Stories and Events
Engaging San Benito County through Philanthropy
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
July 31, 2017
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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
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Events
Effective Communication: Play Tennis Not Golf
Nonprofit communications today is more like a game of tennis than golf.
July 19, 2017
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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
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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.