Downtown Spotlight: Heart

Abby Gritter

This week we get a glimpse into the life of Abby Gritter: a Michigan native who who found her way back to Santa Barbara after exploring the world of microfinance and international development in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Honduras. After spending a…

Downtown Spotlight: Courage

Katherine Kwong

“What does it mean to be a Social Entrepreneur?”

At Westmont Downtown, students come in with varied perceptions of learning, work, and missional living. The program’s design equips them to embrace these…

A Privileged Refugee

When I opened the door, one of my host friends opened his arms and said “Welcome…

Downtown Spotlight: Verve

Christine Nathanson

With her pixie cut, red lipstick, and vivacious spirit, Christine Nathanson embodies a theatrical social entrepreneur. After a few minutes with Christine, it’s clear that she was born to be on stage. She graduated as the top Theatre Arts…