The Starfish Connection

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At The Starfish Connection, we’re dedicated to building stronger, more connected communities and providing hope through Crisis Funding and Community storytelling.

Thank you    and all the incredibly talented artists and creators that came out to support Rapid Response Funding on the...
07/22/2025

Thank you and all the incredibly talented artists and creators that came out to support Rapid Response Funding on the Central Coast! We are so appreciative, thank you!

Hey y'all we're looking for office space! Local nonprofit The Starfish Connection is seeking a small office space in Car...
06/25/2025

Hey y'all we're looking for office space! Local nonprofit The Starfish Connection is seeking a small office space in Carpinteria-Summerland-SB east side, funk zone, or lower SB downtown for one full time person. 120 sq ft or so would be ideal. Happy in a shared space with a private, locking office. Open to co-working spaces and unconventional office opportunities. Looking for that local word of mouth magic that happens in our community. Please call or text if you know of a great space! 805.722.9847 Thank you!

Your kindness bridges the gap when it matters most.Because of generous people like you, she won’t have to face this cris...
05/27/2025

Your kindness bridges the gap when it matters most.

Because of generous people like you, she won’t have to face this crisis alone. The Galaxy Fund provides emergency financial assistance within 24–48 hours—helping families stay housed, hopeful, and moving forward.

💛 One act of generosity can change everything.

🌟 TODAY is California Nonprofits Day! 🌟We’re proud to stand alongside thousands of incredible organizations working ever...
05/21/2025

🌟 TODAY is California Nonprofits Day! 🌟

We’re proud to stand alongside thousands of incredible organizations working every day to uplift, heal, and empower our communities. 💛

Nonprofits are the heart of our communities. We show up in times of crisis. We listen. We advocate. We lift people up.

Today, we celebrate the impact nonprofits make across the Golden State — and the generous hearts that make it all possible.

💬 Join us by shouting out your favorite nonprofit in the comments!
📷 Or share a story of how a nonprofit has touched your life. We would love to collect your stories: you can email them to [email protected]

🌟 A Path to Stability for a Community Member in NeedThanks to all your continued contributions, this fresh start is poss...
05/19/2025

🌟 A Path to Stability for a Community Member in Need

Thanks to all your continued contributions, this fresh start is possible. Together, we help her move from survival to stability. 💛

Join us in turning more stories of crisis into hope and new beginnings. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

✨ Link in bio to join our Galaxy of Givers or visit our website: thestarfishconnection.org

Did you know? A group of starfish is called a Galaxy!
Let's light up more lives together.

💛 Together, We Stand With Families Like This One in in our central coast community. When a child faces a life-changing d...
05/12/2025

💛 Together, We Stand With Families Like This One in in our central coast community.

When a child faces a life-changing diagnosis, the impact ripples through the entire family. For one Oxnard family, this has become their reality. 💫

How Your Support Makes a Difference:
Your generosity helps families like this one cover critical expenses, easing their financial burden so they can focus on what matters most—their child’s healing and well-being.

💫Thank you for being the light in the darkest of times.

Join us in building thriving, resilient communities. Link in bio to join with your financial gift - every amount helps us continue to support those in need.

🎤 CALL FOR STORYTELLERSStories de mi Pueblo at Del Pueblo CaféHave a story to tell? We want to hear it.🗓 May 15, 2025🕕 6...
05/06/2025

🎤 CALL FOR STORYTELLERS
Stories de mi Pueblo at Del Pueblo Café

Have a story to tell? We want to hear it.

🗓 May 15, 2025
🕕 6:30pm
📍 Del Pueblo Café, 5134 Hollister Ave.

Whether you have a story to share or just want to listen, you're invited to be part of this vibrant night of storytelling.

🌟 Reserve your spot to speak — or come soak in the stories of resilience, identity, and heart from our community. RSVP with link in bio or DM for more info.

Let’s celebrate the voices of our pueblo—together.💛
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🎤 ¡Llamado a Narradores!
Historias de mi Pueblo en Del Pueblo Café

¿Tienes una historia que contar? Queremos escucharla.

🗓 15 de Mayo
🕕 6:30pm
📍 Del Pueblo Café, 5134 Hollister Ave.

Ya sea que quieras compartir una historia o solo venir a escuchar, estás invitado a ser parte de esta noche vibrante de narración.

🌟 Reserva tu lugar para compartir — o ven a disfrutar de historias de resiliencia, identidad y corazón contadas por nuestra comunidad. Confirma tu asistencia o inscríbete para contar tu historia.

Celebremos juntos las voces de nuestro pueblo💛

What does your hometown mean to you? Maybe it’s where your roots are, where your story began, or simply where you’ve bui...
04/29/2025

What does your hometown mean to you? Maybe it’s where your roots are, where your story began, or simply where you’ve built community. Whether it’s your childhood neighborhood or the town you call home now, we want to hear your hometown stories. 🎤💫🏡🌇

📅 Thursday, May 15th, 2025 | 6:30 PM
📍 Del Pueblo Cafe – 5134 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Join us for Live Storytellling: Stories De Mi Pueblo at Del Pueblo Cafe! Come ready to share a story about your hometown—past or present—and celebrate what makes it special. This is a free, all-ages event filled with connection, storytelling, and community.

