Save the date for
Hillside’s 19th Annual Sunset Soirée By-the-Sea
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 5:00-8:30 pm, at Cabrillo Pavilion
The newly revitalized 1920s landmark located at 1118 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara with its panoramic ocean views is perfect for taking in a sunset!
HILLSIDE TRIBUTE GIFTS
Hillside is grateful for these gifts made
in honor,
in celebration,
in appreciation and
in memory of
a family member, friend or loved one.
We appreciate your generosity to Hillside.
If you would like to make a tribute gift, please click on the Donate button below.
FOSTERING ABILILITIES
CREATING COMMUNITY
A residential home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Kenny Bilow
by Caroline Timlin
Lynne Cameron
by Faye Eggerding
Donald Becker
by Andre Becker
Norris Goss
by Robert D. and Margie Niehaus
Gita Lee
by Mark and Asha Lee
Kathy Olsen
by Cynthia Ireland
Michael Padden-Rubin
by Amy and Michael Mayfield
for the Shave My Dad’s Beard Fund
Debbie Snyder
by Brian S. Johnson
Michael Rassler
by Thomas Rudolph
Frank and Ruth Spevak
by Robert P. Ross
Katie Troesch
by Nancy Read
Katie and Lee Troesch
by Tom and Ginny Woliver
Mark Tryon
by Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tryon
Lisa Wilcox
by Janet Freeman
Lisa and Jim Wilcox by Barbara Ax Keating
"Happy wishes to all helpers, staff and residents. May their spirits be high and their lives brightened by each other's love and compassion."
Jim and Marcia Wolfe
by Bryant & Sons Jewelers
Sandy Yancey
by Tom Shannon
"Thank you for all the COVID-19 masks you made by hand to help us through this pandemic."
Joey Guajardo
by Richard and Rosa Guajardo
Joey Guajardo
by Richard and Rosa Guajardo
Michael Padden-Rubin
by Russell Long
"Thank you for shaving your epic beard to benefit Hillside residents!"
Michael Padden-Rubin
by Russell Long
"Thank you for shaving your epic beard to benefit Hillside residents!"
Hillside Staff Members
by Margie Fairchild
"Thank you for all you do!"
Hillside Staff Members
by David and Louise Borgatello
"Many thanks and best wishes to you all!"
Hillside Staff Members
by Pam Flynt Tambo
"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Hillside Staff Members
by Mike and Michelle Granieri
"Blessings to you all!"
Hillside Staff Members
by Audrey Graziani
"To all the people involved in the everyday care, I salute you. I wish you health and happiness: the two things you give so freely to your world at Hillside. I hope you raise more money than you targeted."
Moselle Brand
by Dr. Lisa Brand and Mitchell Brand
Naomi Gerber
by Louise Gerber
William R. MacDonald, Jr.
by Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Bassett
William R. MacDonald, Jr.
by Charles and Kathleen Goldberg
"Thank you Hillside House for your care of Bill, a 'special guy', off on his next journey."
William R. MacDonald, Jr.
by Heather MacDonald
William R. MacDonald, Jr.
by Valerie Munana
"Bill MacDonald shared his generosity and love of life with everyone around him, and made our community a better place."
William R. MacDonald, Jr.
by the Porco Family
George H. and Mary T. MacPherson
by George MacPherson
Jim and Marcia Wolfe
by Bob Bryant
Philip Wilcox
by Sally Wilcox
Peggy Evans
by Peggy Merizalde
Thank you for your support. It means everything.
EVERYONE DESERVES A HELPING HAND
People with disabilities and their families count on Hillside to provide quality care, independence and integration within our community. Hillside strives to advance the potential of each resident by fostering abilities and creating community.
For our 59 residents, Hillside is home.
The individuals who call Hillside their home need a caring community to survive. Hillside provides them what they need to follow their passions and discover their abilities.
“People who have intellectual and developmental disabilities are able to touch hearts and to call others to unity through their simplicity and vulnerability.”
Jean Vanier

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Aquatic Therapy
Hillside has an indoor, aquatic therapy pool that offers a great source of physical therapy for the residents in a fun environment.
Physical Therapy
In addition to participating in our formal physical therapy program residents are welcome to enjoy the beautiful backyard on our ADA accessible paths where they can play shuffleboard, basketball, and ride the adaptive bicycles.
Recreational Therapy
Hillside’s grounds, indoor fitness center, and activities provide the perfect environment for stimulating recreation and fitness.
Sensory Motor Training
Our busy Activity Room includes a computer lab, a large library of books on tape, a big screen TV, and other adaptive equipment.
Independent Living Skills Training
Residents participate in schools and day programs, community integration programs, and engage in supported employment programs. Community access is readily available to residents. Hillside vans and Santa Barbara MTD stop right at our front door. Our residents attend musical performances, movies, religious services, and the many activities our community has to offer.
Occupational Therapy
Modifications to every day equipment enable residents to actively participate in a variety of activities of daily living including, creating art, playing interactive games, computer use, and cooking. We also offer integrative technology programs to enhance communication skills.
“Hillside is a critically important part of a healthy community because we do need to care for those who are least able to care for themselves.”
— Norris Goss, Vice-Chair, Hillside Board of Directors
Learn more about our services.
Hillside offers many activities on our property and in the community. We provide 24-hour nursing care and a range of therapeutic programs in a caring environment.
We, Hillside residents and staff, would like to say: “THANK YOU” to all the people and organizations listed below. YOU made the 6th Annual Shining Light on Abilities and the month of December special, fun, spectacular, and memorable. Although the decorations and lights have come and gone for now, we are already looking forward to their return in December. Until then, please know how grateful we are to YOU!

- Assistance League® of Santa Barbara
- Boone Graphics
- Gail Campanella, accordionist extraordinaire
- Jessika Cardinahl, artist extraordinaire
- Dawna Cunha and Kurt Monahan
- Demboski & Chapman Financial and Insurance Solutions
- Downtown Santa BarbaraEasy Lift Transportation
- Edhat
- Karla Gamez Machado, volunteer extraordinaire
- Hillside Facilities Team – Jose Silva, Salvador Cosio, Maria Jasso, and Oscar Urcino
- Hillside Donation Lockbox Donors
- Jordano’s
- Edward Kado Marketing Systems
- KCLU News Morning Edition
- KEYT News Channel 3-12
- Klein DeNatale Goldner Attorneys At Law
- Father Dan Lackie, OFM, Pastor, St. Barbara Parish at Old Mission Santa Barbara
- Lure Digital
- Justin and Sarah Mack
- MarBorg Industries
- Montecito Journal
- NewsBreak
- Noozhawk
- Mary and James Padden-Rubin
- Rock Star Trolley
- John D. Rubin Enterprises
- Ann Rudolph, Assistance League® of Santa Barbara Liaison to Hillside
- Santa Barbara News-Press
- Santa Barbara Trolley
- Santa Claus and Christmas Carol
- Suzie Sichi, volunteer extraordinaire
- The Giving List
- Tri-Valley Trophies
- Troop 37 Scouts
- Unity Shoppe
- Veronica Springs Neighbors
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
