The 2010-2011 class of Leadership Santa Barbara County (LSBC) will continue the organization’s class project tradition by showing its commitment to supporting a local non-profit organization. This year’s class is partnering with Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara. The addition of the class project component came as a result of the LSBC Board’s reflection on how better to contribute meaningfully and tangibly in the community.

At the Girls Inc. Goleta Valley Center, LSBC will create a sustainable garden including planter beds, fruit trees, and rows for planting.  This space will also feature an outdoor learning structure suitable for holding classes. Additionally, LSBC is coordinating a mural project with the girls at the organization’s Santa Barbara Center.

Throughout the year the class will work side by side with Girls Inc. to complete this in-depth project. The scope of work is determined by the class as members develop, plan, and execute the effort before a May graduation event. The May topic day unveils the project to the public.

Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara celebrates more than 50 years as an affiliate of an almost 150 year-old national non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold! Through educational, research-based programs, activities and advocacy, Girls Incorporated offers girls ages 4-1/2 to 18 years opportunities to experience success as they prepare to lead independent and fulfilling lives.