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It Takes a Village…

If Friendship Center is the heart, then our members, staff, and volunteers are the lifeblood. We are a community where members, volunteers, staff members, and caretakers intertwine, creating a symphony of support as unique as each individual we serve.

Friendship Center Staff

Board of Directors

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Cynder Sinclair | Board President
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Nathan Bero
Headshot of Joe Wheatley, Board Vice President
Joe Wheatley | Board Vice President
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Pat Forgey
Headshot of Zandra Cholmondeley, Secretary
Zandra Cholmondeley | Secretary
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Gretchen Hewlett
Headshot of Jeffrey Krutzsch, Treasurer
Jeffrey Krutzsch | Treasurer
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Kathy Marden
Headshot of Jacqueline Duran, Member-at-Large
Jacqueline Duran | Member-at-Large
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Gerrie Shapiro
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Sue Adams
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Monica Vidger-Trent

Volunteers

Anyone can volunteer with Friendship Center! We are always looking for individuals to enrich our programs, liven up our conversations, and make the days of our members feel even brighter.

Example volunteer duties:

Leading a discussion or presentation on ANY topic

Reading jokes, playing music, singing, or dancing with seniors

Baking birthday cakes, helping decorate our space, and more!

To volunteer in any capacity, email your interest to programmanager@friendshipcentersb.org.

A huge THANK YOU to our regular volunteer groups

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Long-term Donors

Our long-term donors are dedicated foundations and organizations that have been supporting Friendship Center for years. Their generosity makes a significant difference in the lives of our members.

The Mary Oakley Foundation

Wood-Claeyssens Foundation

Santa Barbara Foundation

St Francis Foundation

Herbert & Gertrude Latkin Foundation

The Manitou Fund

Members of Friendship Center’s esteemed Legacy Society

Legacy Society

We're grateful for the support of our esteemed Legacy Society whose bequests and planned gifts support Friendship Center's members and families in perpetuity. Their generosity makes a significant impact on the lives of our members. Our Legacy Committee volunteers are dedicated to ensuring access to Adult Day Services and respite for our local community.

Friendship Center Legacy Committee 2025

Top (L-R): Craig Markson, Tamara Skov, Karl Hutterer, Jay Beckerman, Dennis Forster
Seated (L-R): Jeffrey Krutzsch, Cynder Sinclair, Julianna Malis
Not pictured: Paul Didier & Jacqueline Duran