2018
December
12/17/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM, Santa Maria Valley YMCA Partner to Help Preschool Kids
12/3/18, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
Santa Maria firefighters, city officials donate gifts to needy community members
12/3/18, KEYT, Television News Source
“Adopt A Family” program providing gifts for families in need during holiday season
November
11/1/18, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
Celebrate Philanthropy: Santa Maria Valley residents honored for commitment to community service
October
10/31/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Goleta Union School District Earns A+ From State Education Group
September
9/29/18, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
Everything’s CALM at Santa Maria Valley YMCA FUNraiser golf tournament
9/14/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Introduces New North County Leadership
9/13/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Healing Is Personal, But Building a Community of Compassion Can Help
9/13/18, KEYT, Television News Source
Former Ventura music teacher arrested on child exploitation crimes
August
8/13/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Start Smart By Easing Into Back-to-School Routine
July
7/20/18, Santa Barbara Independent, Weekly newspaper
Santa Barbara Unified Spends $1M on Mental Health Services
June
6/18/18, KEYT, Television News Source
Santa Maria teacher protests family separation at the border
6/15/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Family Separation Is Childhood Trauma
6/4/18, NPRN, Online News Source
CALM Names Yumi Velazquez Santa Maria’s 2018 Staff Member of the Year
May
5/26/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Names New CFO and Director of Development
5/24/18, NPRN, Online News Source
CALM Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer and Director of Development
5/17/18, Lompoc Record, Daily Newspaper
Video: CALM CEO Alana Walczak talks about the need for new Lompoc offices
5/17/18, Lompoc Record, Daily Newspaper
Open house highlights new CALM offices in Lompoc
5/11/18, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
CALM welcomes three new board members from Santa Maria
5/8/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Despite Heartache, There’s Much to Celebrate This Mother’s Day
5/8/18, NPRN, Online News Source
CALM Welcomes Three New Board Members
April
4/9/18,Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Santa Barbara Resiliency Project Puts Focus on Childhood Trauma
March
3/26/18, UCSB, The Gevirtz School- Graduate School of Education
Collaborative work on Adverse Childhood Experiences by Maryam Kia-Keating parallel to work by April UCSB Arts & Lectures presenter Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
3/26/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Books 32nd Chapter of Annual Authors Luncheon
3/24/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: How to Remember to Take Care of YOU!
February
2/13/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Sunni Thomas Honored with CALM’s Claire Miles Award
January
1/12/18, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: We Are All Experiencing Traumatic Stress – What You Can Do
Alana Walczak: Todos estamos viviendo un estrés traumático – Lo que podemos hacer
2017
November
11/28/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Teaching Generosity, Gratitude and Empathy in Children
11/28/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM at Heart Event Raises Record $130,000
October
10/17/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Violence in Our Communities Hurts Children
10/11/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM at Heart Event Fosters Notion: Love Begins at Home
10/6/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Bridget Foreman to Lead CALM Board of Trustees
September
9/30/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Antique, Decorative Arts Show Proceeds Fight Child Abuse
August
8/21/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Taps Two New Board Trustees
8/8/17, Santa Barbara Foundation
Liam Murphy: Giving What You Can
8/4/17, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
Roses & Raspberries: Giving, balancing for good
July
7/27/17, KEYT, Television News Source
40th annual Safety Town prepares children for elementary school
7/24/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: My Child’s Safety – Just Ask
June
6/20/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Summertime, and the Transitions Aren’t Easy
6/11/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Auxiliary Introduces 2017-18 Board Officers
6/5/17, Santa Barbara Foundation
Neighborhood Series: CALM
May
5/19/17, Central Coast Mama
Mama Spotlight: MIRIAM CISLO
5/13/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Adolfo Garcia New Prevention and Treatment Director at CALM
April
4/20/17, KEYT, Television News Source
Ladies Get Loud event returns to Santa Maria
4/7/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Gift Show & Sale to Benefit CALM Programs
4/4/17, Santa Barbara Independent, Weekly newspaper
Keep CALM and Shop On CALM Auxiliary is hosting the Santa Barbara Gift Show & Sale
March
