United Way of Santa Barbara County is a local nonprofit organization that serves children, adults, and families across Santa Barbara County. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and families and build resilient communities by leading local programs and partnerships that improve school readiness and academic achievement, financial empowerment, and crisis response and recovery. Since 1923, United Way has served the Santa Barbara County community through funding, capacity-building, volunteer development, and by creating and managing its own unique collaborative programs and initiatives.