Compassionate Care of Carpinteria, an initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara, offers programs and services, completely free of charge, to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling with a life-threatening illness. Services include counseling, practical care, and medical navigation. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary for HSB during 2024!
Once again for 2024 our Light Shines Ahead luncheon will have a special focus on remembering loved ones who have passed away and their impact on our lives. Guests will be provided with an opportunity to donate and support the wonderful work of CCC in the name of their loved ones, helping bring programs and services, completely free of charge, to adults, children and seniors who are struggling with grief or life-threatening illness. Guests are also invited to bring a photograph of their loved ones to place at their table.
Come gather with fellow supporters to celebrate CCC’s wonderful work in Carpinteria and enjoy inspiring speakers, music, food and wine. Join us to be inspired by Jessica’s story of love, loss, and transformation.
Our 2024 Light Shines Ahead Opportunity Drawing is now closed for online submissions. Tickets can still be purchased in-person at the event on 5/16
Thank you so much to our sponsors!!!
Shooting Star
Lucky Star
Bright Star
Bass Family
Carol and Alan Koch
John Madden Construction, Inc.
Table Hosts
Starfish Connection
Virginia Benson Wigle
Past Events
Compassionate Care of Carpinteria hosts its 5th Annual The Light Shines Ahead Luncheon to Celebrate Life and Inspire Light After Darkness
Our 2023 Light Shines Ahead had a special focus on remembering loved ones who have passed away and their impact on our lives. Guests were provided with an opportunity to donate and support the wonderful work of CCC in the name of their loved ones, helping bring programs and services, completely free of charge, to adults, children and seniors who are struggling with grief or life-threatening illness. Guests were also invited to bring a photograph of their loved ones to place at their table.
Thank you for gathering with fellow supporters to celebrate CCC’s wonderful work in Carpinteria and enjoying inspiring speakers, music, food and wine. Thank you for joining us!
Thank You To Everyone Who Contributed To Our Opportunity Drawing!
Thank you so much to our sponsors!!!
Shooting Star
Grant Cox Enterprises Inc.
Lucky Star
Mandy & Chris Gocong
Bright Star
Carly Bass
John Madden Construction, Inc.
Moorhouse Financial Wealth Management
Table Hosts
Virginia Benson Wigle
Lynda Fairly
The Starfish Connection
Gifts Were Made In Honor Of:
Ron Bass, Marcos & Irline Borgatta, Sylvia Camiel, Caregivers, Nancy Carlson, Bill & Daphne Carty, John Dudley, Jolly Duncan, Fanucchi Family: Nilo, Rosemarie and Stephen, Roger Green, Lauer Guzik, Patricia Guzik, Daniel "Cappy" Hernandez, Don L. Higley, Nancy Hoegh-Guldberg, Cassidy Karlsson, Laurel Kiel, Tim Larrick, Marilyn & Joseph Lazaro, The Lazaro Family, Archie Look, Michaelle Reichardt, Doug Reichardt, Judie Lynn Shields, Leo & June Sobell, Patricia Ann Stephens, Travis Stovall, John & Maria Van Wingerden, John Wigle, Terri Wullbrandt, and Nancy Ziehl
Compassionate Care of Carpinteria, an initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara, offers programs and services, completely free of charge, to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling with a life-threatening illness. Services include counseling, practical care, and medical navigation.
For more information, please contact us at (805) 679-6090.
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Patient Care Services
Bereavement Services - Counseling
Children & Family Services
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
39TH ANNUAL LIGHT UP A LIFE
Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season. Each ceremony will feature speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree.
Please come to 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. We encourage you to personalize your star - often people like to include a photo or quote to commemorate memories shared.
2022 VIRTUAL TREE OF REMEMBRANCE
If you’re unable to join us in person at one of our four ceremonies, you can still participate in our Virtual Tree of Remembrance. For a suggested donation of $15, you will be able to dedicate a star on our virtual Tree of Remembrance. You can showcase your star(s) with your loved one's name, photo, and a special message from you. Additionally, you will receive a paper star(s) that you can hang at one of the 4 traditional Trees of Remembrance throughout the community.
