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Cash Donations
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration depends on the community to help fund the largest creative arts event in Santa Barbara.
To make a tax deductible donation to Solstice, you can send a check to Summer Solstice Celebration, Inc., PO Box 21141, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1141, or simply click the button below:
Solstice brings much prosperity to our city, with numerous out of town guests filling local hotels, restaurants and local businesses. We also give our artists and technical staff salaries and local business is where we buy our supplies – our budget for the workshop supplies is $10,000 alone!
Material and Supplies Donations
CRAFT THINGS
Cold & hot glue sticks, Feathers, Pipe Cleaners, Wire, Casting glue, Old metal frame backpacks
SEWING THINGS
Fabric scissors, Pinking shears, Ironing board in good condition, Ironing board covers, Fake fur, clear plastic storage boxes 15-18 gal, White board, Bulletin board
BUILDING THINGS
Lumber in following sizes (or longer):
• 2”x2”x8’
• 2”x6”x10’
• 2”x4”x8’
Plywood in the following thicknesses:
• 3/4”
• CDX 1/2 “ or 3/8”
PVC piping over 8”, Aluminum pool cleaning poles, Rosen paper,
250-300 lb. castors (fixed and spinning), Bamboo (lengths over 6’),
500’ rope (3/4” nylon or close to that)
PAINT & GLUE
Paint & foam brushes in various sizes (disposable), Light-weight spackle,
Wallpaper paste (5 gallon size )
TOOLS
Multi-temp glue guns, Cordless 18volt driver/drills & drill bit sets, Socket sets (basic) & Pallet bit sets, T50 staples, Aero T50 Staple guns, Small generator, Small compressor, Angle grinder
SAWS & BLADES
Cordless jigsaw 18 volt, Cordless skill saw 18 volt, 12” multi-angle chop saw, Saw blades 2-8-1/2, 7 –10”, 3-7-1/4”/skill type, Freud multi-material saw blade
FASTENERS
Drywall screws (3”, 2-1/2” and 1-1/4” long), 1/2”x 2” bolts, Washers & nuts, Long bolts over 2” with washers & nuts, Lag screws over 3” (hex head 1/2” or 7/16”)
MORE WISH LIST ITEMS
Back Pack Frames
New Mac Book Pro
Collapsible Dolly
Small step stool or folding ladder
Industrial shelving
Plastic bins with Lids
Metal Trunks
Lockers
If you have any questions about making material donations, please e-mail us at soladmin@solsticeparade.com or call the Solstice Office at (805) 965-3396.
Pass the Hat
You can donate on parade day too!! Each year there is a float that collects money for the parade. The float has an announcer and money collectors. Look for the giant sun in a top hat and make a contribution!.