We invite you to join us in supporting a powerful and emerging force for equity and opportunity on California’s Central Coast.
The Central Coast Riviera Roses is a new organization of African American professional women from diverse backgrounds, including lawyers, doctors, award-winning professors, filmmakers, scientists, elected officials, educators, and non-profit executives. We are united by our commitment to friendship and service, focusing on the sustainability and preservation of local under-resourced families, children, and communities.
Our mission is to bring care, connection, and support to communities of African descent. We partner with outstanding local organizations in the areas of youth, the arts, and
Health and human services are also connected to national and international trends and services. This is a historic moment and an opportunity to uplift and inspire those on the Central Coast and beyond. Our early work is already making a difference, thanks to our deep local roots and trusted community partnerships. Your contribution will support initiatives such as:
In a region where Black families make up less than 3% of the population, and where national rollbacks to civil rights and funding for education and healthcare threaten already vulnerable communities, our work is more urgent than ever. We show up as visible advocates, mentors, and connectors because we know firsthand what’s possible when Black youth are seen, supported, and celebrated.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to stand with us at the beginning of something transformative.
Your support is crucial to our efforts. Every donation is tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, the Santa Barbara Foundation, and every dollar goes directly to building youth-focused programs that reflect the brilliance and resilience of our community.
Together, we are building a future where every Black child and teen on the Central Coast can thrive, no matter their zip code or background.
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