3/28/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: Here’s How We Can Start Preventing Child Abuse
3/28/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Gulbransen, Copley, Rapp Join CALM Board of Trustees
3/4/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: How to Solve Problems Collaboratively
February
2/14/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM, Santa Maria Valley YMCA in Fitness Throwdown
2/10/17, Central Coast Mama
CALM at Heart
January
1/30/17, Santa Barbara Independent, Weekly newspaper
CALM Celebrity Authors Luncheon
1/19/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Alana Walczak: When My Child Is Bullied
1/14/17, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
CALM There to Ease Pain
1/14/17, Lompoc Record, Daily Newspaper
CALM There to Ease Pain
1/13/17, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
CALM Brings Foster Parenting Class to Santa Ynez Valley
1/13/17, Santa Ynez Valley News, Twice-Weekly Newspaper
CALM brings foster parenting class to Santa Ynez Valley
1/12/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Letter to the Editor: CALM to Support Lompoc in Rebuilding Sense of Trust, Safety
1/11/17, Santa Ynez Valley Star
CALM Brings Foster Parent Class to Santa Ynez Valley
1/9/17, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Thanks Community for 2016 Adopt a Family Success
2016
December
12/19/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
12/9/16, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
CALM, Rotaract Club give gift of Christmas to needy in Santa Maria
12/8/16, KEYT, Television News Source
Santa Maria Rotaract Club Brings Holiday Cheer
November
11/29/16, Santa Barbara Independent, Weekly newspaper
CALM’s Annual Adopt a Family Holiday Drive
11/29/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM at Heart Raises Awareness and Funds for Prevention, Treatment of Child Abuse
11/22/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
The Gift of Holiday Rituals
11/22/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM’s Adopt-a-Family Drive Helps Brighten Season for Local Families
11/17/16, Montecito Journal, Weekly newspaper
Please Remain CALM ( page 32)
11/11/16, Santa Barbara Seasons
CALM AT HEART: AWAKENING
October
10/31/16, Santa Barbara Independent, Weekly newspaper
CALM hosts “CALM at Heart: Awakening”, November 10th
10/31/16, Good News Santa Barbara
Be Present. Be CALM
10/9/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Mindful Parenting Can Keep You in the Present
September
9/29/16, from the Office of Congresswoman Lois Capps
Capps Announces More Than $100,000 in Federal Grants to Help Latino Youth
9/14/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Welcomes Four New Board Trustees
9/11/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Tips for Taking PRIDE in Your Parent-Child Relationship
9/3/16, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
Teens Complete Pilot Program
August
8/26/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM and Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley Team Up to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships
June
6/30/16, KCOY, Television News Source
CALM Helping to Prevent and Treat Local Child Abuse
May
5/11/16, Santa Maria Sun, Daily Newspaper
Hobnobbing with Helen: CALM Gets Loud
5/24/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Names Veronica Uribe North County’s 2016 Staff Member of the Year
April
4/7/16, Lompoc Record, Daily Newspaper
Santa Maria Dedicates April to Important Issues
4/11/16, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce News, Online News Source
Ribbon Cutting: CALM
4/13/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
Writers Share the Stories Behind Their Books at CALM’s Celebrity Authors Luncheon
4/29/16, KEYT, Television News Source
Ladies Get Loud at Fundraiser for Local Child Abuse Prevention
March
3/7/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM to Celebrate 30 Years of Celebrity Authors, Unforgettable Stories at Annual Luncheon
3/25/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM’s ‘I Will Not Be Silent Campaign’ to Advocate for Child Abuse Prevention
3/29/16, Lompoc Record, Daily Newspaper
CALM Welcomes Public to New Santa Maria Digs
February
2/8/16, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
CALM Ready to Help Out
January
1/26/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Announces Success of 2015 Adopt a Family Program
1/28/16, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Welcomes New Auxiliary President Toni Schinnerer
2015
December 2015
12/7/15, Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
Marian Nurses Donate Gifts to Less Fortunate Families
12/12/15, Santa Barbara News-Press, Daily Newspaper
Kindergartners Offer Holiday Gifts to ‘Adopt-a-Family’
October 2015
10/19/15, Santa Barbara News-Press, Daily Newspaper
Monterey Designer’s Baubles Part of CALM Auxiliary Wine, Jewelry, Chocolate
10/16/15 Santa Barbara Independent, Weekly Newspaper
CALM Welcomes New CEO, Alana Walczak
10/3/15, Santa Barbara News-Press, Daily Newspaper
CALM Leader Retiring After 3 Decades With Organization
August 2015
8/11/15, Noozhawk, Online News Source
CALM Welcomes Four New Board of Trustees
July 2015
7/23/15, Santa Barbara News-Press, Daily Newspaper
Satey Towners Receive Course in Stranger Danger
