Donate
Help us care for Big Sur — for all of us.
Your donation supports local resilience, connects people to shared solutions, and fosters stewardship of Big Sur’s extraordinary landscapes and community.
Whether you live here, visit often, or simply love this place from afar, your support ensures that Big Sur remains safe, vibrant, and wild — for everyone, for generations to come.
Big Sur: A Community of Care.
What sets Big Sur apart isn’t just the landscape. It’s how we care for one another.
Your donation supports a stronger, more connected Big Sur through:
Resilience:
Preparing for and responding to wildfires, road closures, and emergencies.Connection:
Giving voice to local needs and solutions.Stewardship:
Supporting sustainable visitation and shared responsibility.
Real Impact, Real People
Your donations make a direct difference for both neighbors and nature.
Donor Voices
“CABS focuses its resources on enhancing the wellbeing and resilience of Big Sur through communication, advocacy, collaboration, and disaster recovery. As a donor, I’ve been gratified to see CABS respond rapidly and wisely to community needs.”
— John Hain, Donor & Big Sur Resident
Recipient Voices
“My family and I are very thankful for the disaster assistance we received from CABS. … We are so grateful to be part of a community that takes care of each other during difficult times.”
— Jessie & Dylan, Disaster Relief Recipients
Real Results You Make Possible
Your contributions make a measurable difference. Together, we’re building resilience and connection across Big Sur.
Impact Highlights
$4 million+ raised for disaster recovery since 2008
1,000+ residents and workers supported in 2023 & 2024
$300,000 in direct disaster relief distributed last year
$2 million+ in Fire Adapted Big Sur funding secured
Impact Reports
Your generosity fuels tangible progress. Explore our recent Impact Statements to see how your donations directly support Big Sur’s community and environment.
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The Community Association of Big Sur is a California non-profit with 501(c)(3) designation.
PO Box 59, Big Sur, CA 93920.
Taxpayer Identification Number: 77-0091132