Housing and Development Newsletter The following Santa Barbara organizations each met the above-mentioned criteria for the three areas of need and were awarded grants: Unity Shoppe: For more than 100 years, Unity Shoppe has been building a sustainable support system for all those in the community who face unforeseen crises by providing free and essential services including nutritious food, school clothing, senior care and volunteerism programs, and job training for youth and adults. Computers for Families: Founded in 1996, the Computers for Families program was created in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Education Office to provide computers and internet access to local students lacking these important educational tools at home.