We’re all still trying to figure out how to deal with COVID-19. From my vantage point in the world of college admissions, I’ve watched energetic teens galvanize the support of friends and classmates to deliver groceries to the vulnerable, and I’ve watched others create or participate in peer-to-peer virtual tutoring programs, online mentorship programs, and more.
It’s been a remarkable mobilization among young people — not only to help those most vulnerable to the ravages of the coronavirus, but also to help each other.
Since the pandemic began, we’ve also watched people from all over Santa Barbara work to help our community get through these difficult times, including massive efforts like that of the Santa Barbara Foundation’s COVID-19 Joint Response Effort, which has raised more than $17 million to support individuals and nonprofits in Santa Barbara.