Anonymous
By CALM
CALM’s 10th Annual Ladies Get Loud Fundraiser, which was held on April 27, 2023 at the Toyota Santa Maria Rooftop, surpassed its record-breaking goal of $100,000 for children and families experiencing trauma in Santa Maria.
The event celebrated a decade of Ladies Get Loud raising critical funds for CALM. Over 200 women supporting CALM were treated to appetizers and local wine (provided by Grocery Outlet Santa Maria and Allan Hancock College) served by waiters including Police Chief and CALM Board Member Marc Schneider, Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce President and CALM Board Member Glenn Morris, Allan Hancock College President Kevin Walthers, General Manager of Toyota Santa Maria David LeRoy and other ‘local celebrities.’
CALM’s President and CEO, Alana Walczak, and North County Regional Manager, Yvonne Nelson, shared the meaningful story of CALM’s growth in Santa Maria, from its small beginnings in 2010 serving fewer than 200 clients, to now serving more than 1,000 clients each year throughout the Santa Maria Valley. Strong community support in Santa Maria is bringing CALM closer to realizing its vision of safe communities where every family is supported and every child thrives.
Alana states: “This event honors the legacy of so many people who have come together to support CALM in our efforts to serve the children and families of North County. We’ve reached a milestone this year, raising over $100,000 in support of CALM’s childhood trauma prevention and treatment programs.”
About CALM
CALM’s mission is to prevent and treat childhood trauma, heal children and families, and build resilient communities throughout Santa Barbara County. When a child experiences trauma, our entire community is impacted. To combat the effects of childhood trauma, CALM is here to support families in need of strength and healing. CALM’s evidence-based programs represent a continuum of care that addresses the safety and wellbeing of children and families across Santa Barbara County. Each year, approximately 2,700 clients receive individual and group therapy through CALM’s clinics in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc and thousands more receive community-based education and mental health supports. With more than 50 years of serving families in our region, a staff of exceptionally qualified clinicians, and meaningful partnerships with complementary agencies and organizations, CALM is committed to fulfilling its vision of safe communities where every family is supported and every child thrives. To learn more, visit calm4kids.org.
