Invest in the Next Generation of Leaders
Every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop the skills to thrive.
Through Santa Barbara County 4-H, youth ages 5-19 explore STEM, agriculture, leadership, healthy living, public speaking, civic engagement, and college and career readiness through hands-on experiences that prepare them for the future.
Your gift helps ensure these opportunities remain accessible to every young person in our community.
Make a Gift
When making your gift, choose: "Designate to a specific county or 4-H program" then select "Santa Barbara County"
You can also donate:
- In-person & by Mail: 2156 Sierra Way, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or 1105 E Foster Rd Santa Maria, CA 93455 (in-person by appt only)
Why Your Gift Matters
Every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, and prepare for a successful future. Your support helps Santa Barbara County 4-H provide hands-on learning experiences that inspire confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills.
As our program grows, so does our impact. We're expanding beyond traditional community clubs through partnerships with schools and youth-serving organizations, increasing access to college and career readiness opportunities, and reaching more youth throughout Santa Barbara County. Every gift helps remove barriers to participation so more young people can learn, lead, and thrive.
Your support helps make possible:
- Hands-on STEM, agriculture, and healthy living experiences
- Leadership development, public speaking, and civic engagement
- College and career readiness programming
- Afterschool and school-based 4-H partnerships
- Volunteer training and youth mentorship
Scholarships and reduced participation costs for local families
Impact at a Glance
Last year in Santa Barbara 4-H: |
555 Youth Served |
124 Volunteers |
222 Youth reached through expanded learning |
800+ animals exhibited |
"4-H gave me a direction. I plan to go into the agriculture industry thanks to this program. It taught me valuable skills and lessons."
Thank You to Our Supporters and Community Partners
We're grateful for the organizations investing in Santa Barbara County youth:
- Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation (2025)
- The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation (2024)
- The Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation (2024)
THANK YOU for investing in the next generation!
Every gift, no matter the size, helps young people discover their spark, build lifelong skills, and become leaders in their communities.