Stories and Events
Engaging San Benito County through Philanthropy
December 21, 2021
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Stories
New Fund Grants for Local Cancer Support
Hope Harvest Cancer Fund happy fall festival full of beautiful scenery, unique vendors, yummy food and drinks, and of course, pumpkins For many years, Cathy Alameda participated in Relay for Life with the Casillas-Garner Family and Friends team in Hollister. This team is passionate and strong, which is why after receiving cancer treatment, Cathy and her husband Tony, decided to open a pumpkin patch with proceeds going towards their team and the American Cancer Society. “the disease is two-fold: you have the stress of trying to get well again, and you have the stress of the financial impact that the treatment has on the household." In 2021, they came to the Community Foundation to open a fund with the intent of helping other local cancer warriors with any financial burden they may be facing. The fund was established to provide financial assistance of up to $10,000 per household, for mortgage/rent, utilities, child care, food, and gas assistance. Setting up a fund at the Community Foundation allows grants to be awarded on an as-needed basis. It also ensures the donations stay within San Benito County and help those living in the community. interested in being considered for a grant can fill out an application on the Community Foundations website.
September 30, 2021
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Stories
COVID-19 Relief Recovery 2 Grant Recipients
Community Foundation for San Benito County, in partnership with United Way of SBC, and the funding support of San Benito County are proud to announce the COVID-19 Relief: Recovery 2 grant awardees.
September 30, 2021
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Events
San Benito Community Auction Success!
The Community Foundation would like to thank the participating organizations and bidders for the success of this on-line event. Deep gratitude also goes to the volunteer auction committee and staff that spent countless hours organizing and managing this effort.
August 23, 2021
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CFFSBC Scholarship Spotlight
As we transition back into the academic year, Community Foundation for San Benito County would like to congratulate our Ed Stephenson Memorial Scholarship recipient, Bridget Murphy, and our Timothy Conley Baldwin Leadership Scholarship recipient, Anton Borges, as they pursue higher education at their respective colleges. Both students attended San Benito High School and graduated in 2021.
August 16, 2021
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Events
San Benito Community Auction to be held this month
Second Auction article involving another scoop from previous auction winner Alexis. This article can be found in BenitoLink https://benitolink.com/san-benito-community-auction-to-be-held-this-month/
August 9, 2021
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Events
Get ready—it’s almost auction time!
Auction Article from MVV that features story from Doug (previous auction winner)
August 3, 2021
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Events
Professional Advisors Meeting
The Community Foundation hosted the Professional Advisors Networking event at the Joshua Inn Bed & Breakfast.
July 27, 2021
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Stories
Community Foundation COVID-Relief Fund Spotlight
In January of 2021, the Hollister Downtown Association (HDA), with initial funding support from the Community Foundation for San Benito County (CFFSBC), successfully launched their Meals for Heroes program. The Meals for Heroes program’s purpose is to support our essential frontline health care providers by serving individually packaged meals from local participating restaurants. Meals for Heroes offered struggling restaurants an opportunity to continue to serve the community while keeping their workers employed. San Benito County restaurants that participated with Meals for Heroes included Paine’s Restaurant, Mangia’s Italian Kitchen, La Catrina, Heavenly Bakery, Fourth Street Eatery, Cozy Cup Café, La Sabrosa, Farmhouse Café, Seabrisa’s, Country Rose, Eva Mae’s, Doña Esther’s, Grillin & Chillin Alehouse and Round Table Pizza.
June 17, 2021
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Events
San Benito Community Auction Nonprofit Participants
Announcing 38 nonprofits