Stories and Events
Engaging San Benito County through Philanthropy
January 3, 2018
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Stories
New Year Ushers in Change for Community Foundation
Brenda Weatherly joins the staff at the Community Foundation for San Benito County; Curt Mead retires
December 21, 2017
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Stories
Onward and Upward for the Arts Council
In the arts and culture community, there’s a lot more to the San Benito County Arts Council than meets the eye.
December 19, 2017
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Stories
Changing the way the community feels about hunger
The Food Bank got a shiny facelift complete with new refrigerators and paint, and it's ready to fight hunger in a whole new way.
November 29, 2017
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Stories
Women's Fund Helps Women and Girls Reach for the Stars
Women's Summit brings community together--change agents making a positive impact for women and girls in San Benito County
November 27, 2017
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President & CEO
Position Available: Director of Donor and Community Services
The Community Foundation for San Benito County is in search of a motivated and community-oriented individual to join our team. This part-time position (20 hrs a week) allows for flexibility of work schedule. Interested and qualified candidates apply today! Position open till filled.
November 21, 2017
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Events
Philanthropy with a medical perspective – NPD 2017
“Communities that thrive, do not get that way by idleness”, said keynote speaker Dr. Ralph Armstrong during the National Philanthropy Day (NPD) dinner celebration at San Juan Oaks on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. The event, which was attended by 300 people, recognized 42 outstanding nonprofit volunteers in San Benito County.
November 15, 2017
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Events
A Day Of Recognition - NPD 2017
With keynote speaker Dr. Ralph Armstrong sharing a few words about his perspective as a local physician on philanthropy in the community, the night acknowledged the importance of giving where you live. Wednesday, November 15, 2017, the Community Foundation For San Benito County held National Philanthropy for 42 nonprofits in San Benito County.
November 7, 2017
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Stories
Taking Action And Leading By Example
Raul Ceja, our Digital Media Specialist, sat down on a crisp morning with the new head football coach at Anzar High School, Kollin Kosmicki, to talk shop about the 8-man team. After an article about a San Juan Bautista football team holding a car wash fundraiser in the community was published online, the Community Foundation wanted to gain more insight into Kosmicki’s efforts.
October 29, 2017
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Stories
Babe Ruth Ball Park - Arson Fire Update
The Community Foundation met up with Greg Lopez (President) and Scott Freund (Vice President) of the San Benito Babe Ruth League.
October 18, 2017
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Stories
Northern California Fire Fund Established
Northern California Fire Fund established by League of California Community Foundations to support Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties devastated by recent wildfires