IVYP Ribbon Cutting and Fundraiser BBQ

Children in Isla Vista will be able to play on a safer, more interesting playground, thanks to a group project led by Leadership Santa Barbara County (LSBC). LSBC, a local issue-oriented leadership development program, coordinated the first phase of the playground renovation, which will provide shade, improve aesthetics and create a more natural outdoor classroom environment for children. Project participants will be on hand to cut the ribbon and be honored for their efforts. The playground project is part of a larger agency effort to improve the health and well-being of children by focusing on nutrition, wellness and outdoor play opportunities. The Children's Center has created a Wellness Policy to improve nutrition, is committed to training staff, and is participating in the county-wide Outdoor Classroom Project sponsored by the Orfalea Family Foundation. To make an online donation to IVYP with your credit card or PayPal account or to learn more about the project, please visit:  http://www.ivyp.org/outdoor-classroom.html