News from SurfMedia

The latest on our Clients and SurfMedia

Client Updates:

2010 Articles and Press
2/2/2010	Direct Relief USA and Roche Partner to Provide Supplies to Uninsured Patients with Diabetes at No Cost
2/1/2010	Cancer Center of Santa Barbara Conducts Lung Cancer Vaccine Trial
2/1/2010	Elected Officials Receive Haiti Situation Briefing, Recognize Direct Relief’s Haiti Response Efforts
1/31/2010	Hospice of Santa Barbara addresses suffering in Haiti and personal grief in the Santa Barbara News-Press
1/29/2010	"Dressed to the Tea": Parsons House, Hundred Palms Tucson Hosts Fashion Show and Tea Party for the Young at Heart
1/28/2010	Santa Barbara's Youngest Humanitarians Present Donation to Direct Relief for Haiti Relief
1/28/2010	Women’s Economic Ventures’ Founder & CEO Response to President Obama's State of the Union Speech
1/27/2010	Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara Names Volunteers of the Year 2009
1/27/2010	Monarch Wealth Strategies was featured in Ventura County Star: “Time off puts cracks in nest egg”
1/24/2010	American Red Cross Tri-Counties Campaign Asks Each of Us to Donate just $5 Dollars
1/19/2010	Hospice of Santa Barbara Hosts First Solo Art Exhibition and Open House, “A Touching Exhibition”
1/12/2010	Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Foundation Presents “The Vintners’ Express: The American Riviera Wine Auction” to benefit U.S. Programs of Direct Relief International

2009 Articles and Press
12/10/2009	Bringing Our Community Home Implements Jail Discharge Planning Program for Homeless Inmates
12/7/2009	Monarch Wealth Strategies: Local Business Woman Helping to Reshape National Retirement Contribution Legislation Rules
10/8/2009	Rona Barrett featured in Desert Entertainer, “The Walk’s Newest Star”

We are pleased to announce our new and returning Clients:

Direct Relief International

We are pleased to begin work again with Direct Relief International. DRI provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world. They work to strengthen the in-country health efforts of their partners by providing essential material resources – medicines, supplies and equipment.

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St. Francis Foundation of Santa Barbara

The St. Francis Foundation of Santa Barbara promotes and supports health and healing in the Santa Barbara South Coast community, with particular attention to those most in need. The Foundation is the primary funder of the Parish Nursing Community Outreach Program, operated by Cottage Health System. St. Francis Foundation also supports nursing scholarships through Santa Barbara City College and provides grants for local services including healthcare, senior services and end of life care.

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Monarch Wealth Strategies

Monarch Wealth Strategies was founded under the vision of creating a client-driven, independent financial firm that operates first and foremost with integrity and principle. It is a company built on a solid foundation of exceptional service, in-depth market knowledge, and comprehensive financial planning. Monarch Wealth Strategies is a premium quality firm focused on one-on-one attention.

Also Introducing our New Communications Intern!

Katrina Sill

Katrina Sill received her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in December with a double major in Communication and Cultural Anthropology – a two year early graduation with achievement of high honors. Prior to joining our team, she was the Power of Partnership intern at the United Way of Santa Barbara County. She currently serves on the board of the United Nations Association, Santa Barbara Chapter as the UNICEF Co-Chair and High School Essay Contest Co-Chair.

Reminder: We've Moved to a New Location:

SurfMedia Communications New Location is at
351 S. Hitchock Way
Building B, Ste 200
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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phone 805.687.3322 / email