Gail Arnold is a Columnist at the Santa Barbara Independent. Since 2016, she has focused on highlighting the valuable work of local nonprofits while exploring themes of health and wellness, culture, and society, with particular attention to consumer health, mental health, and the arts. Gail's work has also been featured in the Black Country Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Barbara Independent.
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Gail Arnold's focus is centered on community events, fundraising, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses in the Santa Barbara area of California. She predominantly covers event-related content with a significant emphasis on cultural and societal themes.
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These nonprofits are doing extraordinary work to help those in need.
In 2025, once again, Santa Barbara-based nonprofits hosted fun and illuminating events to raise funds for and awareness of their work.
By: Gail Arnold
On April 10, 150 supporters of the nascent, rapidly expanding Rooted Santa Barbara County gathered to raise funds and celebrate its nutrition education programming that is transforming lives.
On April 19, CAUSE Action Fund (CAF) held its annual Leadership Awards Reception at the Cabrillo Pavillon.
By: Gail Arnold
On May 13, the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara awarded a record, eye-popping $1.275 million to 10 local nonprofits.
On May 17, the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County held its annual spring picnic fundraiser at one of its most visited and beloved properties, the Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota Coast.
By: Gail Arnold
The S.B. Foundation recently released its densely data-packed, 95-page report on the State of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County, largely prepared
By: Gail Arnold
William Wang, Mission Wealth, and UCSB Dept. of Technology Management Among the Honorees
By: Gail Arnold
On June 24 at the Cabrillo Pavilion, the Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) held its annual Toast to Justice event, which raised roughly $100,000
By: Gail Arnold
On July 18, 500 supporters of Lotusland enjoyed a fantasy-like experience at the world-renowned, breathtakingly beautiful garden, while raising more than a net $1.5 million to sustain the nonprofit's operations.
