Girls Inc. Bold Futures Brunch Raises More Than $160,000
Noozhawk
June 11, 2026
More than 200 community members packed the Santa Barbara Club on June 4 for Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara's Bold Futures Brunch, raising an impressive $160,138 to support local girls. That's a whole lot of love for our community's future leaders. The funds will go directly toward programs that empower girls to be strong, smart, and bold—something our Central Coast families can really get behind.
It's events like this that remind us what makes Santa Barbara special: neighbors showing up for each other. Whether you were at the brunch or just heard about it from a friend, this is a win for every girl in our area. A big thanks to Noozhawk for covering this heartwarming story—proof that when we invest in our youth, the whole 805 shines brighter.
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