Junior League Dazzles

The Junior League of Santa Barbara, which is celebrating its centenary, hosted its 14th annual gala “Dazzling Though the Decades” at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara with 135 guests raising more than $100,000.

Martha Townsend, former president of the organization, was among the tony triumvirate of speakers with current president Jenni-Elise Ramirez, and president-elect Jessica Hawley looking ravishing in an impressive red gown, before the Legacy Award was presented to Joan Lindsey, who established the Joan & Jim Lindsey Endowment to support S.A.F.E. House – Saving At-Risk Youth from Exploitation – a six-bed residential shelter for girls who are survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking.

The award, which was presented by Mayor Randy Rowse, recognizes a community member who has demonstrated unwavering support for the Junior League and the wider community.

The league also founded the Living Arrows project, a housing program 4 Kids 2 Kids that specifically caters to survivors of sexual exploitation aged 18 to 21. It accepted its first survivor in August 2020.

Among the supporters were Renee Grubb, Martha Townsend, Rob Barthelmess, and Isela Trujillo.

A night of opulence and sophistication. 

Quite the blast…