As we end 2023, I want to thank all of our supporters for their generosity in helping us achieve our goals this year. This is only our second year fully operating and we have made big strides in moving Hearts Aligned forward because of your gifts and support.
Last year, we served 26 low-income families who have a critically ill child. We saw the need emerge and with a lot of hope, we set out in 2023 with the intent to double this number and provide direct financial assistance to 50 families. By June we were halfway there and as of this newsletter, we reached this goal and will surpass it by the end of the year. So far we have approved 50 families for assistance. Due to community support, we hired our first employee, our part-time Program/Case Manager, Sandra, who works directly with our families. In addition to working with Cottage Health, we began a new relationship with Dignity Health and Family Service Agency in Santa Maria.
A heartfelt thanks to the many foundations that supported us this year! Without you we could not have served so many families.
Bank of America Employee Matching
Charities Aid Foundation America
Dignity Health
Greene Family Foundation
Latkin Family Foundation
Montecito Bank & Trust
Network for Good
Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club Foundation
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Steve & Cindy Lyons Fund
The Allstate Foundation
The Charitable Foundation – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The Roy & Ida Eagle Foundation
To our individual donors, your incredible generosity and commitment to Hearts Aligned and our mission has made a significant difference in our community! Every dollar adds up and brings comfort to the families we serve.
We are grateful for this community that support critically ill children and families through Hearts Aligned. You have brought much hope to these families.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Gratefully yours,
Vivian Solodkin
Founder & Executive Director
