Planned giving is the American way of giving back, and this is my way of giving back for the education I received. Santa Barbara Middle School has the right focus, and a mission statement evidenced by the school’s achievements and leadership that has touched my heart. -Ernie Brooks

Thanks to Ernie’s immense generosity and vision, Santa Barbara Middle School has found a permanent home. Now the school can turn its full focus to what matters most: inspiring a future generation of compassionate, innovative, and confident difference makers.