SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS FOUNDATION
Grounded in Giving
A sustainable vineyard. A sustainable community.
A sustainable world. On a strong foundation.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2001, the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundations is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is ‘Grounded in Giving.’ Creating an equitable wine community unites us as winemakers, land stewards, and wine enthusiasts alike.
OUR EVENTS
Through events like our biannual Santa Barbara Wine Auction, the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation raises funds to support our mission “Grounded in Giving.” Join us at one of our upcoming events!
SBVF HIGHLIGHT: HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
On August 12th, over 400 vineyard workers and their families attended the 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair at CVCA and enjoyed a day of family fun and access to health and support resources available through numerous local organizations who joined us on-site. Hats, hoodies, sunscreen and over 300 backpacks for back to school were distributed to attendees thanks to your support!
CURRENT
BENEFICIARIES
EVENT CALENDAR
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VINTNERS GOLF CLASSIC
JUNE 10, 2024 • ALISAL RANCH
Save the date for 2024 Vintners Golf Classic at a new location this year – the Alisal Guest Ranch Course! You won’t want to miss a fun afternoon of golf, food, and wine, while also raising money for Community Health Centers of the Central Coast’s efforts to support our vineyard working community.
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SANTA BARBARA WINE AUCTION
NOVEMBER 8-9, 2024
The biennial Santa Barbara Wine Auction raises funds to support Direct Relief and Community Health Centers of the Central Coast. The 2024 Wine Auction celebrates its 13th year of helping our community, vintners and those affected by natural disasters and other hardships
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HOLIDAY HOPE 2024
DECEMBER 2024
Launched in 2021, the Holiday Hope program aims to make the holidays a little brighter for vineyard families by filling holiday wish lists. You too can make a difference!
THE BOARD
Jessica Gasca
SBVF President,
Story of Soil
Tymari LoRe
SBVF Vice President,
LoRe Consulting Group
Kristin Luis
SBVF Secretary,
Cote of Paint Wines
Douglas Margerum
SBVF Treasurer,
Margerum Wines
Alison Laslett
Tim Snider
Riley Wathen Slack
Daniel Berman
Cody Sargeant
Lily Hays
Rory Cox
Christine Doran
STAFF
Emily Byram
Events Director
emily@sbcountywines.com
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer
Become a Sponsor
Donate
GROUNDED IN GIVING
During the global covid pandemic, the foundation worked closely with Community Health Centers of the Central Coast to bring mobile medical units into the vineyards. Through this collaboration, more than 1,000 vineyard workers received vaccinations and healthcare.
