On Monday morning, November 7, 2016, SDF Search Team Eric Gray & Riley visited the American Riviera Bank in Santa Barbara and accepted a generous donation from their amazing employees!
SDF was selected as the recipient of a $1,000 gift from the American Riviera Bank’s Employee Donation Fund. With this program, the employees of the bank select an annual theme in August. Based on the theme, local non-profits whose mission statement is in alignment with the theme are nominated and voted on by staff to be recipients.
“This year’s theme was Non-profit Organizations that support First Responders. The employees of American Riviera Bank felt SDF does an outstanding job addressing the needs of First Responders including research, education, funding critical equipment, welfare, assistance, and emotional support in Santa Barbara County. They hope this donation will help further support our amazing work in our community. It was a pleasure to meet them both and hear about the story of how the foundation came about and Riley’s training.” – Laurra Mitchell, American Riviera Bank
Thank you so much to everyone at American Riviera Bank for your belief in our mission – we couldn’t do it without you! Thanks for being Part of the Search!