Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara

10/30/2025

✨ Thanks to the incredible generosity of our event sponsors, vendors, attendees, and donors, we raised over $240,000 at Bright Girls, Bold Futures last Tuesday to establish the Stina Hans Impact Fund!

Your support will fund free programming for up to 200 elementary and teen girls!

We are truly blown away. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in the power of girls. 💖

10/30/2025

10/16/2025

Have you gotten your tickets to ✨ Bright Girls, Bold Futures ✨ yet? We only have a few spots left! Link in bio to purchase tickets. Hope to see you at the Santa Barbara Club on Tuesday, October 21st

10/14/2025

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the first peoples of this region, the Chumash. May we listen deeply, act respectfully, and walk together toward reconciliation, justice, and shared care for the earth. 
 
Today, we honor Violet Sage Walker,  Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and nominator of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, which is now the 17th national marine sanctuary and one of the largest in the National Marine Sancturary System. 
 
Violet carries forward the legacy of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, protecting the natural and cultural heritage of the Chumash people. A community leader, artisan, and environmental advocate, Violet’s work embodies deep care for this land and sea, and the generations who will inherit them.
 
Her leadership reminds us that stewardship is not just about conservation, but about connection, truth, and belonging.

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10/14/2025

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the first peoples of this region, the Chumash. May we listen deeply, act respectfully, and walk together toward reconciliation, justice, and shared care for the earth. 
 
Today, we honor Violet Sage Walker,  Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and nominator of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, which is now the 17th national marine sanctuary and one of the largest in the National Marine Sancturary System. 
 
Violet carries forward the legacy of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, protecting the natural and cultural heritage of the Chumash people. A community leader, artisan, and environmental advocate, Violet’s work embodies deep care for this land and sea, and the generations who will inherit them.
 
Her leadership reminds us that stewardship is not just about conservation, but about connection, truth, and belonging.

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10/13/2025

To wrap up our Insects and Invertebrates STEM curriculum, we had a special guest visit from Schlinger Chair and Curator of Entomology Alex Harman, Ph.D. from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History! Dr. Harman shared fascinating insights about careers in entomology, gave us a fun review of insect anatomy, and brought in boxes of real insect specimens for us to observe up close. The girls loved learning from an expert and seeing the incredible diversity of bugs firsthand!

10/09/2025

Fall is in full swing at our center! Our October theme Health and Wellness, with a special focus on anti-bullying

Here’s what our Strong, Smart, and Bold classes are up to this month:

⭐️ Our BOLD class has been exploring the performing arts through warm-ups, vocals, and choreography inspired by their favorite songs.

⭐️ Our SMART class has been learning about the lifecycle of butterflies and getting messy with a  hands-on with STEM pumpkin explosion experiment!

⭐️ Our STRONG class has been Cooking up healthy recipes like homemade pasta using fresh produce from our garden, while learning how kindness and confidence can build a bully-free community.

All around our center, fall is blooming with colorful flowers, crisp air, and joyful energy, and our  garden is thriving with fresh fruits and vegetables!

We’re excited for a fun fall season ahead! 🤎🍇🍂🦋

09/30/2025

We’re Hiring a Program Manager!
Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara – Goleta Valley Center
At Girls Inc., we believe every girl deserves a place where she feels safe, supported, and inspired to be strong, smart, and bold. That’s where you come in.

We’re searching for a mission-driven leader who is ready to bring vision and heart to our Elementary Programs, which serve over 400 girls each year in Santa Barbara County!

As Program Manager, you’ll guide the daily operations of our Goleta Valley Center, lead and coach a dedicated team of staff, and create an environment where girls can grow with confidence, curiosity, and resilience.

The ideal candidate has experience in youth-focused community work, education, or child development and knows how to balance big-picture leadership with the details that make programs run smoothly. Most importantly, you’re someone who believes in equity, respect, and empowerment — and you’re ready to turn those values into action every day.

Work Location: On-site at our Goleta Valley Center
Salary Description: $70,000 to $80,000

Join us in shaping a future where girls thrive. Find out more using link in our bio.

09/30/2025

We kicked off Teen Center fall programming with Tasty Trends, a hands-on cooking class where our teens put several viral TikTok recipes to the test! 👩‍🍳 Do any look familiar to you?

09/29/2025

ASPIRE 2025: 400+ leaders. 75 affiliates. 1 mission.

This month, we came together at ASPIRE, the annual Girls Inc. conference, for powerful learning, bold conversations, and big ideas and dreams to expand our impact, strengthen our communities, and support the incredible girls we serve.

We drew inspiration from dynamic speakers and experts, saw the Indiana Fever crush it in the championship, connected with our sister affiliates across the US and Canada, and had the best time exploring the incredible center at

We came home with renewed purpose: every challenge is an opportunity to innovate, to lead with courage, and to ensure every girl knows her power.

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09/24/2025

Tickets available now!

Join us at the Santa Barbara Club on Tuesday, October 21st from 6-9 PM for an inspiring celebration of girls and tribute to the extraordinary legacy of Stina Hans — philanthropist, advocate, and beloved member of the Girls Inc. community for more than two decades.

Enjoy an evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration, featuring:
- Beautifully curated dinner under the oaks of the Santa Barbara Club
- Powerful stories from Girls Inc girls
- Heartfelt tributes from Stina‘s friends and family
- A joyful pattern raise to establish the Stina Han’s Impact Fund
- live music and dancing!

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the resilience, courage, and the limitless potential of girls!

🎟️ Ticket and sponsorship info in bio!

08/27/2025

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara would love to love to have your support at the 2025 She.Is.Beautiful 5k & 10k race from 7:15-11:30am on Saturday, September 6th 💖🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️

Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas including: staffing water stations, providing shirts/goody bags to runners, and working along the course to direct and cheer on those competing in this fantastic, colorful, inspiring event.

You and your friends can create wonderful memories, while supporting an event that truly inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Minors are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Volunteers receive 4-5 certified volunteer hours for supporting this event, hats, a goodie bag, water, morning treats, and fun!

To register as a volunteer for this event, or to register a group of volunteers to participate together, please complete the form linked below. Thank you so much for supporting girls in our community!

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