The New Beginnings’ Safe Parking Program was the recent focus of HBO’s VICE, bringing to light the increasing number of Americans forced to live in their vehicles.
New Beginnings Counseling Center’s Safe Parking Program Featured in Los Angeles Times Article
Featured in Los Angeles Times:
‘Living out of a car amid lap of luxury’
Kathy is a senior citizen, Marva is a nurse, Santiago is a chef and Luis is an eighth-grade student.
All of them live in Santa Barbara with one thing in common.
When night falls, they head to designated parking lots and sleep in their vehicles, all clients in the region’s Safe Parking program.
Safe Parking Program Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine
Safe Parking Program Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine Article:
‘Recession’s Middle Class Casualties’
New Beginnings Counseling Center once again receives national attention for its Safe Parking Program™ which helps middle class families struggling to regain their footing in today’s difficult economy. The program’s unique approach to dealing with homelessness maintains its commitment to helping the homeless find housing and employment.
Workshop with Dr. Darryl S. Inaba
Mar 7, 2020 New Beginnings initiated a collaboration with its community partners to bring the world’s leading expert on addiction, Dr. Darryl S. Inaba, to Santa Barbara to provide a free, day-long training to our local mental health professionals.
Annual Fundraiser at the New Vic
Nov 1, 2019 To provide an entertaining way to educate community members about our work, New Beginnings produced a theatrical performance of a Jane Anderson play called Food and Shelter at the New Vic. The evening included a wonderful dinner for sponsors at Bouchon beforehand. The performance afterwards was absolutely spectacular!
Celebrating 50 Years with Harrison Ford
Sep 23, 2018 To celebrate our 50th year of service to our community, our agency held an intimate gathering at the Santa Barbara Airport with the legendary actor Harrison Ford. Only 36 of our top supporters attended the event, and we raised over $100,000!
Skid Row Marathon Documentary
Aug 25, 2018 New Beginnings organized two showings of the award-winning documentary, Skid Row Marathon, to offer our community members with an educational experience to learn about homelessness and addiction. We held a screening in Santa Barbara and one at UC Santa Barbara.
Changing Lives Gala (2017)
October 12, 2017 For our final traditional gala, we chose to recognize Glenn and Amy Bacheller. The Bachellers supported our organization by providing their expertise and financial resources during a time of uncertainty. They also have served as strong ambassadors for our organization and have helped to inform the community and our mental health and housing programs.
Changing Lives Gala (2016)
September 29, 2016 Keeping with our tradition to recognize our most impactful supporters at our galas, we chose to recognize Mary and Gary Becker. The Beckers invested in our Safe Parking Program when the program’s funding was uncertain. Mary built community among female Safe Parking clients, and Gary helped us to improve our external communications through online and public relations media.
Salute to Lois Capps
Jul 17, 2016 New Beginnings held this fundraiser as a way to recognize former US Congresswoman, Lois Capps, for all of her efforts advancing legislation for disadvantaged community members. Capps retired later in the year, and we were so pleased to be able to honor her at this event!