Stories and Events

Engaging San Benito County through Philanthropy

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

July 31, 2017 | Stories

Meals On Wheels Rolling Along

Pauline Valdivia, Executive Director at Jovenes de Antaño Senior Services, sat down with our Digital Media Specialist Raul Ceja over a cup of coffee and discussed the longevity of the organization and the pressing needs as they relate to the elderly community in San Benito County.

July 25, 2017 | Events

Effective Communication: Play Tennis Not Golf

Nonprofit communications today is more like a game of tennis than golf.

July 19, 2017 | Stories

Community Impact Matching Grants Awarded

Community Foundation awards 32 nonprofits with a matching grant; funds provided by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation

July 10, 2017 | Stories

Partnership Enables Students to Learn Financial Responsibility

A Grant from the Community Foundation's Women's Fund provides students with the tools for a lifetime of financial success.

July 6, 2017 | Events

Learn How The Philanthropic Center Connects, Builds, and Transforms

The Community Foundation serves as a hub for charitable collaboration, a beacon for the nonprofit community, a place to think, create, plan, gather, and inspire.

June 21, 2017 | Events

Women's Summit Scheduled for San Juan Oaks

Community Foundation Women's Summit planned to help Empower Women to Create a Better Community