For more than fifteen years, Claudia Lash and Pat Lupo — known affectionately as “the basket ladies” — have created the legendary silent auction baskets at the heart of St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara Fashion Show & Luncheon. What began in 2009 as a small gathering…
Every weekday morning, Irma and her ten-year-old granddaughter Erma walk out the door together. Erma is headed to Hope School, just down the road. Irma is headed to the YMCA for strength training three mornings a week, restorative yoga on the other two. It is…
The kitchen filled with the scent of sautéing vegetables and Japanese seasonings. Around the counter, twelve mothers chopped, stirred, and laughed—some tentatively trying techniques for the first time, others confidently sharing tips from their own cooking traditions. For two evenings in March, the usual stress…
Wakefield 805 – October 3, 2025 In this episode of Wakefield 805 radio, host Drew Wakefield begins by talking with Rosa Paredes, President & CEO of St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara, about the organization’s upcoming major fundraisers — including the Golf Classic on October 6th at…
St. Vincent’s | Santa Barbara, CA. On October 8th, 2024, St. Vincent’s had the honor of hosting a visit from a distinguished member of the California State Assembly – Assembly Member for the 37th district, Gregg Hart. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to discuss…
August 25th, 2024, Santa Barbara, CA | The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara has emerged as a prominent force for positive change within the Santa Barbara community, empowering disadvantaged communities, vulnerable women, and families to overcome adversity and achieve their full potential. Through its collective...
August 15th, 2024, Santa Barbara, CA. Last month, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) made a welcome visit to St. Vincent’s campus. The Congressman’s visit underscored a critical issue facing our community: the lack of affordable housing for low-income families and seniors. The visit served as...
February 15, 2022 | The history of St. Vincent’s in Santa Barbara is closely intertwined with a history of global Vincentian ministry. In this segment exploring the archives and history of St. Vincent’s, I want to leaf through documents and photos from my personal collection....