Let’s see what Happens!

Shape What

Destiny Brings

In Filipino, bahala na is about stepping forward, trusting that courage and community will carry you through. At Bahala, that means neighbors meeting, ideas growing, and Santa Monica families connecting through great events and programs.

Your gift makes it possible to:

  • Host free family events and cultural programs in Santa Monica.

  • Keep our community calendar and guides free for residents and organizations.

  • Provide resources and partnership opportunities that help local programs thrive.

Your donation will shape a stronger, more connected Santa Monica. Destiny may rule all, but your support shapes how the story is written.

Your support makes this possible. Donations and partnerships fuel the technology, events, and systems that allow neighbors to work side-by-side, free from the information overload and clutter that large, global platforms often create. Together, we can keep Santa Monica’s local voice strong, our programs thriving, and our community connected in ways only a truly local effort can achieve.

— Team Bahala

Dear Neighbor,

At Bahala, we believe the best answers to our toughest challenges are found right here at home. Our mission is simple: to help neighbors do great things together. In a world where global companies push one-size-fits-all fixes, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. We take a different path — building programs designed by and for the people who live, work, and play in Santa Monica.

In our first year, that local-first approach sparked fresh ideas and meaningful connections. We expanded Student Pathways with community service and mentorship opportunities, welcomed inspiring guest speakers to Coffee & Connections, launched Civic Bites to bring neighbors together for evening conversations on civic topics, and opened our business incubator for members seeking expert feedback. Along the way, we kept what worked, set aside what didn’t, and made room for bold experiments that might just become the next great tradition.

Mission

To help neighbors do great things together.

Vision

Develop the best local solutions to the toughest local problems.

Ways to Give

  • Monetary Donations
    Every dollar helps us continue our work.

  • In-Kind Donations
    Supplies, tools, and materials are always welcome.

  • Corporate Sponsorships
    Partner with us to make a lasting impact.

  • Additional Ways to Give
    For gifts of stock, ACH transfers, planned gifts and corporate matching gifts, please reach out to Deb Burgin at deb@bahala.org.

THANK YOU!

Bahala’s Tax ID # is: 99-3676874.

Thank you for supporting Bahala by making your tax-deductible donation today!

Let’s connect!

Want to discuss a large gift or a partnership?

Contact Deb Burgin at
deb@bahala.org or 310-451-8593.