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
Our Health and Wellness Fair offers vineyard workers and their families a day of family fun, food, and access to community resources, including free health checks from Community Health Centers. A backpack and sunscreen drive is happening now to provide needed items for schoolkids and families.
To donate backpacks or sunscreen, ship to or drop off items at the Story of Soil Tasting Room (2928 San Marcos Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441) by August 16. To donate funds, please do so here.
CURRENT
BENEFICIARIES
EVENT CALENDAR
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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!
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VINTNERS GOLF CLASSIC
2025 DATE TBD
Thank you to the golfers and sponsors who joined us at the Alisal Ranch Course in June 2024. Check back soon for the 2025 dates.
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2024 VIÑADOR SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION PERIOD HAS ENDED
SBVF is pleased to partner with Gleason Family Vineyards (owner and operator of Roblar and Refugio Ranch Wineries) to award one $5000 scholarship to a member of our winegrowing community pursuing higher education in 2024.
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.
