A Simple Act, A Powerful Impact At the Father Virgil Cordano Center, something as simple as a haircut is changing lives. In a recent feature by KEYT News Channel 3-12, Sister Oanh Tran of St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara shares how her unique background in healthcare…
From Homelessness to Hopeful: How One Mom is Rebuilding Her Life Through St. Vincent’s Support Program In this KEYT News segment from Santa Barbara, viewers meet Sophia Mendez, a mother who found stability and hope through St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program. After months of housing…
Nick Welsh’s Santa Barbara Independent piece on the Longest Night memorial, honoring the 69 people who died experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara County, closes with a powerful acknowledgment of the ongoing work of the Father Virgil Cordano Day Center. The article highlights how the center,…
The 15th Annual St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara Fashion Show & Fundraiser brought together community, couture, and compassion at the stunning Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito this past November. Sponsored by longtime supporters Claudia Lash and Pat Lupo, the beloved event featured a lively silent auction,…
Leadership Spotlight: Rosa Paredes of St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara We loved seeing Santa Barbara Women’s Professional Network shine a spotlight on an extraordinary local leader: Rosa Paredes, President and CEO of St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara. Featured on SBWPN’s LinkedIn page, the post highlights Rosa’s remarkable…
St. Vincent’s 15th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon Featured on KEYT We’re excited to share that St. Vincent’s 15th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon was recently featured by KEYT! The event, held at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, brought the community together for a beautiful…
St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program Featured in Noozhawk We’re honored that Noozhawk recently featured how the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara is helping transform outcomes for families through its support of St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program. The article highlights how strategic grants from the Women’s…
In this episode of the Peace Podcast, host(s) sit down with Rosa Parades, CPA, who serves as the First Lay President and CEO of St. Vincent’s. They discuss her leadership journey, her transition from accounting into nonprofit executive work, and her strategic approach to tackling…
St. Vincent’s 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic in the Montecito Journal We’re thrilled to share that St. Vincent’s 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic was recently featured in the Montecito Journal! The article highlights our exciting fall fundraiser held on October 6 at Ty Warner’s The…
St. Vincent’s Charity Golf Classic Makes Headlines We’re proud to share that St. Vincent’s 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic is getting well-deserved recognition in the local and nonprofit news. The event, which raised an incredible $170,000 in support of St. Vincent’s mission, was recently featured…