SBPAL strives to build the bridge between cops, kids and our community through educational, athletic, and leadership enrichment programs.

Santa Barbara, CA
Joined April 2013
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat! Free family fun • ¡Diversión gratis en familia! Costumes welcome • ¡Ven con tu disfraz! 📅 Oct. 29 / 29 oct. 2026 | 5–7:30 PM 📍 Spencer Adams Parking Lot 1212 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara #SBPAL #TrunkOrTreat
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From PAL to the Police Department! 💙💛 Today, we’re celebrating PAL alumni who now work at the Santa Barbara Police Department, serving our community. We’re proud of the paths they’ve chosen and the example they’re setting for the next generation of PAL youth.
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25 years later, we remember. 🇺🇸 Today, SBPAL joined our local public safety agencies and community to honor the lives lost on 9/11 and the heroes who answered the call. May we ensure the next generation knows their stories and remembers their sacrifice. Never Forget. 🇺🇸
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Welcome Valeria Caratachea, our new Program Coordinator! 💙💛 Empowering youth and strengthening community ties through PAL. 🎉 #SBPAL #SantaBarbaraPAL #MeetTheTeam #YouthMentorship #CommunityEngagement #SantaBarbaraYouth #PoliceActivitiesLeague #EmpoweringYouth
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Every swing at the SBPAL Golf Tournament helped shape brighter futures for Santa Barbara’s youth! Congrats to our champions: 🥇 Santa Maria PD 🥈 DA’s Team 🥉 SB Lifeguard Assoc Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who supported local kids! #SBPAL #GolfForGood #CommunityImpact
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Throwback to 2007! 💙 Celebrating the Santa Barbara City Youth Council whose vision created Twelve35 Teen Center. Tag someone in this photo! 📸 #ThrowbackThursday #Twelve35TeenCenter #SantaBarbara #YouthCouncil #YouthLeadership #YouthVoice #CommunityLegacy #SBPAL
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🎤🌸 Proud of PAL alumna Rebecca Barreto Santana for shining on the Mariachi Festival stage! 💗🌟🎶 #SBPAL #PALAlumni #MariachiFestival #ScholarshipRecipient #YouthLeadership #ProudPALMoment #SantaBarbara #BuildingTheBridge
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WE’RE HIRING SBPAL is looking for a passionate, motivated Program Coordinator to join our team. 💙 Full-Time Position Santa Barbara, CA $25–$29/hour + benefits. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Apply by June 30, 2026 [email protected]
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Police Recruit Experience returns June 22–26, 2026! Youth ages 14–17 can join SBPAL and Santa Barbara Police Department for hands on training, teamwork, leadership, and behind the scenes law enforcement experiences. 9AM–3PM Questions: (805) 962-5560
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First waves. Real confidence. 🌊 Our PAL youth spent the day at Hollister Ranch learning to surf with Bobby Martinez alongside our officers. Cops and kids. Building trust, confidence, and connection. #SBPAL #CopsAndKids #MentorshipMatters
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🔥 Battle of the Badges Live at Putting Kids First Brisket. Bragging rights. Championship glory. Who’s taking the belt this year? 👀 📅 May 8 | 6–9 PM
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Putting Kids First 2025 Honoring Distinguished Honoree Peter Hilf and Hero of the Year Teddy Cabugos Thank you to our Title Sponsor Richard and Marguerite Berti and Platinum Sponsor John Dixon Family Foundation Together we are putting kids first!
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Celebrating 10 years of the Maribel Franco Memorial Scholarship 💙 100+ students supported. $138K+ awarded. This year: $25,000 in scholarships changing lives. #SBPAL #Scholarship #ChangingLives
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Join us May 8, 2026 for the Putting Kids First Fundraiser 🥩 Battle of the Badges Brisket Cook-Off 🏆 Honoring Peter Hilf 🌟 Celebrating Teddy Cabugos 🎟️ Link in bio #PuttingKidsFirst #SantaBarbara #SBEvents #805Events #CommunityImpact #GiveBack #SBNonprofits
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🎒☀️ Summer Camp Scholarships 2026 (Campership Alliance) Ages 3–17 in Goleta, Santa Barbara & Carpinteria. 🎒☀️ Becas Campamento Verano 2026 (Campership Alliance) Para 3–17 años en Goleta, Santa Bárbara y Carpinteria.
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Proud to introduce our 2026 PAL Board of Directors. Thank you for stepping up to serve our youth and strengthen our community. #PAL #BoardOfDirectors #CommunityLeadership #YouthPrograms #StrongerTogether
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Discover is opening up. 🎉 Join SBPAL + Santa Barbara Police Dept for Discover Law Enforcement 👮‍♀️🚓 Hands on learning: 911/dispatch 📞, K9 demos 🐾, CSI 🧬, meet the Police Chief ⭐ Wed Feb 4 Mar 25, 4:30 6:30. Spots limited! sbpal.org
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📢 SBPAL is Hiring! ✅ Full-Time Program Coordinator ✅ Part-Time Academic Coordinator (After-school / afternoons) 📩 [email protected] 🗓️ Deadline: Jan 30, 2025 #NowHiring #SBPAL #SantaBarbara
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Big welcome to Linda Esparza Dozer, our newest SBPAL Board Member! 🎉 SB native • Former FBI agent • Attorney • SBCC Title IX Coordinator • Police & Fire Commission We’re thrilled to have you with us 💙 #SBPAL
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🎓 SBPAL Seniors (Class of 2026)! Maribel Franco Memorial Scholarship applications are open. Deadline: Feb 13, 2026 (8PM). Email: [email protected]
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