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UNITY SHOPPE
SEASONAL CAMPAIGNS – 2025

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Season of Hope Food Drive

October 13 – December 12, 2025

The Season of Hope Food Drive, proudly sponsored by KSBY 6, brings together Unity Shoppe, local fire departments, and community partners to provide holiday food for families in need across Santa Barbara County.

How to Participate:
Donate non-perishable food items at any Santa Barbara City Fire, Santa Barbara County Fire, Montecito Fire, or Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District station. Donations are accepted through December 12.

Most Needed Items:

  • Baking essentials (sugar, flour, salt, etc.)
  • Instant potatoes and stuffing
  • Yams and gravy
  • Cooking oil and cranberry sauce
  • Broth (vegetable, chicken, and beef)
  • Pasta, rice, beans (canned or dry)
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned soup, fruit, vegetables, chicken, or tuna
  • Breakfast items (cereal, oats, etc.)

We are also seeking donations of whole chickens and turkeys to help provide complete holiday meals.

Donations may also be delivered directly to:
Unity Shoppe Executive Offices
110 West Sola Street, Santa Barbara

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Folded Hills – Philanthropy Fridays Benefitting Unity Shoppe

November 7 (Kickoff Event), 14, 21 and 28

Join us this November for Philanthropy Fridays at Folded Hills Tasting Rooms. Each Friday, Folded Hills will generously donate proceeds to support Unity Shoppe’s mission of serving families, seniors, and children in need throughout Santa Barbara County.

Kickoff Event:

  • Friday, November 7, 4–6 PM
  • Montecito Tasting Room
  • Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and curated wine tastings
  • Locations and Hours:
    Montecito Tasting Room, 1294 Coast Village Rd, 12–7 PM
    Folded Hills Homestead, 2323 Old Coast Hwy, Gaviota, 11–4 PM

Contact:
Questions may be directed to Cole at marketing@unityshoppe.org or (805) 965-9051.

39th Annual Unity Shoppe Holiday Telethon

December 12, 2025, 5-8 PM
Live on KEYT Channel 3

The 39th Annual Unity Shoppe Holiday Telethon is Santa Barbara’s biggest fundraising tradition, uniting compassion, community, and generosity. Thousands of viewers tune in to celebrate, give, and support Unity Shoppe’s vital programs.

Get Involved:
We are actively seeking corporate and individual sponsors to join this year’s broadcast. Sponsorship opportunities include tiered benefits and PR packages across multiple platforms.

Contact:
For sponsorship information, please reach out to Angela Miller-Bevan at angela@unityshoppe.org or (805) 979-9511

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43rd Annual Messiah Sing Along

December 16, 2025, 7:30 PM

First Presbyterian Church
21 E. Constance Ave.,
(at the corner of State and Constance Streets)

The 43rd Annual Messiah Sing Along is a beloved Santa Barbara tradition that brings the community together through music and generosity. While some non-lyric music will be performed, the chorus depends on audience participation. Everyone is welcome to join in the choir or simply sit back and enjoy the performance. All proceeds from the event will benefit Unity Shoppe, supporting programs that strengthen community connection and shared purpose.

Tickets:
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Chaucer’s Books (3321 State St.), at the door on the night of the event, and at Unity Gift & Thrift (1209 State St.). Music scores are available for pickup at Chaucer’s Books.

“I think it was the tennis player Arthur Ashe who said, ‘Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. The end result is more than the sum of the parts that make up a wooden doll bed or toy truck. It’s that you used your own hands to make the world a better place, one kid at a time.”

Steve Scheftic, Unity Shoppe SUPPORTER

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