I want to bring to the community’s attention the remarkable and enduring work of the organization now known as the Cecilia Fund, formerly the St. Cecilia Society. This organization has a long and rich history of providing vital medical and dental assistance to those in need within our community.
As highlighted in a recent article in the Independent, the roots of this organization stretch back to 1892. What began as the St. Cecilia Society, with fundraising efforts tied to musical events, evolved into a crucial resource for healthcare assistance.
The community needs to know that:
- The Cecilia Fund’s mission is to underwrite the cost of medical care for needy patients living across Santa Barbara County.
- Historically, they funded rooms at Cottage and St. Francis hospitals and provided other medical assistance.
- Today, we continue this vital work by providing funds for medical and dental needs.
- It is an all-volunteer organization.
- We assist the most vulnerable members of our community.
Our all-volunteer organization has a long history of serving Santa Barbara, and we continue to do so. In a community where paying for healthcare can be a challenge, the Cecilia Fund provides a crucial safety net. We encourage anyone who wishes to support this valuable organization to visit our website for information on how to donate or to join our board: https://ceciliafund.org/
