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Santa Barbara, CA – On Saturday, June 28, the community is invited to take to the skies, enjoy a taco in the sun and learn how access to light and power can transform lives. Hosted by Santa Barbara Trapeze and Unite to Light, Fly Into the Light: A Summer Solstice Celebration is a free event aimed at raising awareness about global energy access while bringing neighbors together for an unforgettable day of flight, food, and impact.
Unite to Light, a Santa Barbara–based nonprofit founded at the University of California, Santa Barbara in partnership with the Institute for Energy Efficiency and Engineers Without Borders, is dedicated to providing clean, reliable light and power to people living without electricity. The organization focuses on five program areas: Education, Global Health, Refugees, Disaster Response, and Homelessness. Since its founding, Unite to Light has distributed more than 255,000 solar lights and power banks in over 80 countries, working alongside 30+ partners each year to ensure that light reaches those who need it most.
“We’re thrilled to invite the Santa Barbara community to fly with us – literally – and to learn about the powerful ways light can change lives,” said Megan Birney Rudert, President & CEO of Unite to Light. “This event is a joyful way to celebrate summer, share our mission, and show how each person can help bring light and hope to others. Whether it’s supporting a student in Africa or helping a neighbor living on the street, the impact is real.”…