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			By Erika Martin  /  Friday, April 18th, 2014  /  Nonprofits, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on A dose of kindness: Vitamin Angels celebrates 20 years
			
			 
			
			  The 1994 Northridge Earthquake turned Howard Schiffer’s priorities upside-down. After spending years as an entrepreneur in the natural products industry, the earthquake’s aftermath, particularly among marginalized communities, left Schiffer feeling helpless. He was also forced to confront the broader impacts his merchandise could have on public health. Using his business connections to secure product Read More →
			
	        
		 
		
		
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			By Editorial Board  /  Friday, November 25th, 2011  /  Editorials, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Editorial: Community Dividends kickstarts giving season
			
						
			In what has become a welcome and enduring tradition in the region, Montecito Bank & Trust kicked off Thanksgiving week with its ninth annual Community Dividends luncheon on Nov. 21.