A coalition of Santa Maria Valley churches united to eliminate $1.8 million in medical debt for 1,679 residents across Santa Barbara County.
The 12 local churches whose leaders make up the Pastors’ Network of Santa Maria Valley joined forces to bring financial relief to neighbors burdened by medical expenses.
Partnering with Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit group, the Santa Maria Valley churches collected donations that allowed buying medical debt at a fraction of the value.
Those whose debts have been erased will be notified via a letter mailed directly by Undue Medical Debt and will owe nothing in return.
“This reflects Jesus’ message of freedom for the burdened,” said the Rev. Israel Gonzales…
