bicycle repair shop and education center, with the goal of facilitating skill share and increasing reliability and safety for Santa Barbara area bicyclists.
Open Tuesday–Friday 11:30AM–5:30PM & Saturday 12-4PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Phone: (805)617-3255

506 E Haley St. Santa Barbara, CA
Contact Email: Ed@sbbike.org
Contact No: (805)617-3255
Website: Bici Centro Santa Barbara
Facebook: Bici Centro Santa Barbara

Boys & Girls Club of Goleta

The mission of the Boys & Girls club is enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

5638 Hollister Ave. Suite 220, Goleta, CA
Contact No: 805-681-1345
Website: Goleta Boys & Girls Club
Facebook: Goleta Boys & Girls Club

Child Abuse Listening and Meditation (CALM)

CALM’s mission is to prevent, assess, and treat child abuse in Santa Barbara County by providing comprehensive, culturally competent services for children, adults and families. All programs offered in English and Spanish
1236 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA

Chief Executive Officer: Alana Walczak
Email: awalczak@calm4kids.org
Contact No: 805-965-2376
Website: http://calm4kids.org

Community Service Organization (CSO)

Created as an organization of students to act as a liaison between UCSB students and the Police Department.

CSO Coordinator: Pam Gebhardt
Contact Email: cso@police.ucsb.edu
Contact No: 805-893-2325
Website: UCSB CSO

Devereaux Special Needs Facility

Devereux Santa Barbara’s Adult Residential Program provides a wide
range of programs, from intensive, highly structured services, to programs which promote increasing independence.

6980 Falberg Way, Goleta, CA
Contact No: 805-968-2525 ext. 328
Website: Devereaux Special Needs Facility

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

The Foodbank and their partner programs can assist with emergency food, meals, nutrition education and other services.

Email: info@foodbanksbc.org
Contact No: 805-967-5741
Website: http://foodbanksbc.org

Friendship Manor

Friendship Manor serves senior citizens age 62 and over, providing a unique niche for seniors who want to live independently and are in need of simple services.

6647 El Colegio Rd. Goleta, CA
Contact Email: info@friendship-manor.org
Contact No: 805-968-0771
Website: Friendship Manor Isla Vista
Facebook: Friendship Manor Isla Vista

GIVE

GIVE is an easy way for residents to donate belongings they no longer need; makes quality, used items available to the community at inexpensive prices; creates an opportunity for the community to volunteer; and donates funds to Isla Vista non-profits.

935 Embarcadero Hall, Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: marsano-v@sa.ucsb.edu
Website: GIVE Isla Vista
Facebook: GIVE Project in Isla Vista

Isla Vista Arts

Based in the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center of the University of California Santa Barbara, Isla Vista Arts promotes the arts as a catalyst for social growth and change in
the neighboring Isla Vista community.

Contact Email: eanderson@ihc.ucsb.edu
Website: Isla Vista Arts
Facebook: Isla Vista Arts

Isla Vista Elementary School Latino Parent Night

This program at IV Elementary school encourages Latino parents to engage with school activities and curriculum.

6875 El Colegio Rd. Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: mkahn@goleta.k12.ca.us
Contact No: 805-685-4418
Website: Isla Vista Elementary School Latino Parent Night

Isla Vista Elementary School Science Camp Scholarship Fund

The IV Elementary science camp scholarship fund seeks out and accepts monetary donations to a scholarship fund meant to send IV school students to science camp.

6875 El Colegio Rd. Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: mkahn@goleta.k12.ca.us
Contact No: 805-685-4418
Website: Isla Vista Elementary School Science Camp Scholarship Fund

Isla Vista Initiatives Fund

The Isla Vista Initiatives Fund was established by the Isla Vista Community Network to raise funds for improvements and projects in Isla Vista.

Contact Email: islavistacommunitynetwork@gmail.com

Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic

As a critical health safety net for the Santa Barbara Community, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is dedicated to providing the best possible medical and dental care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.

970 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA
Contact No: 805-968-1511
Website: Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic

Isla Vista Parks Improvement Committee (IV-PIC)

IV-PIC was formed specifically to give the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District the ability to apply for grants, to aid in the creation of infrastructure and capital projects for the parks.

961 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: rgould@ivparks.org
Contact No: 805-968-2017

St. George Family Youth Center

The St. George Youth Center provides a safe, fun, alternative space for teens during the high risk after-school hours.

889 Camino Del Sur, Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: Program Coordinator, Fran Sen Fran.Sen@ciymca.org
Contact No: 805-685-9170
Website: St. George Youth Center

Isla Vista United

Isla Vista United was created by the Isla Vista Screen Printing business to raise funds for the improvement of Isla Vista following the May 2014 tragedy.

