July Newsletter
TIME IS A PRECIOUS GIFT

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The Starfish Connection supports people through life's unexpected challenges and we understand that this work can not be done alone. We ask our community to unite with us in support of people in need of the gifts of hope and time! 

YOU'RE INVITED! 
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Let's gather and connect as a community in support of a great cause, enjoy a drink (wine, beer or nonalcoholic) and taste some delicious food (flatbreads, oysters, burgers and more)! Talk-O-Truck will also be on site for anyone wanting to share your story!

Special thanks to We Want the Funk Restaurant for your support! A percentage of the evening sales go directly to support the Crisis Funding program.
 
Wednesday, July 10th 
Stop by anytime between 3pm-7pm
210 Gray Avenue, Santa Barbara (funk zone)

DIVING INTO THE ARTS!
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We hope to see you on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at the beautiful CAW building at 631 Garden St in Santa Barbara!  This is a FREE ALL AGES COMMUNITY EVENT! 
 
We are fortunate to have business owner and event volunteer extraordinaire Vanae Rivera leading the efforts for this new gathering of artist in our Santa Barbara Community.  Thanks to over 30 generous artist participating, 20%-100% of ALL SALES goes directly towards The Starfish Connection.
 
TALK-O-TRUCK will also be onsite giving visitors an opportunity to share a story on the power of the arts in their life. 

STORYTIME IN JUNE! 
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TALK-O-TRUCK (TOT) and team had a fantastic time at the JUNETEENTH EVENT: JOY FOR THE PEOPLE block party. We collected 17 stories and engaged with over 50 community members. Special thanks to our TOT volunteers Rocio, Leslie, Diane, Susan and Danny! 
 
You can NOW listen to the collection TOT stories on our YouTube Channel! 

DO MORE TOGETHER 
BE PART OF OUR GALAXY OF GIVERS! 

 There are many ways to join the galaxy:
$10 for 12 months |  Annual Gifts |  Legacy Donor | Volunteer
 
100% of your financial gifts directly support the Crisis Funding Program and community members experiencing tragic loss. 
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The Starfish Connection is dedicated to building thriving communities by empowering individuals and fostering connection through crisis funding and community storytelling.
 
The Starfish Connection is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 88-0637386.

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