Stories and Events

Engaging San Benito County through Philanthropy

March 21, 2017 | Stories

Monterey Bay Nonprofit Meetup Launched

Learn from peers and leaders in the social sector using communications to promote their cause.

March 13, 2017 | Stories

Scholarship to Empower Economic Well-Being of Latino Community

Latino Generations Scholarship Fund will provide grants to local Latino students who possess an economic need.

March 7, 2017 | Stories

Sandy Rose Remembered as a Friend of the Community Foundation

Sandy Rose of Hollister, CA passed away in February and will always be remembered as a friend of the Community Foundation.

February 15, 2017 | Stories

Competitive Grants Available from Community Foundation

Community projects, nonprofit programs, and children with special needs are eligible for grants from the Community Foundation for San Benito County.

February 7, 2017 | Stories

Four Year Journey at Chico State

Isabella Diaz is the first recipient of a scholarship from the Kelly Freitas Memorial Fund and shares her four-year journey at Chico State.

January 26, 2017 | Stories

Philanthropic Center Moving Forward

Community Foundation for San Benito County CEO, Gary Byrne, shares the details of how an anonymous donor and Del Curto Brothers came together to develop a commercial project for the 400 Block, including a Philanthropic Center for the Community.

January 17, 2017 | Stories

Nonprofits are the Heart of our Community

The Community Foundation for San Benito County supports local nonprofits through grants, stewardship of endowment funds, and programs.

January 11, 2017 | Stories

"Give San Benito" Inspires Local Giving

Originally launched in 2011, "Give San Benito" is receiving attention once again to help emphasize the importance of giving locally.

December 22, 2016 | Stories

A Hero for Kelani

Martin Rajkovich Children's Fund awards another grant for a special service dog.

December 20, 2016 | Stories

Hard Work, Progress Rewarded With a Trip

Martin Rajkovich Children's Fund awards a grant for two chronically ill children in San Benito County.