*If you would like help creating a digital star, please contact cpuyot@hospiceofsb.org.
THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our 4th Annual Light Shines Ahead Luncheon!!!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS - THE LIGHT SHINES AHEAD LUNCHEON
SHOOTING STAR SPONSOR
LUCKY STAR SPONSOR
Mandy and Chris Gocong
BRIGHT STAR SPONSORS
The Bass Family
Carol and Alan Koch
Cynder Sinclair and Dennis Forster
Quinn Fiduciary Services
TABLE HOSTS
Baret Boisson
Lynda Fairly
Lindsay and Ian Soleimani
Starfish Connection
Virginia Benson Wigle
Thank you to all who attended Compassionate Care of Carpinteria's The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event on Wednesday, October 6th. We raised over $36,000 to support people who are struggling with grief and illness right here in the community of Carpinteria. Our virtual event was joined by Cynder Sinclair, Marybeth Carty, and emcees Ed and Win Van Wingerden.
A special thank you to Keynote Speaker, Cynder Sinclair, Marybeth Carty, Event Emcees, Ed, and Win Van Wingerden, all of our event sponsors, attendees, and event steering committee for making our The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event hugely successful!
If you missed The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event last week or would like to re-watch or share our recording, please click on the video below.
The Light Shines Ahead is the annual fundraiser for Compassionate Care of Carpinteria, an initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara that offers programs and services, completely free of charge, to anyone in Carpinteria grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling with a life-threatening illness.
PAST EVENTS
Thank you to all who attended Compassionate Care of Carpinteria's The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event on Wednesday, October 7th.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Thank you to all who attended Compassionate Care of Carpinteria's The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event on Wednesday, October 7th. We raised over $38,000 to support people who are struggling with grief and illness right here in the community of Carpinteria. Our virtual event was joined by Santa Barbara County Firefighter, Sam Dudley and emcees Ed and Win Van Wingerden.
A special thank you to Keynote Speaker, Sam Dudley, Event Emcees, Ed and Win Van Wingerden, all of our event sponsors, attendees, and event steering committee for making our The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event hugely successful!
If you missed The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event last week or would like to re-watch or share our recording, please click on the video below.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT COMMITTEE
Marybeth Carty, Chair Sheryl Berkowitz Charles Caldwell Geri Carty Chris Davis Joyce Donaldson Tina Fanucchi-Frontado Mandy Gocong Maria Gonzalez Mike Lazaro Adriana Marroquin Angelica Ornelas Cheryll Puyot Rena VanKirk Gina Whitefoot
Thank you to all who attended the 1st Annual The Light Shines Ahead Luncheon on Wednesday, June 5th. We are so pleased and excited at the turnout -- we had 110 people in attendance and raised over $31,000 to support Compassionate Care of Carpinteria's services and programs.
Shaun Tomson, our Keynote Speaker, gave a moving testimonial about his personal experiences with loss and overcoming the challenges of grief to find a positive path forward.
Joyce Dudley led our guests in a captivating paddle raise, which alone raised over $15,000.
Thank you to to our sponsors, event steering committee, donors, staff, and volunteers who made this event a success! A special thank you to Grant Cox Enterprises, Inc., AGIA Affinity, Carpinteria Woman's Club, Mandy & Chris Gocong, John Leveson, and Pacifica Graduate Institute and Pacifica Graduate Institute of Alumni Association.
Thank you for helping us raise valuable funds for Compassionate Care of Carpinteria!
Photos by John Vale and Robin Karlsso
We had a wonderful time hosting our supporters and community members at our Compassionate Care of Carpinteria (CCC) Community Breakfast on Thursday, April 26th! CCC is one of our newest programs that offers services to adults in the Carpinteria area facing life threatening illness as well as children, families, and seniors who are grieving the death of a loved one. At the breakfast, guests had the chance to learn more about the program as well as the numerous volunteer opportunities within the program.
