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One805 has two unique advantages over any other non-profit in this sector
We are the only organization to support all three primary First Responder agencies in Santa Barbara County. One donation helps all three.
All the Chiefs of the Santa Barbara County First Responder departments sit on the One805 Advisory Council, and are directly involved with the decisions of where funding is directed. This ensures that funds are quickly go where they are most needed at any given time, regardless of the department.
There are so many things Santa Barbara County’s first responding agencies need that cannot be provided from their budgets, so community support has become the only way to fill the need. Whether it be un-budgeted safety items or equipment for which immediate funding is required, assistance to support their mental health, or help in strengthening emergency and disaster preparedness in our communities.
How we use your money
Expanding Mental Wellness Support
2025: Partial grants extended counseling and resilience resources to both Police and Sheriff families - the first time all three branches were included.
2026 Goal: Fully fund comprehensive mental wellness programs across Fire, Police, and Sheriff - making Santa Barbara County the first in the nation with county-wide, year-round support.
Strengthening Community Resilience
Critical grants provided for defibrillators, communication systems, and Starlink radios.
Guided by our Chiefs, donor funds are directed exactly where they are needed most.
How your giving works
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- 100% goes into the One805 Fund, overseen by our Chiefs Advisory Board.
- Funds are securely held at Merrill Lynch.
- Directly supports grants, wellness programs, and equipment.
Our concerts and events unite the community while raising awareness and vital funds for equipment and wellness.
- Ticket sales cover 100% of event production and operating costs. No donor funds are ever used.
- Every dollar of profit goes directly into the One805 Fund.
- World-class artists donate their performances, ensuring maximum impact for every dollar raised.
Thanks to donor generosity, 30% of every One805 audience is made up of first responders, celebrating side-by-side with the community they protect.
Grant Awards
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- 45 Electric Decontaminating Foggers for each sheriff, police and fire department to fight CoVid-19
- CoVid-19 Appreciation Event for Health and Public Safety
- Scholarship Foundation First Responders Children's College Scholarships
- Appreciation Music Festival for Over 3000 First Responders and their families “ The Kick Ash Bash”
- Mental Health and Wellness Grant
- 7 Ipads for Emergency Equipment
- Polaris Ranger Utility Vehicle
- Mental Health and Wellness Grant
- Six 300 Ft sections of Rope and 23 Alloy Carabiners
- Emergency Equipment and Mobile Command Unit for City and County Fire
- Jaws of Life for Ontare Fire Station
- USB Hardware decipher device
- Lip Sync Video
- Mobile Command Unit
- Life Pak Defibrillators and maintenance
- Tactical Robot for Sheriff’s Special Enforcement team and SB Police SWAT team
- Generator for Fire/Police Station
- Chain Saw, Rotary Saw, Car Rescue Strut Equipment
- Three Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Units
- Mental Health and Wellness Grant
- Gas Monitoring System
- Inclement Weather High Visibility Gear
- Dronefly 3D Mapping Software
- CaseGuard Video Reduction Software
- Dell Computer Equipment
- Mental Health and Wellness Grant
- New Generator
- Mental Health and Wellness Grant
- Contribution towards purchase of Firehawk Belly-Tank for Fire/Sheriff Department
- Conversion kit to provide Firehawk Helicopter Medevac capability for Fire/Sheriff
- Three QRET Helicopter Harnesses for Sheriff and Fire Air Operations Unit
- Tactical Robot for Sheriff’s Special Enforcement team and SB Police SWAT team
- Modem for Fire Chiefs Association Incident Management Team
- Emergency Equipment and Mobile Command Unit for City and County Fire
- Contribution towards purchase of Firehawk Belly-Tank for Fire/Sheriff Department
- Truck and Mobile Command Unit Trailer
- SCUBA tanks/Fill Station for Search and Recovery /Dive Teams
- Aircraft Tug/Tractor for Sheriff Air Support Unit
- Night Vision Goggles for Sheriff Air Support Unit
- Support K-9’s Used in Rescues
- Uniforms and Badges
- CMC Clutch Rope and Rescue System
- Mental Health and Wellness Grant
- Thermal Imaging Equipment
- Rosetta Stone Translation Software Licenses
- Dog insurance, Food and Equipment
- Mass casualty first-aid kits
- Two Drones for Audio Video and Computer Accessories
- Updated Crime Lab Equipment
Prepare
Community disaster preparedness is incredibly important in helping First Responders do their jobs efficiently. To build a culture of preparedness it is important to work with the whole community to improve response to disasters and emergencies. From the moment an event or disaster happens, citizens are the first, most directly affected.
Research on preparedness shows that people who believe themselves "prepared" for disasters often are not as prepared as they think. For example: many do not have household plans, have not conducted home evacuation drills, and/or do not know their community's evacuation routes.
Part of One805’s mission is to work with local schools and other community organizations to improve disaster preparedness
Equip
When the moment comes for us to dial 911, we all need our First Responders to be the best equipped they can be. First Responder departments can submit grant requests to One805 for anything they might need that cannot easily or quickly be obtained through their normal budgetary process.
We have been asked for jaws-of-life equipment, robots, drones, dive masks, ECG machines, generators, Spanish language lessons and helicopter harnesses - to name only a few.
Grant requests can be submitted any time, and are reviewed by our Advisory Council of the Chiefs of all Santa Barbara County First Responder agencies.
Support
There is also a growing need for resources and services to support First Responder’s positive mental health. Many mental health conditions, including depression, substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and even suicidal ideation, are more common among First Responders.
Constant exposure to traumatic events and life-threatening situations and the stress of working long hours away from family members, under high-stakes conditions, can easily build up and take an enormous toll on the mental health of First Responders. There are many statistics to support this, the most alarming of which is that Police officers and Firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.
One805 is taking a proactive approach to help protect the mental health of First Responders working on the front lines.
