Independence Day Bash for the Homeless

This Saturday, July 4th, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission turns up the heat with its 19th annual Independence Day carnival—complete with BBQ for 300, music, games, and a dunk tank—all designed to bring joy to those experiencing homelessness. Residents from their year-long treatment program help out, reinforcing hope and community during a holiday that can be tough. As the only coastal shelter offering nightly refuge all summer, they also provide emergency care, case management, and long-term recovery. Since 1965, this nonprofit—funded entirely by donations—has served 140,000 meals and 55,000 safe nights, running the largest drug and alcohol treatment program on the Central Coast, with no government support. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/399cec095f95ae43