Newsletter | February 3, 2023
Hello, Santa Barbara!
**Traducción en Español a continuación de la versión en Inglés**
LIVESTREAM 6pm Saturday:
Taking Action Against Gun Violence
Join our livestream at 6:00pm on Saturday with Coalition Against Gun Violence Former Director Toni Wellen who will discuss the recent mass shootings and how we can keep our Santa Barbara community safe.
Click the link below to join the livestream Saturday, February 4 at 6:00pm PST through The Resource Live:
Anti-Semitic Flyers in Isla Vista:
Why is this Happening and What Can We Do?
More flyers containing anti-Semitic hate speech were recently distributed in plastic bags along the roadway in Isla Vista only weeks after similar pamphlets were disseminated on the Mesa in Santa Barbara.
Click the links below to view short clip exclusives from our Antisemtic Livestream with Community Shul of Montecito and Santa Barbara’s Rabbi Arthur Gross-Schaefer.
Rabbi Arthur eloquently explains that a community positive response is the best way to combat hateful speech.https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/antisemitism-fliers-in-isla-vista
After WWII, many Jewish people were faced with extreme prejudice in the US. Rabbi Arthur describes his parents' experience when buying a home in Los Angeles.https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/antisemitism-in-LA
Love thy neighbor. Rabbi Arthur discusses his own dedication to interfaith as a Professor at a Christian University for 25 years.https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/interfaith
What is antisemitism? Rabbi Arthur gives us thoughtful insight and context into the meaning of antisemitism.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/what-is-antisemitism
Watch Rabbi Arthur's full interview at the following link.
West Beach and East Beach at Mission Creek
Remains ClosedChannelkeeper's Penny Owens tells us that West Beach and East Beach at Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County remain closed due to the recent sewage spill. The County lifted the beach closure at Miramar and Fernald Point beaches that were closed due to the 5,000 gallons of sewage spill. Most of the beaches have been issued an "advisory" status because even though this week's water sample is below the single-sample threshold, the 30-day mean exceeds the state standard.The most recent testing results are below the health standard. Go to https://www.theswimguide.org/find/ for a complete list of beach closures.Click the links below to view short clip exclusives from our recent conversation with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Penny Owens.
Penny discusses the concern of the sewage spill in a short clip exclusive.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/beaches-remain-closedWhat small things can we do as a community to improve water quality and keep our oceans clean? Penny explains.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/ocean-water-quality-what-can-we-do
Kindness Kits and Unsheltered Talent
The Resource is boots on the ground distributing essentials to our homeless and houseless neighbors through Kindness Kits. Now, we invite you to join us in taking our support a step further with our upcoming event:
Unsheltered Talent:
Showcasing the Talents of Santa Barbara's Homeless and Houseless Performing ArtistsThe event will feature musicians, dancers, visual artists, comedians, poets, and more. We will also award our first annual Spirit of Advocacy award to someone who has done so much for Santa Barbara's homeless and houseless community. More details to come—stay tuned!
Want to contribute to this event as a volunteer or sponsor? Send us an email at theresourcesb@gmail.com to let us know and join the conversation!
Until then, click the link below to donate to Kindness Kits, and thank you for your contribution to building community!
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation, your donation is tax deductible.
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Stay Strong & Be Inspired!
Teri
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