Chumash Charity Golf Classic raises $240K for two nonprofits and school program

SANTA YNEZ, CA – November 10, 2026 – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has announced that its annual Chumash Charity Golf Classic raised $240,000 this year, with proceeds benefiting Hidden Wings, Olive Crest’s Hope Refuge Campus and the Chumash Foundation’s Technology in Schools Program – each received $80,000. The tribe’s annual tournament, which spans three days, was held September 22-24 at the River Course at the Alisal in Solvang. “One of the most rewarding parts of this tournament is seeing the impact these funds will have on people throughout our region,” said Kenneth Kahn, Tribal Chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. “Whether it’s helping young adults with autism, providing healing and hope for survivors of trafficking, or expanding educational opportunities for students, these efforts are changing lives every day.

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