Special thanks to Del Pueblo Cafe, for hosting us and to our sponsors for providing the lite bites for our guests:
💫 Pure Aestheics by Jeanine
💫 Familia Sandoval of Macs Solar
💫 Jennifer Kaye at SB Volume & Lash

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¿Qué significa para ti tu ciudad natal o tu pueblo? Tal vez sea donde empezaste tu historia, donde creciste o donde construiste una comunidad. Ya sea tu ciudad natal o tu hogar actual, ¡queremos escuchar tu historias de tu pueblo! 🎤💫🏡🌇

📅 Jueves, 15 de mayo de 2025 | 6:30 p. m.
📍 Del Pueblo Cafe – 5134 Hollister Ave, Santa Bárbara, CA 93111

Acompáñanos en Narración en vivo: Historias de Mi Pueblo en Del Pueblo Cafe. Ven a compartir una historia sobre tu ciudad natal o el lugar que ahora llamas hogar, y celebremos lo que hace especial a cada comunidad. Este evento es gratuito y abierto a todas las edades.

Muchas gracias a Del Pueblo Cafe, por hospedarnos y a nuestros patrocinadores por brindar bocadillos ligeros para nuestros invitados:

💫 Pure Aestheics de Jeanine
💫 Familia Sandoval de Macs Solar
💫 Jennifer Kaye de SB Volume & Lash

We've got space for rent! See flier for more information!
04/28/2025

We've got space for rent! See flier for more information!

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of the visionary who helped spark the dream that became The Starfish Connection....
04/28/2025

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of the visionary who helped spark the dream that became The Starfish Connection. On what would have been John’s 75th birthday, we honor his memory and the love that guided our mission into being.

Together with Virginia, John nurtured a dream rooted in love: that sharing our stories and giving generously in times of crisis can spark healing, connection, and resilience. His life was defined by service, strength, integrity, and joy. Though John passed away in 2018, his spirit continues to shape every act of hope we give.

Happy Birthday, John. Your legacy lives on—in every story shared, every life touched, and every gift of hope we give.

Special thanks to those who have joined John's Legacy Circle. We are also grateful to the community businesses & individuals who sponsored events, donated time, in kind support, monthly donors and those who have joined us for various events - YOU are all The Starfish Connection.

When you think about your town, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s your family, your neighbors, your favorite local spots, o...
04/24/2025

When you think about your town, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s your family, your neighbors, your favorite local spots, or the parks and places that make it feel like home. Whatever it is, we want to hear your story!🎤💫🏡🌆⁠

📆 Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at 6:30pm⁠
📍 Del Pueblo Cafe (5134 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara CA 93111)⁠

Join us at this month's Transformational Tales: Stories De Mi Pueblo at Del Pueblo Cafe on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30pm. Bring a story from your hometown or current home and share a piece of what makes your community special! This is a free event and open to all ages.⁠

We want to thank for hosting us and for sponsoring this event, allowing us to provide light bites for our guests! Thank you so much!⁠



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Cuando piensas en tu ciudad, ¿qué te viene a la mente? Quizás sea tu familia, tus vecinos, tus lugares favoritos o los parques y lugares que la hacen sentir como en casa. Sea lo que sea, ¡queremos escuchar tu historia! 🎤💫🏡🌆⁠

📆 Jueves, 15 de mayo de 2025 a las 6:30 p. m.⁠
📍 Del Pueblo Cafe (5134 Hollister Ave, Santa Bárbara, CA 93111)⁠

Acompáñanos a la sección "Historias Transformacionales de este mes: Historias de Mi Pueblo" en Del Pueblo Cafe el jueves 15 de mayo a las 6:30 p. m. ¡Trae una historia de tu ciudad natal o de tu hogar actual y comparte algo de lo que hace especial a tu comunidad! Este evento es gratuito y está abierto a todas las edades.

Queremos agradecer a por recibirnos y a por patrocinar este evento, permitiéndonos ofrecer bocadillos a nuestros invitados. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

At its core, The Starfish Connection acts as a bridge—a connector between individuals in need, the nonprofits who suppor...
04/21/2025

At its core, The Starfish Connection acts as a bridge—a connector between individuals in need, the nonprofits who support them, and the generous community members who want to make a difference. Through our trusted partnerships with nonprofit agencies across California’s Central Coast, we’re able to respond to financial assistance requests within 24–48 hours, offering immediate relief and restoring a sense of stability and hope.

This quarter we partnered with 8 nonprofits: Friends of Fieldworkers, Freedom 4 Youth, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, Immigrant Legal Defense Center, Carpinteria Children's Project, Hospice of Santa Barbara, SBCC Basic Needs Program, & Hearts Aligned.

If you are interested in a partnership & learning more about the Galaxy Program please visit our website (link in bio) or email our Program Manager for more info: [email protected]

Want to learn more about GIVING & help us grow our Galaxy Program? There are many ways to GIVE! Please reach out to our Development Director at [email protected]

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631 Garden St
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

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