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Santa Barbara, CA. November 2025 – CALM’s annual fundraising luncheon, CALM at Heart, broke records this year – raising over $550,000 to support programs that prevent and treat childhood trauma across Santa Barbara County. On November 7, 325 guests gathered at Rosewood Miramar Beach to celebrate CALM’s life-changing work.
After greetings from Board Chair, Glenn Morris, and an engaging live auction brilliantly led by Andrew Firestone, guests heard moving stories about CALM’s impact. CALM President & CEO Alana Walczak shared, “CALM is a lifeline. We walk alongside families through their darkest moments offering hope, healing, and a safe path forward. We meet children and parents exactly where they are – whatever their need, whatever their story.”
The highlight of the event was a rare opportunity to hear from a former CALM client. Kennedy, CALM’s Teen Ambassador, shared her powerful full-circle story. Once a young child in need of support, she is now a leader, advocate, and aspiring law student. Guests witnessed firsthand how transformational CALM’s care can be when children receive the right support at the right time…