Makiayla is on her way to Owning her own Café After Participating in Santa Maria’s Workforce Development Program

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One of the many opportunities offered at Santa Maria Community Services is our Workforce Experience program. This program partners with local businesses to provide our participants with on-the-job training, tangible job skills, and measurable certifications. One of our most requested … Continued

A Thank You to the Foundations that Contributed in Third Quarter 2022

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Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce that it received ten grants supporting its programs and services during the third quarter of 2022. The grants were awarded by US Bank Foundation, Keybank Foundation, Huntington Bank Foundation, Mariner Foundation Fund, … Continued

From Program Participant to Fulltime Staff Member – Chevella has Come a Long Way with Santa Maria

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In August 2022, Santa Maria welcomed Chevella Johnson to our work family as a Work Experience Coordinator, but this isn’t the first – or even the second time – Chevella has been connected with Santa Maria. Thirty-four-year-old Chevella grew up … Continued

Santa Maria Community Services Receives $45,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation

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Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a $45,000 grant from U.S. Bank Foundation for its Workforce Development program. This three-year grant will be targeted toward individuals who face barriers to employment, financial, and education goals, … Continued

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. Receives $30,000 Grant from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation

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Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it received a $30,000 grant from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation. This grant will be used to assist with implementation of a career education and coaching project for Santa Maria’s … Continued