7/7/15, Santa Maria Sun, Daily Newspaper
Hobnobbing with Helen
May 2015
5/21/15, Noozhawk, Online news source
Stephanie Sokolove and Liam Murphy Join CALM Board of Trustees
April 2015
4/20/15, Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Highlights Child Abuse Prevention
4/2/15, Montecito Journal, Weekly newspaper
Celebrity Authors’ Luncheon ( page 14)
March 2015
3/31/15 Santa Barbara Independent, Weekly Newspaper
CALM Honors National Child Abuse Prevention Month with Community Events Throughout April
3/30/15 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM in Santa Maria Hosting ‘Ladies Get Loud’ Benefit Cocktail Party
3/30/15 Noozhawk, Online news source
Wine Cask Supports CALM with April Charity Lunch Program
February 2015
2/23/15 Noozhawk, Online news source
Literary Stars Will Shine at CALM’s 29th Annual Celebrity Authors’ Luncheon
2014
December 2014
12/19/15 Santa Barbara Independent, Weekly Newspaper
Adopt a Family with CALM
12/11/14 Santa Maria Times, Daily Newspaper
Countering Child Abuse Through CALM
November 2014
11/19/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Fundraiser Takes Steps to Promote ‘Healing Through Movement’
11/3/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
Keep CALM and Dance On
October 2014
10/7/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
Steve Lyons, Carol Palladini Honored as Santa Barbara’s Man and Woman of the Year
September 2014
9/22/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
Triple the Indugence at CALM’s ‘Wine, Jewelry, Chocolate’ Benefit Event
9/17/14 KEYT, Daily televised news source
CALM Weighing in on Child Abuse in Santa Barbara
9/16/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
Project Heroes to Hold Bilingual Forum to Address Youth Violence in Latino Community
9/9/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
Letter to the Editor: CALM Weighs In on Ray Rice Domestic Violence Incident
August 2014
8/16/14 Santa Barbara News-Press
CALM Taking Hold in North County
8/11/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Expands Services in North County, Forms Local Advisory Committee
July 2014
7/1/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Welcomes New Board of Trustee President Nancy Bollay
June 2014
6/24/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Receives $25,000 Donation from Festivals 4 a Cause
6/17/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
Auxiliary Women Present CALM with $150,000 Donation
May 2014
5/23/14 Noozhawk, Online new source
CALM Launches Video on How to Recognize and Report Child Abuse
5/16/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Welcomes Four New Board Members
5/15/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM’s ‘I Will Not Be Silent’ Campaign Inspires Community to Raise Voices Against Child Abuse
April 2014
4/16/14 Santa Maria Sun, Weekly newspaper
Hobnobbing with Helen
4/14/14 Santa Maria Times, Daily newspaper
CALM Holds Open House
4/9/14 Santa Maria Sun, Weekly newspaper
A CALMing Effect
March 2014
3/26/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Puts Focus on Child Abuse Prevention with ‘I Will Not Be Silent’ Campaign
February 2014
2/12/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
Celebrity Authors ‘Booked’ for CALM’s Annual Benefit Luncheon
January 2014
1/10/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Named Gold Level Participant by GuideStar Exchange
1/3/14 Noozhawk, Online news source
More Than 270 Families Adopted During CALM’s Holiday Campaign
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2013
November 2013
11/21/13 Montecito Journal, Weekly newspaper
Montecito Miscellany – Healing through Music (page 31)
April 2013
4/14/13 Santa Barbara News Press, Daily newspaper
On the Town: Authors’ Luncheon Helps CALM Turn Page on Abuse
4/12/13 Santa Maria Times, Daily newspaper
Child Abuse Prevention, Treatment Center Hosts Open House
4/12/13 Noozhawk, Online news source
Easy Lift Partners with CALM to Provide a Voice for ‘I Will Not Be Silent’ Campaign
4/6/13 Santa Maria Times, Daily newspaper
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
4/6/13 Santa Barbara News Press, Daily newspaper
CALM Launches ‘Silent’ Campaign
4/5/13 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Hosting Open Houses, Lectures and Silent Auction for Child Abuse Prevention Month
4/3/13 Noozhawk, Online news source
Literary Stars Tell About Their Tales at CALM’s Celebrity Authors Luncheon
4/1/13 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM Introduces New Logo in Raising Its Flags for Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 2013
3/31/13 Santa Barbara News Press, Daily newspaper
Flags of State Street
3/21/13 Montecito Journal, Weekly newspaper
Culinary Conqueror Cat
3/13/13 Noozhawk, Online news source
Montecito Bank & Trust Honors Local Nonprofits with $15,000 in Anniversary Grants
3/6/13 Noozhawk, Online news source
Crane School’s Care Fair Organizers Donate Proceeds to Six Nonprofits
February 2013
2/28/13 Noozhawk, Online news source
Girl Scout Troop Selling Cookies for CALM
2/5/13 Noozhawk, Online news source
CALM At Heart Luncheon Exhibits ‘Healing Through Art’
January 2013
1/24/13 Montecito Journal, Weekly newspaper
Healing through Art
1/24/13 Montecito Journal, Weekly newspaper
CALM at Heart