When a child experiences the loss of a family member, they often feel lost and unable to cope. The ‘I Have a Friend’ program lets children express their grief with a person who went through something similar, says Kenny Slaught. The mentor will…

In 2012 California adopted the Jumpstart Our Business Startup (JOBS) Act. Crowdfunding or peer-to-peer lending initiatives started to appear and spread after that point. This meant more freedom for those who needed or wanted to raise money to purchase or develop properties. Before…

Hoover Dam was started in 1931 and finished in 1936, at a cost of $49 million. Originally named Boulder Dam, the project was renamed to Hoover Dam later to honor President Herbert Hoover. Kenny Slaught mentions the structure stands tall at 221 meters…

Property investor Kenny Slaught supports the many grief counseling services provided by Hospice of Santa Barbara. Believing people can find happiness again after experiencing loss, he promotes Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Anticipatory Grief Services initiative. Slaught hopes to educate the public regarding social…

Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo district and the towers of the Old Mission are some famous structures in Santa Barbara. The County Courthouse’s tiles features beautiful murals, and the observation deck offers great city views. The Lobero theater hosts premiers and it was rebuilt…

In 1925, city developers took action against the Spanish buildings being demolished. This was the first area in the country to consider the impact of historic buildings. Controls were established to maintain unique buildings and parks, and legal protection for landmark buildings was…

Kenny Slaught recognizes that numerous families look to the hospice for grief counseling. All the sessions are free and available in other areas of the city for those who can’t come to the center. During a session, the focus is on the many…

Many children who suffer a loss find relief in self-medication or self-mutilation, Kenny Slaught notes. The I Have a Friend program offers a better way to deal with these feelings, by showing the possibility of a happy future. The volunteers help kids by…