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Hospice of Santa Barbara’s mission is to care for anyone experiencing the impact of life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one.

Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc. is a Volunteer Hospice Organization, which means we volunteer our professional services to anyone experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness, or grieving the death of a loved one.

12/18/2025

Congratulations to Kelsey Resetco, ACSW, Bereavement Counselor for 2 years with Hospice of Santa Barbara!

Kelsey is passionate about helping clients navigate grief with self-compassion. She believes in the strength of the human spirit and supports clients using active listening, mindfulness, and compassion. Kelsey creates space to allow individuals to navigate their grief journey with care and understanding. Kelsey is a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, with an MSW from Boise State University. Kelsey has diverse clinical experience, including work with terminally ill adults, at-risk youth, and low-income families. Kelsey’s work at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center providing counseling to individuals and families impacted by life-threatening and chronic illness, grief, and loss ignited her passion of wanting to provide support during this vulnerable time. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, read fantasy novels, play board games, and explore nature.

Thank you, Kelsey!

12/16/2025

What is hope for you? 💚

“Hope is not pretending that troubles don’t exist. It is the trust that they will not last forever.” – Henri Nouwen, Turn my Mourning into Dancing (2001)

12/13/2025

Congratulations to Sam Schafer, Director of Finance, for 3 years with Hospice of Santa Barbara!

Sam began his work at HSB in September 2022. He arrived in Santa Barbara from Colorado during the summer of 2020 as a veteran of the cannabis industry where he directed operations, financials, and data analysis for a portfolio of business entities across the United States. Sam holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in Thermodynamics from the University of Colorado. In his free time, Sam would always rather be skiing down a big mountain.

Thank you, Sam!

12/13/2025

As we approach the holiday season, have you thought about a gift to give your loved ones? Get It Done SB can help you give the ultimate gift of love to friends and family by assisting you in completing an Advance Directive. As a legal document detailing healthcare decisions in case of an emergency, your Advance Directive acts as a map to your wishes and values even if you are unable to communicate them yourself. Learn more about Advance Care Planning here: https://www.getitdonesb.org/what-is-advanced-care-planning

12/11/2025

The Print the Whales Make by Marge Saiser

You and I on the boat notice
the print the whales leave,
the huge ring their diving draws
for a time on the surface.
Is it like that when we
lose one another? Don’t
know, can’t. But
I want to believe
when we no longer
walk across a room
for a hug, can no longer
step into the arms of the other,
there will be this:
some trace that stays
while the great body
remains below out of sight,
dark mammoth shadow
flick of flipper
body of delight
driving deep.

12/11/2025

Your decision to complete an Advance Directive may inspire others to do the same. By sharing your experience and opening the door to conversations about healthcare with loved ones, you help change your family’s relationship with death and foster a culture of preparation and respect for each other’s medical wishes. Learn more about having an Advance Care Planning conversation at https://www.getitdonesb.org/having-the-conversation.

12/09/2025

Congratulations to Lauré Brecher, Development Coordinator, for 3 years with Hospice of Santa Barbara!

Lauré stepped into the role of HSB’s Development Coordinator in September 2022. After a break from developing fabrics in garment manufacturing in NYC and a pit-stop in Wisconsin, she moved to SB with her family and pivoted to apply her design and organizational skills to event production and gift stewardship. Lauré grew up in Louisiana and holds a Master’s degree from Louisiana State University. She spends most of her time being complicit in her family’s music endeavors, finding things to redecorate, and working in the garden.

Thank you, Lauré!

12/06/2025

Give your loved ones permission to focus on love and connection, not on making difficult decisions. Plan ahead with your Advance Directive! Get It Done SB can help you understand your healthcare wishes and how to legalize them in an Advance Directive to minimize stress on you and your family. For more information, visit www.getitdonesb.org.

12/05/2025

This December, Hospice of Santa Barbara and Compassionate Care of Carpinteria formally invite you to our FREE Light Up A Life ceremonies. Join along with community members for our 42nd annual tradition of celebration, reflection, special speakers, musical entertainment, and the lighting of our Tree of Remembrance. Invite your friends and family to join us at one or more of our Light Up A Life ceremonies, and hang a star in memory of a loved one who has died or in honor of someone living. At the Goleta and Carpinteria ceremonies, we welcome special guest performer John Vale. You can also dedicate a digital star on our Virtual Tree of Remembrance. Donations for both paper and digital stars can be made at www.hospiceofsb.org/lual.

12/05/2025

Taking time now to complete your Advance Directive is a powerful act of love that lifts future burdens from your family. By completing an Advance Directive, you not only prepare yourself for a potential emergency, but you also give your loved ones a guide to prevent conflict and grief. Give them clarity, comfort, and confidence in honoring your wishes. Start today at www.getitdonesb.org. 🌟

12/04/2025

Congratulations to Nancy Shobe, Key Relations Manager, for 3 years with Hospice of Santa Barbara!

Nancy Shobe began her career as an advertising copywriter in Chicago. When the Windy City blew her west, she landed a position as Special Events Coordinator for the nonprofit Los Angeles Music Center. Nancy was enticed to relocate from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara after being offered a position as Director of Development for Crane School. Six annual funds, a building campaign, and a national award later, Nancy began to work with Phillips & Associates, a Los Angeles-based fundraising consulting firm. Eventually, Nancy focused her fundraising efforts solely on Santa Barbara, and has continued to do so for the past 20 years. After her mother’s death in 2014, Nancy was inspired to delve deeper into spirituality and dying, death, and grief work. She completed William Peters’ Life Beyond Death courses and Shared Crossing Workshop. She also studied with international grief expert David Kessler, author Paul Selig, spiritual medium Mavis Pittilla, and completed Walking the Labyrinth of Grief by the Living and Dying Consciously Project.

Thank you, Nancy!

12/03/2025

Join our community for some sweet treats, including cookies from Robin Himovitz and Aunt Janet’s Cookies, and warm holiday beverages at our Light Up A Life Ceremonies! ☕🍪✨

Cookies and Hot Holiday Drinks will be provided on these Light Up A Life Ceremony dates:

Saturday, December 6th at 5PM - Montecito - The Corner Green @ 1504 E. Valley Road (Program begins 30 minutes later, after star sales and music)

Sunday, December 7th at 5:30PM - Santa Barbara - Lobero Theatre @ 33 E. Canon Perdido (Program begins 30 minutes later, after star sales and music)

Saturday, December 13th at 5PM - Carpinteria - Seal Fountain @ 884 Linden Avenue (Program begins 30 minutes later, after star sales and music)

Sunday, December 14th at 5PM - Goleta - Camino Real Marketplace near Theater @ 7040 Market Place Drive (Program begins 30 minutes later, after star sales and music)

You can hang a star in memory of a loved one who has died or in honor of someone living. We encourage you to personalize your star - often people like to include a photo or quote to commemorate memories shared.

This year we are excited to welcome back Lois Mahalia, John Vale, Dos Pueblos Jazz Choir, and the Laguna Blanca School Choir to certain ceremonies, along with poetry by Perie Longo and George Yatchisin, and other amazing speakers and guests.

We hope you can join us to celebrate and remember those we loved.

Learn more at www.hospiceofsb.org/lual

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2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste 100
Santa Barbara, CA
93103

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+18055638820

Website

http://www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org/

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