A Note from our Executive Director
Dear friend,
IVYP is becoming LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. Although our name change won’t be official for a few more months, I’m so excited to share this news and let you know where we’re going.
Why did we decide to change our name? There are a few good reasons why an organization would change its name: if the old name is holding it back, if the organization has expanded its services or mission, or if they are experiencing name confusion. Each of those reasons applies to IVYP.
I am so proud of IVYP’s history and our roots in Isla Vista. Our commitment to social justice and to meeting the needs of children and families will continue to be central to our mission and our identity. That will never change. In fact, our goal is to extend this mission even farther. In addition to the Isla Vista community, we support children and families in Goleta, Santa Barbara, and beyond. Since we opened our diaper bank and moved our immigration webinars and parenting classes on-line, we began to serve clients in Lompoc, Santa Maria, and across the county. Changing our name to LEAP enables us to focus deeply on our unique strengths and allows us to bring those strengths wherever they are needed.
Right now, we are working on updating our logo, our website, and doing all the paperwork to become LEAP. I look forward to sharing our progress with you. For now, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
How do you see our new name, LEAP helping us to create positive change in the communities we serve? Please feel free to respond to this email or email me directly by clicking here.
Lori Goodman
Executive Director
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Register Here for LEAP 2023!
The LEAP awards are IVYP’s annual celebration and signature event. Recipients of the LEAP awards are honored for their impact in their communities as well as their hard work and dedication. We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 LEAP honorees are Jordan Killebrew and Steve Ortiz. Join us remotely on May 17, 2023 for a special virtual event.
Register for the event here and become a sponsor here.
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Winning the Women's History Month Service Award
We are thrilled to announce that our organization and our Executive Director, Lori Goodman, have been recognized by the County of Santa Barbara Commission for Women and received the Women's History Month Service Award! This award was established in honor of National Women’s History Month to recognize, honor, and celebrate the achievements of countless women who strive to serve throughout the community and advocate for other women. We couldn't be more proud of Lori and her dedication to our mission of serving children and families. You can watch her acceptance speech here.
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Staff Spotlight- Diana Rosales
This month, we are highlighting our HR & Payroll Manager, Diana Rosales! Diana's responsibilities include hiring, onboarding paperwork, training, benefits and workers' compensation insurance, running payroll, organizing staff appreciation events, and more.
"I wish people would know about all the services we offer and also what a great place to work for is IVYP"
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Harvest of the Month
Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, but they are also incredibly good for you! These root vegetables are a rich source of fiber, which can help promote healthy digestion and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. They are also packed with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium, which are essential for growth and development. Plus, there are so many fun and tasty ways to prepare sweet potatoes- you can bake them, boil them, mash them, and even make sweet potato fries! This recipe only requires six ingredients and approximately 40 minutes of your time- making it a perfect addition to healthy dinners.
Read the full recipe here
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IVYP needs your support as we work hard to support our community. We’ve stepped up and we need your help to continue. Please consider a donation to IVYP’s General Donation Fund to help us continue to provide the caring, proactive and flexible support our community needs.
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Be a diaper champion by sponsoring the cost of diapers for local families. Diapers are one of the most consistent requests from our families at our FRC. Disposable diapers can cost as much as $100 per month per baby so every contribution makes a big difference.
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IVYP is hiring! Are you interested in serving the children and families of the Goleta Valley? We have several program positions available including:
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team click here
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Isla Vista Youth Projects
Mailing Address
PO Box 1332
Goleta, CA 93116
Administrative offices
5638 Hollister Ave Suite, 320
Goleta, CA 93117
Children's Center
6842 Phelps Road
Goleta, CA 93117
805-968-0488
After School and Summer Enrichment Programs
Isla Vista Elementary
El Camino Elementary
La Patera Elementary
805-968-1624
Family Resource Center
5638 Hollister Ave Suite 200
Goleta, CA 93117
805-685-6900
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