Hospice of Santa Barbara

02/09/2026

Do you resonate with this quote? Let us know in the comments below 🤗

“You will survive and you will find purpose in the chaos. Moving on doesn’t mean letting go.” – Mary Vanhaute, The Gift of Grief (2011)

02/07/2026

How do you want your story to be told? Whether it’s a quiet gathering in a garden or a lively celebration with your favorite music, your memorial is your final gift to those you love. By documenting your wishes for end-of-life medical care AND memorial/funeral services in an Advance Directive, you take the "guessing" out of the hands of your family, allowing them to focus on honoring your legacy. Need help putting it into words? Call us at 805-456-4665 or visit us at www.getitdonesb.org.

02/06/2026

Honoring the history, resilience, and contributions of the Black community. At Hospice of Santa Barbara, we are dedicated to serving every neighbor with compassion, dignity, and care. 🕊️🖤

02/05/2026

We plan for the big moments: weddings, the birth of a grandchild, or that long-awaited retirement trip. Preparing for end of life care is no different. It’s simply the next step in a life well-lived—ensuring your future medical care aligns with your wishes and values. Let’s normalize the conversation about Advance Care Planning as a way to prepare for our “final celebration.”

Start your ACP journey at www.getitdonesb.org or call us at 805-456-4665.

02/04/2026

Today’s Wellness Wednesday Tip: Eating More Seasonal Superfoods! 🥕🥬

During winter the body’s defenses can feel stretched and require immune-supporting nutrients in order to fight off contagious illnesses like colds and the flu. Foods like pumpkin, kale, beans, carrots, pomegranate, and cranberries are a great source for these nutrients.

02/03/2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Willner

It’s a long way from the Bronx to Santa Barbara. On the way, through a 55+ year marriage, two children, three grandchildren, a rewarding healthcare career, and 6 years of volunteering for Get It Done SB!, Sue Willner has learned several valuable tenets.

First, be an attentive listener. Next, act with compassion in all situations. And finally, know your own beliefs, and never impose them or any personal agenda on anyone.

Learn more about one of our star volunteers, Sue Willner, here: https://www.getitdonesb.org/sue-willner-volunteer-bio.

01/31/2026

Congratulations Auralee Bunch, Administrative Assistant to Human Resources and Finance, for 9 years with Hospice of Santa Barbara!

Auralee provides financial and administrative support to the finance and human resources departments. Her past experience includes 28 years as a buyer/merchandise manager for JCPenney, with a team of 40 employees under her leadership. She enjoys being in the non-profit sector, and spent eight years as a board member for Pacific Pride Foundation. In her spare time, Auralee loves to paint--a skill that runs in her family. Her grandmother was an artist and taught art classes at Stanford University. She used to teach tennis, and although she hasn’t played in years, she very much wants to return to the game!

Thank you, Auralee!

01/31/2026

Our programs bring our community together to have important conversations about your medical care! Join us this year at one of our Advance Care Planning workshops and complete your Advance Directive in as little as two weeks with free notarization! Contact us at https://www.getitdonesb.org/contact to learn more about upcoming workshop dates.

01/30/2026

Do you think it is possible to grow around grief? Let us know in the comments 🤗

“Perhaps the grief will never go away. Perhaps we learn to grow around it.” – Rachel Naomi Remen, Kitchen Table Wisdom (1996)

01/29/2026

One of the most important things we can do for ourselves and those we love is to ensure that our wishes in case of a medical emergency are clear, in writing, communicated to our loved ones, and shared with appropriate healthcare professionals. Visit our Advance Care Planning website to learn everything you need to know about how to make your decisions known, written, and legal. https://www.getitdonesb.org.

01/27/2026

Our team is here to help our community participate in medical care conversations with their loved ones and begin the process of completing an Advance Directive. In particular, Get It Done SB offers privacy and flexibility in the form of our Advance Care Planning one-on-one services. Check out our article on Noozhawk to learn more about scheduling a one-on-one ACP appointment: https://www.noozhawk.com/give-the-gift-of-advance-care-planning-this-holiday-season-with-get-it-done-sbs-one-on-one-appointments/.

This holiday season, give a meaningful gift with Get It Done SB’s Advance Care Planning one-on-one services

01/27/2026

Applicants must submit an application by March 15th and go through a pre-screening interview. Once accepted, trainees MUST attend all six sessions. Sessions will be on six consecutive Wednesdays, April 22nd - May 27th, 2026, from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Applications can be accessed through our website at www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org/volunteer

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and from all segments of the community. Some come to us with a desire to give back to the community or a personal calling to do hospice work. Others have directly benefited from the services of Hospice of Santa Barbara.  HSB has a dynamic volunteer program...