Stories and Events

Engaging San Benito County through Philanthropy

January 3, 2018 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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