Page 3 - Probation Today - Fall 2019

FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR In the

Santa Barbara Juvenile Probation hosted a Family Resource Fair on Community
August 15th. A total of eighteen local organizations participated. Each
family was given bags of fresh produce from the Food Bank, along with
a large selection of back-to-school supplies, gently used clothing and
toys, and toiletries. Families and organizations were treated to churros,
popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy thanks to Deputy Probation
Officer Joel Estrada. During the fair, four lucky youth won $25 gift cards
in a raffle.

Special thanks to the organizations that participated:
Grizzly Youth Academy, Santa Barbara Teen Legal Clinic, Santa Barbara
Unified School District, Community Action Commission (CAC), Hospice,
Foodbank, Cal-Soap, Isla Vista Youth Project, Santa Barbara Police
Activities League, Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA),
Freedom4Youth, Noah’s Anchorage Scholarship Fund, Santa Barbara
Goodwill Industries, Bank of America, Financial Literacy, Housing
Authority of Santa Barbara, YMCA, My Home, and Family Service
Agency.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Senior Deputy Probation Officers Renee Leach and Stephanie Haro
represented the Probation Department at the City of Santa Maria's 2019
National Night Out. This event occurs annually in the city of Santa Maria in
an effort to allow local law enforcement to partner and build a rapport with
the community. Approximately 1,000 local businesses and patrons
attended.

The evening included a free a meal prepared by Noontime Kiwanis. In
addition, various local businesses provided food samples for the community
to enjoy!

The attendees were able to walk the event while listening to music from
various entertainers. Participants also enjoyed a performance of the
National Anthem.

Senior Deputy Probation Officers Leach and Haro were able to speak with
the community about the Probation Department’s role as a County agency.
The most enjoyable part of the evening was passing out games and toys to
the youth. The Girls Scouts of America requested a photo with the officers
and provided a thank you poster along with Girl Scout cookies, to show
their appreciation for what the Probation Department contributes to the
community.

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