6565 Trigo Rd. Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: islavistaunited@yahoo.com
Contact No: 805-845-1333
Website: Isla Vista United
Facebook: Isla Vista United

Isla Vista Youth Projects

The Isla Vista Youth Projects, Inc. strengthens our community through diverse educational, recreational and social programs for children and families regardless of income. Programs include Isla Vista Children’s Center (full day, year round child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers); School Age Program at Isla Vista Elementary School (after school and summer for K-6th grade); Family Resource Center (resource & referral, case management, parent education and other types of support for parents); and THRIVE Isla Vista (community-level initiative aimed at improving the lives of all residents of Isla Vista)

6842 Phelps Rd. Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: luannm@ivyp.org
Contact No: 805-968-0488
Website: Isla Vista Youth Projects
Facebook: Isla Vista Youth Projects

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper

The mission of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is to protect and restore the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds through science-based advocacy, education, field work, and
enforcement.

714 Bond Ave. Santa Barbara, CA
Contact Email: info@sbck.org
Contact No: 805-563-3377
Website: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
Facebook: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper

Save the Mermaids

The aim of Save the Mermaids is to share information and enthusiasm to preserve the health of the marine eco-system.

117B Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Contact Email: kaia@savethemermaids.org
Website: Save the Mermaids Santa Barbara
Facebook: Save the Mermaids Santa Barbara

SBCEO Health Linkages/Children’s Health Initiative

The Children’s Health Initiative identifies and enrolls Santa Barbara County’s uninsured children into existing government-sponsored health plans (Medi-Cal, Covered California and Healthy Kids) and provides case management to enhance retention and proper utilization of these programs.

3970 La Colina Rd. Santa Barbara, CA.
Email: glowe@sbceo.org
Contact No: 805-964-4710
Website: http://healthlinkages.weebly.com/childrens-health-initiative-of-santa-barbara.html

Santa Barbara City College Non-credit Programs

Noncredit Educational Programs provide free classes that include Adult High School Diploma Program, Allied Health, Computer Applications and Office Management, Culinary Arts, and English as a Second Language courses. SBCCNP provides English language classes at Isla Vista Elementary School Mondays-Thursday from 8:30-10:30am.

Two locations: 310 W. Padre St. Santa Barbara, CA and 300 N. Turnpike Rd. Santa Barbara, CA.
Contact No: 805-687-0812
Website: SBCC Non-Credit Programs

Santa Barbara Public Health Maternal Child & Adolescent Health Program

The Maternal Child & Adolescent Health Program provides the following programs: Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Strategic Planning, Health Field Nursing Home Visitation and Case Management, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Program, and Child Death Review Team.

345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA.
Contact No: 805-681-4933
Website: SB Public Health

Santa Barbara Response Network

The Santa Barbara Response Network provides psychological first aid response.

Contact Email: sbrncommand@gmail.com.
Contact No: 805-699-5608
Website: SB Response Network

Santa Barbara Women, Infants, and Children Program

WIC helps families by providing checks for buying healthy foods, nutrition and breastfeeding education and support, and referrals to health care and community services.

315 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA
Contact No: 805-681-5275
Website: SB Women, Infants, and Children

SB Food Not Lawns

Santa Barbara Food Not Lawns is a grassroots group based in Santa Barbara, CA that encourages folks to grow and share food while having fun and building community.

Contact Email: info@sbfoodnotlawns.org
Website: Santa Barbara Food Not Lawns
Facebook: Santa Barbara Food Not Lawns

Showers of Blessing

Showers of Blessings provides mobile showers for houseless individuals in the Isla Vista and Goleta areas. \

PO Box 1135, Goleta, CA 93116
Contact Email: info@showersofblessingiv.org
Contact No: 805-253-3837
Website: http://showersofblessingiv.org

The Parish Nursing Community Outreach Program

Parish Nursing was established to ensure that people learn to incorporate good health habits into their daily lives.

2323 De La Vina St. Suite 104, Santa Barbara, CA
Contact Email: info@stfrancisfoundationsb.org
Contact No: 805-563-8636
Website: Parish Nursing Community Outreach Program

THRIVE Isla Vista

THRIVE Focuses on preparing and readying the next generation of Santa Barbara county residents for productive lives. The Isla Vista collaborative aspires to close the readiness gap by ensuring all children entering Isla Vista school are “school-ready” and maintain that success third grade and beyond.

701-H W. Campus Point Ln., Isla Vista, CA
Contact Email: thrive@ivyp.org
Contact No: 805-968-0488
Website: THRIVE Isla Vista
Facebook: THRIVE Isla Vista