Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley

05/14/2026

We’re hiring!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families in our community? FBSMV is looking for caring, motivated individuals to join our team.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can help create positive community change, we encourage you to apply through Indeed today!

If you have any questions about the position, feel free to message us. We’d be happy to connect with you.

Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley

05/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Youth Fundraiser at Applebee’s! 🥞

One stack at a time, our community is helping create opportunities for local youth to grow, lead, and make a positive impact right here in the Santa Maria Valley. Your support helps empower young people to be part of meaningful community change, and we are so grateful to stand alongside a community that believes in them.

Thank you for showing up, giving back, and investing in the future of our youth. 💙

04/29/2026

Second Neighborhood Restorative Justice training starting May 5th!

In partnership with the Neighborhood Restorative Justice Program (NRJP) and the District Attorney’s Office, we invite you to be part of meaningful change. Help create space for accountability, healing, and restoration in our community.

Evening Training Dates:
May 5, May 7 and May 12
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Spots are limited. Do not miss your chance to get involved.
Scan the QR code or message us for more information.

Link in bio

04/27/2026

At FBSMV, we’re grateful to Katya Adachi-Serrano for sharing her expertise with our local providers. Her presentation gave real, practical tools to better recognize and support youth experiencing opioid use disorder.

Thank you for helping us strengthen how we care for youth and families in our community 💙

Special thanks to Dignity Health: Marian Regional Medical Center for your continued partnership and support.

04/24/2026

Our team attended the 2026 California Foster Youth Education Summit and came back inspired, refreshed, and ready to serve 💙

With new tools and a deeper understanding, we’re even more prepared to support foster youth in our community with care, consistency, and compassion.

We’re excited to put what we learned into action!

04/21/2026

We recently partnered with Orcutt Academy High School for a meaningful two-day Every 15 Minutes event. We are so thankful to the students and parents who chose to take part in this powerful experience.

This program brings awareness to the real impact of impaired driving. Moments like this remind us why prevention and education matter so much.

We are incredibly grateful to the many partners who helped make this event possible:

* California Highway Patrol
* Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
* Santa Barbara County Fire Department
* Santa Maria Police Department
* Dignity Health: Marian Regional Medical Center
* Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory
* Four Corners Towing
* John Silva Productions
* Makeup by Melinda Tully
* California Office of Traffic Safety
* American Medical Response
* JC Flowers
* Camp Arroyo Grande
* Mothers Against Drunk Driving
* Alcoholic Beverage Control

It truly takes a community coming together to create change. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event impactful and meaningful.

04/21/2026

🥞 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser🥞

The Youth Action Coalition is teaming up with Applebee’s to host a pancake breakfast fundraiser on May 2nd!

🎟️ Tickets are $15 per meal
💛 All proceeds will support the World Changer Scholarship for our Youth Action Coalition

If you’d like to join us, please comment or send us a message for more details or to reserve your spot.

Thank you so much for your support. We hope to see you there!

04/16/2026

Interested in helping bring positive change to your community?

Our Neighborhood Restorative Justice trainings are now open! Scan the QR code or message us for more information.

04/14/2026

We’re working on our Neighborhood Restorative Justice Panel content and commercial! 🎬

If you’re interested in getting involved or learning more, send us a message. We’d love to connect!

Be on the lookout for our content, and be sure to repost and tag us!

04/10/2026

Through FBSMV’s Foundations for Success and Students in Transition programs, youth came together at Vida Church for a day focused on growth, opportunity, and possibility.

Students had the opportunity to tour Mob Armor Manufacturing and Hardy Diagnostics, gaining real-world exposure to career pathways and learning what it takes to succeed in the workforce.

This experience was designed to support foster, homeless, and justice-involved youth in building job readiness skills, expanding their vision for the future, and seeing what’s possible beyond today.

A special thank you to Vida Church, Mob Armor Manufacturing, and Hardy Diagnostics for opening your doors and investing in FBSMV’s youth. Your support is helping shape brighter futures.