Hospice of Santa Barbara

01/31/2026

Congratulations Auralee Bunch, Administrative Assistant to Human Resources and Finance, for 9 years with Hospice of Santa Barbara!

Auralee provides financial and administrative support to the finance and human resources departments. Her past experience includes 28 years as a buyer/merchandise manager for JCPenney, with a team of 40 employees under her leadership. She enjoys being in the non-profit sector, and spent eight years as a board member for Pacific Pride Foundation. In her spare time, Auralee loves to paint--a skill that runs in her family. Her grandmother was an artist and taught art classes at Stanford University. She used to teach tennis, and although she hasn’t played in years, she very much wants to return to the game!

Thank you, Auralee!

01/31/2026

Our programs bring our community together to have important conversations about your medical care! Join us this year at one of our Advance Care Planning workshops and complete your Advance Directive in as little as two weeks with free notarization! Contact us at https://www.getitdonesb.org/contact to learn more about upcoming workshop dates.

01/30/2026

Do you think it is possible to grow around grief? Let us know in the comments 🤗

“Perhaps the grief will never go away. Perhaps we learn to grow around it.” – Rachel Naomi Remen, Kitchen Table Wisdom (1996)

01/29/2026

One of the most important things we can do for ourselves and those we love is to ensure that our wishes in case of a medical emergency are clear, in writing, communicated to our loved ones, and shared with appropriate healthcare professionals. Visit our Advance Care Planning website to learn everything you need to know about how to make your decisions known, written, and legal. https://www.getitdonesb.org.

01/27/2026

Our team is here to help our community participate in medical care conversations with their loved ones and begin the process of completing an Advance Directive. In particular, Get It Done SB offers privacy and flexibility in the form of our Advance Care Planning one-on-one services. Check out our article on Noozhawk to learn more about scheduling a one-on-one ACP appointment: https://www.noozhawk.com/give-the-gift-of-advance-care-planning-this-holiday-season-with-get-it-done-sbs-one-on-one-appointments/.

This holiday season, give a meaningful gift with Get It Done SB’s Advance Care Planning one-on-one services

01/27/2026

Applicants must submit an application by March 15th and go through a pre-screening interview. Once accepted, trainees MUST attend all six sessions. Sessions will be on six consecutive Wednesdays, April 22nd - May 27th, 2026, from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Applications can be accessed through our website at www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org/volunteer

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and from all segments of the community. Some come to us with a desire to give back to the community or a personal calling to do hospice work. Others have directly benefited from the services of Hospice of Santa Barbara.  HSB has a dynamic volunteer program...

01/24/2026

What comes to mind when you think about your future? Whether it is buying a house, choosing a new career, or retirement, your future requires planning ahead to achieve a goal that pairs well with your wishes and values. Advance Care Planning is something everyone over the age of 18 should do in case they experience a medical emergency and are unable to speak for themselves. Like with any life goal, you may need assistance in achieving it. Visit www.getitdonesb.org to learn more about how we can help you plan for the future of your healthcare.

01/23/2026

Don’t want your car? You can donate it to Hospice of Santa Barbara! 🦋

Donating skips the costs and hassles associated with selling a car, like paying for advertising and insurance, or for car repairs to keep your car in running condition while you wait for a buyer. Vehicle donations are tax deductible, and may be able to reduce your taxable income!

Visit https://careasy.org/nonprofit/hospiceofsantabarbara to learn more and get started on your vehicle donation 🚘

Donate your vehicle to one of thousands of nonprofits and charities. Choose the cause that matters most to you. Call of fill out the online form to donate today!

01/22/2026

Would you like to volunteer with Get It Done SB? Our Advance Care Planning volunteers assist community members in completing their advance directives and offer education around healthcare decision making in a variety of different programs including workshops, one on one appointments, and tabling events. If you are interested in helping someone on their Advance Care Planning journey, contact us at https://www.getitdonesb.org/contact.

01/21/2026

Let us know what you think about this quote in the comments below. 🦋

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell, Hallowed Ground (1825)

01/19/2026

Take a look at these two end of year bears made from elegant white shirts 🤍

01/17/2026

What are some ways you’ve dealt with loss?

“You will lose someone you can't live without, and your heart will be badly broken. But the good news is that the world doesn’t end there.” – Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies (1999)