Announcing the NordstrandBlack PC 2025 “Reach for the Summit” College Scholarship

NordstrandBlack PC is thrilled to announce that we will be offering three college scholarships this year. Each of our Reach for the Summit scholarships is for $750, and the contest is open to current college students and high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year college degree. You can learn more about contest rules and details here.
Keeping You Safe-NordstrandBlack’s Summer Bike Helmet Giveaway

Riding a bike is a wonderful activity that the whole family can enjoy, and there’s no better place to ride than Santa Barbara, CA. There are beautiful beaches, exquisite views, a temperate climate, and endless sunny days. Santa Barbara County is also home to several spectacular bike trails.
Our team at NordstrandBlack PC loves residing in Santa Barbara, and we consider it a privilege to give back to our community whenever possible. That’s why we’re pleased to announce our Summer Bike Helmet Giveaway. We’re giving away six brand-new bicycle helmets to local Santa Barbara County residents. With just a few clicks on your phone or computer, entering our contest is easy!
Announcing Our Second 2023 College Scholarship Winner

We received several outstanding submissions for this year’s college scholarship. The initial plan was to select one winner, but two entrants stood out for their excellence and impressive dedication to success. Therefore, we decided to award two $500 scholarships this year.
Announcing Our First (of Two) NordstrandBlack PC 2023 College Scholarship Winner

After an overwhelming response and an exceptional pool of applicants, we at NordstrandBlack PC are pleased to announce that this year there will be TWO winners of our $500 college scholarship! The decision to award two scholarships was not initially planned, but the exceptional quality of this year’s applications and the inspiring stories we encountered compelled us to extend our support to an additional student, who will be announced on July 6th, 2023.
Announcing the Finalists for Our 2023 College Scholarship

Our team at NordstrandBlack PC is truly heartened by the response we received for this year’s $500 college scholarship. The essay prompt asks entrants to tell us what your experiences have taught you about overcoming life’s obstacles. The essays we received were informative, well-written, and deeply moving.
Announcing Our NordstrandBlack PC 2023 College Scholarship

College is a wonderful place to meet a diverse group of people while you develop essential skills and discover knowledge that will benefit you for a lifetime. It takes a lot of hard work, but earning your college degree will put you on the road to success.
At NordstrandBlack PC, we’re proud of the work we do to help our friends and neighbors in the Santa Barbara area. We’re truly grateful for everything we have achieved and we’re happy to have the opportunity to give back to the community when we can.
Congregation B’nai B’rith 2022 Mitzvah Day Activities

Renée Nordstrand-Black and Doug Black of NordstrandBlack PC feel truly thankful for all the good fortune in our lives. One of our greatest pleasures is living in such a beautiful community.
The Santa Barbara area isn’t just a gorgeous place to live – the people here are so warm and giving that Renée and Doug can’t imagine living anywhere else. Renée and her family gladly welcome the opportunity to give back to the local community when they can.
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Honored by Mayor Murillo

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH) was one of four local organizations honored during the 16th annual Santa Barbara Mayor’s Award ceremony by Mayor Cathy Murillo on Thursday, October 28, 2021. They were recognized for their outstanding support of people with disabilities.
Renée Nordstrand Proud to Support Waves of Empowerment

On September 12, 2019, Renée Nordstrand, partner at NordstrandBlack PC, and her fellow board members of the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation hosted a charity gala meant to inspire and empower people with disabilities.
Give to NordstrandBlack PC’s Socks & Toiletries Drive for Transition House

To celebrate this season of giving, NordstrandBlack PC is hosting a Socks & Toiletries Drive for Transition House in Santa Barbara. We invite you to join us and donate to this worthy shelter, which provides temporary housing, food, and supplies for families with nowhere else to go. The drive kicks off on Monday, November 27th and runs until Thursday, March 15th, 2018. Collection dates will occur on the 15th of each month.