Family Self-Sufficiency Program Graduates Honored for Achievements by Housing Authority By Amy Bernstein for Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara honored 10 amazing Santa Barbara residents who have completed the organization’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program during a ceremony and dinner hosted at the Presidio Springs Community Room Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.…

Common Ground Santa Barbara Call for Volunteers Now through February 27, 2011 Every night in Santa Barbara County, thousands of people experience homelessness. This February, community members can take action and be part of the solution. Common Ground Santa Barbara is calling out for 500 volunteers to canvas the community to locate and survey our…

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Candice Tang/Juliana Minsky 805/687-3322 Housing Authority Announces Outstanding Community Partner, Humanitarian and Employee of the Year Awards January 20, 2010, Santa Barbara, CA—Casa Esperanza Homeless Center was selected by Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara staff as the recipient of its 2nd Annual Community Partner of the Year…

Common Ground Santa Barbara www.commongroundsb.org For Immediate Release Media Contact: Candice Tang/Juliana Minsky 805/687-3322 New County-wide Homelessness Collaboration Wins Federal Deadline Extension HUD waiver allows 30-day deadline extension; Common Ground Santa Barbara ramps up for major change to 2011 “Point in Time” count “[The 100,000 Homes campaign is] the human welfare equivalent of NASA’s race…

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Candice Tang/Juliana Minsky, 805/687-3322 Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Tax Assistance Program Results in More Than $1.2 Million in Refunds to Local Low-Income Individuals and Families Record results from ninth year of free program; total refunds up 15% over 2009 tax season May 12, 2010, Santa Barbara,…