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Today is National 2-1-1 Day! Dialing 2-1-1 connects callers to critical services, such as food, housing, childcare, utility assistance, healthcare, employment services, counseling, incident/disaster-related information, and much more Your local 2-1-1, which is operated by CommUnify, received over 22,000 calls in 2020! We could have not done this without the support of our partners and the trust of our community!

We know that you are working hard to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy, and that includes working hard to make ends meet. We want to make sure that you know about tax credits that can help! The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the state Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) are refundable state credits that can reduce... your tax bill or increase your refund. This can give you money for things you need, like groceries, rent, and health care. The amount you get back depends on income and family size. Learn more and see if you qualify at 211sbco.org or CalEITC4me.org

Thank you so much for the feature, Montecito Bank & Trust! Dear community members, we are here to help! For more information on our programs and services or to learn how you can volunteer or support our organization, please visit www.CommUnifySB.org

We are so grateful and excited for this partnership that will benefit the seniors of our community! VTC Enterprises / The A Street Cafe!

Thank you again to Seven Seas Press!

WE ARE MASKED & MIGHTY! In the fight against COVID, we all have a part in protecting those around us. One of our best tools is a face mask. Use a mask to cover both your nose and mouth. Wear one whenever you leave home, and you’ll be protecting your family, yourself and your community. Together we are stronger. @masked_and_mighty_coalition... #maskedandmighty #805strong #strongertogether805 #CommUnify #unifythecommunity #santabarbaracounty See more

Happy Holidays from CommUnify! We hope you all have a fun and safe holiday season filled with love, laughter and relaxation! **Please note: CommUnify will be closed Friday, December 25, 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021**

CalEITC is a cash back tax credit that puts money back into the pockets of California’s working families and individuals. Did you know you can amend tax returns... up to three years back if you find out you are eligible for tax credits you didn’t originally claim? Good news, you can still get this cash-back credit. Go to http://bit.ly/3p9QlaB to see if you qualify. #KSBYSponsor

Struggling to Pay Utility Bills? CommUnify may be able to help. Call today (805) 617-2897 or click the link below to see if you qualify. https://bit.ly/37NgWCM #KSBYSponsor

This year's Marine Corps' Toys for Tots drive was a huge success, we estimate that we served about 575 families with approximately 2000 children! Due to COVID-19, toys were distributed via drive-thru pick up with appropriate safety measures in place. We couldn't have done it without the help and support of the Lompoc community including Mechanics Bank, La Diferencia Central Coast car club, David Robb of Coastal Copy, Stephanie Corona from Allan Hancock College and countless other individuals and groups who donated toys and their time! We know this year has been difficult so it was an absolute privilege to spread some holiday cheer to our community!

So grateful for our passionate and adaptive staff who continue to develop innovative ways to deliver our services during these challenging times! Check out this fun Head Start activity that took place recently! CommUnify Children’s Services - Head Start

We hope to see everyone at our holiday fundraiser THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 19th from 11 AM - 5 PM at the Deckers Brand Showcase (6601 Hollister Ave. Goleta, CA 93117). CommUnify supporters who RSVP will receive 20% off their total purchase, with an additional 20% being donated to CommUnify! Get a great discount and give back at the same time. Please share!