PROJECTS
Triangle Restoration Project
Triangle Restoration Project The Montecito Community Foundation has finished the restoration of the beautiful triangle at the intersection of Hot Springs and Olive Mill Road.The Community Foundation welcomes suggestions for new projects that meet our grant guidelines....
Rural Road Signs
Rural Road Signs Improving Safety, Enhancing Beauty The Montecito Community Foundation funds and maintains the unique reflective wooden street signs throughout Montecito. Volunteers Replacing Street Signs Damaged in 2018 Debris Flow Montecito's Wooden Road Signs -...
Village Fourth
Village Fourth The Montecito Community Foundation provides the seed money for the community's annual Fourth of July Celebration and Parade at Manning Park. The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at Firehouse #1, 595 San Ysidro Road. 11:30 a.m. -12:30...
Olive Mill Walking Trail
Olive Mill Walking Trail Montecito Foundation partially funded the Olive Mill Walking TrailThe Community Foundation welcomes suggestions for new projects that meet our grant guidelines. Please forward your suggestions to us or contact the Grant Committee Chairperson...
The Corner Green
The Corner Green Improved Sense of Community Beauty The Foundation purchased the land and created a park at the corner of East Valley Road and San Ysidro Road for the enjoyment of our community. This property was formerly a gas station. See photos below of our new...
San Ysidro Footpath
Improving Pedestrian Routes An appealing "safe route to school" pathway from Montecito Union School to the freeway provides families with a safe walking option.The Community Foundation welcomes suggestions for new projects that meet our grant guidelines. Please...
Montecito Library and Historical Collection
Cherishing Our Library and Our History Over the years, the Montecito Community Foundation has provided funding for a variety of projects to enhance our community’s library and historical collection. These projects include: Purchasing furnishings, computers, and office...
Hermosillo Road Traffic Calming Plantings
Slowing Down the Pace of Life The neighbors provided funding for two landscaped islands in the center of Hermosillo Road in order to reduce the speed of traffic on the roadway. The MCF acted as the fiduciary to receive tax deductible contributions from the homeowners....
Bus Stop Enhancement Project
Upgrading Public Transportation Stops Noticing the tired state of the community's bus stops, the Montecito Community Foundation has undertaken a bus stop enhancement project, in cooperation with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), to upgrade each of...