Junior League of Santa Barbara Gala Celebrates a Century of Local Service | Good for Santa Barbara

The Junior League of Santa Barbara (JLSB) invites the community to join in the celebration of 100 years of serving the Santa Barbara community at the 14th Annual Gala, Saturday, October 12 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara , 8301 Hollister Ave VIP admission begins at 5 p.m

The gala theme is Dazzling through the Decades. The event will include dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a wine pulling. Guests are encouraged to follow a black tie dress code that reflects their favorite decade.

Tickets are available for $350 (VIP) and $300 (general admission). For table purchases, please contact [email protected] for a discounted price of $250 per ticket. Deadline to purchase tickets is midnight on Friday, October 8.

All proceeds from the gala will directly support JLSB’s programs aimed at empowering women and preventing the exploitation of at-risk youth in the Santa Barbara community.

In honor of 100 years of service, JLSB is also committed to distributing $100,000 in Community Assistance Fund (CAF) grants to support Santa Barbara nonprofits whose projects or programs align with the league’s philanthropic focus.

Those who want to contribute to this milestone can become Centennial Sponsors, with tiers ranging from $500 to $25,000. For sponsorship questions, contact [email protected] or visit JLSantaBarbara.org/centennial.

During the gala, JLSB will recognize Joan Lindsey as the first-ever recipient of JLSB’s Legacy Award, a special honor created just for the 100th year.

Lindsey has been a longtime supporter of the Junior League and its mission and has made a significant impact through her dedication and generosity.

Her efforts include establishing the Lindsey Endowment to support SAFE House (S aving A t-risk Youth From Exploitation House), a six-bed residential home for girls victims of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, in addition to reserving funds to continue the good work of the JLSB with the goal of opening additional shelters to serve this most valuable population.

“Joan gave generously and without hesitation because she believed in the power of empowering strong, dedicated female volunteers in Santa Barbara,” said Jenni-Elise Ramirez, president of JLSB. “Time and time again, she has stepped up to meet the needs of the league, often without being asked.

“Her selflessness has benefited JLSB, its members and the entire community, making her truly deserving of the once-in-a-century Junior League of Santa Barbara Legacy Award.”

For more information about the Junior League of Santa Barbara, call (805) 963-2704, visit JLSantaBarbara.org or connect on Facebook and Instagram @JLSantaBarbara.

The Junior League of Santa Barbara, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to promote female leadership to meaningfully impact the community through volunteer action, collaboration and training. Founded in 1924, JLSB has a local history rich with projects that have changed the lives of many of our community members. JLSB facilitated the opening of SAFE House™ (S aving At-risk Youth From Exploitation House), a six-bed residential home in Santa Barbara County for girls victims of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking; In addition, JLSB supported the creation and opening of Living Arrows, two six-bed Transition Age Youth (TAY) housing programs specifically targeting survivors of sexual exploitation between the ages of 18 and 21. Other notable contributions include the launch of the Sexual Assault Response Team Cottage (SART Cottage) at Cottage Hospital, bone marrow and blood drives, the renovation of the Eastside Library, and Downtown Public Library programs to improve youth literacy.

For more information, call 805-963-2704 and visit the website at www.JLSantaBarbara.org.