Santa Barbara County Community
Special Olympics Southern California
Special Olympics Santa Barbara County enriches the lives of more than 550 athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities through sports, education, and athlete health.
Special Olympics Santa Barbara County is one of nine regional programs of Special Olympics Southern California and offers year-round sports training and competitions for athletes.
get involved
Make a difference in the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities. Donate your money, time, or talents to ensure the athletes continue to receive the top-quality sports training and competitions they deserve.
Become a
Volunteer
Special Olympics would not exist today without the expertise, time, and enthusiasm of its volunteers. Whatever your interests, talents, background and availability, there are opportunities for you.
Become a Partner
Reach out and change the lives of thousands of Special Olympics athletes. We offer customized programs that let you create a corporate program that’s in line with your company’s goals and objectives.
Attend an
Event
Be a fan in the stand and cheer on the athletes at a local competition or attend one of our fun and exciting fundraisers like a Bowl-A-Thon or the Polar Plunge!
WHO WE ARE
Special Olympics Santa Barbara County provides seasonal sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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We are committed to responsible stewardship of your support and are proud of our high standards
DETAILS
Impact in Santa Barbara County
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This community includes the following cities:
Buelton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Isla Vista, Montecito, San Ynez, Santa Barbara, Solvang, Summerland.