Many community members have known a homeless individual, but some were called to truly serve. Be it in regular kindness, in funds, in volunteerism, in housing or as a voice for the voiceless. We wish to honor those whose lives have made a marked difference. May you RIP
John Butney
DOB: 1938 DOD:2020
He fought like a tiger
Barbara Tellufson
DOB: 1936 DOD: Nov 22, 2021
Dignity in choosing for themselves. 4’10” Dynamo Fights for single mother’s rights & people suffering in crisis for 50 years. A passionate force for good.
Roger Heroux
DOB: DOD: 12/14/09
The Light of Compassion 68 yrs.
Kit Tremaine
DOB:1/9/1907 DOD: 2/3/97
Kit Tremaine was an American author, philanthropist and social activist, who was against Vietnam War and was instrumental in providing legal, medical,& counseling services for the poor, as well as founding & funding The Sunflower Foundation. “Love is the universal answer no matter what the question, and that we must seek to manifest it in all possible ways.”
Jim Mott
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Sanctuary House
Sarah Leah Stocker Shoresman
DOB:10/26/1904 DOD: 11/14/ 2001
Philanthropist for "Sarah House," an end-of-life house for the poor.
Mitch Snyder
DOB: DOD: 07/90
Headed up Creative Community for Non Violence in Washington DC. Fasted 54 days forcing Ronald Reagan to open the National Shelter for the homeless. Visited SB in 1986. "...don't just pass them by..."
Selma Rubin
DOB: 3/28/1915 DOD: 03/09/2012
A tidal wave in a tiny frame.Endless, unbounded energy to advocate. Always, always NUDGING us to do more.
Gail Rink
DOB: 1/18 /1939 DOD: 11/04/2018
Force Behind Hospice of Santa Barbara. Spent much of her life helping others deal with death, first as a volunteer and then as executive director of Hospice of Santa Barbara.
Dame Anita Roddick
DOB: 10/23/42 DOD: 09/10/07
The Body Shop
Herman Wallace
DOB: DOD: 10/04/2014
Rev Doctor Douglas Miller
DOB:7/3/1941 DOD: 5/2/17
Brilliant, kind, giving…
A professor, a pastor, founder of HEAL & Showers of Blessing
Alice Heath
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Alison Allan
DOB: 09/22/1951 DOD: 05/07/2019
A beautiful soul in every way.
Thank you for opening your home & your soul to those who serve the unhoused.
Willard E "Will" Hastings Jr
DOB: 1935 DOD: 1/31/2019
A talented attorney who aided the poor & won rights for many, like voting rights, labor rights, etc. It’s so sad to know all the good he did with no mention of him in an obituary.
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