Freedom to Flourish Gala Event Logo

Join us for an evening to celebrate SAFE Santa Barbara County’s progress in our unified fight against human trafficking and exploitation, made possible by your generous support. We’ve reached nearly half of our $1 million goal, dedicated to the providers working directly with those experiencing trafficking. The evening includes a cocktail hour, learning about SAFE’s accomplishments, followed by dinner and presentations from organizations working to prevent trafficking and care for survivors. Ticket sales end on Friday, March 7th, at 11:59pm.

A Unified Fight Against
Human Trafficking and Exploitation


IMPORTANT DETAILS

Sunday, March 16th at 5 pm
La Cumbre Country Club
4015 Via Laguna
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Notes: Please make use of the ample parking available at the venue, and make your way to the Formal Entrance. 

Cocktail hour begins at 5 pm, so guests may arrive between 5-6 pm for event check-in and mingling before the formal program and dinner at 6 pm.

<<Cocktail Attire Requested>>

 

SPEAKERS

District Attorney John Savrnoch

We'll be joined by DA John Savrnoch, who will share a few words regarding the County's work to combat human trafficking and build a community safe for all. As a career public servant, District Attorney Savrnoch is dedicated to fulfilling the primary function of the District Attorney’s Office, which is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime.

Youth and Family Services Operations Director Amy Tovias

We’ll hear from Amy Tovias, Operations Director for Youth and Family Services, a branch of the Channel Islands YMCA. She oversees numerous programs supporting youth at risk in the Santa Barbara community, including Noah’s Anchorage Youth Shelter, Haley Street Drop-In Center, and St. George Youth Center, as well as street outreach and transitional age youth assistance programs. Her team provides support to youth in Santa Barbara at risk of or experiencing trafficking and exploitation.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Logo for the Freedom to Flourish Gala featuring a stylized gold feather and the text 'FREEDOM to FLOURISH GALA' on a purple background, with the title 'CATALYTIC COLLABORATOR' at the bottom.

Village Properties

Francis and Jillian Lipinski

Pierce Fine Art

Lizzie Rodriguez

Pacific View Wealth Management

Logo for the 'Freedom to Flourish' gala with stylized gold and cream wheat emblem and text 'Momentum Maker' at the bottom on a gold background.

The James and Joan Lindsey Foundation

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The Palta Family

Therapist Development Center

Central Coast Home Health

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Junior League of Santa Barbara

TICKETS

Ticket sales ended on Friday, March 7th, at 11:59pm.

If you previously committed to a Sponsorship Level, you will have received an email with instructions on how to complete your commitment. If you have questions or are still interested in attending, please reach out to info@safesbc.org.

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