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May 3, 2022
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Martin Rajkovich Fund Supports Children Like Eli
The Martin Rajkovich Fund was established to enhance the quality of life for critically or chronically ill children in San Benito County. You can refer a special needs child by filling out the application on our website.
March 4, 2022
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Epicenter Receptions
In February, the Community Foundation for San Benito County opened its doors for a series of six receptions showcasing the new Epicenter building, located in the 400 block of downtown Hollister. The Epicenter was built to serve as a central hub for nonprofit activities and community collaboration. The land and construction costs for the project were a gift from Randy and Rebecca Wolf, who wanted to provide a space and resources for nonprofits in San Benito County and foster a positive impact on the community. The Epicenter offers meeting spaces, office spaces, and multiple workstations for long-term or drop-in use by local nonprofits. Currently, ten nonprofits will be housed in the Epicenter. These include CASA of San Benito County, BenitoLink, Health Project Center, United Way, Emmaus House, Sun Street Centers, Hollister Community Outreach, Martha’s Kitchen, and Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County. CASA’s Executive Director Esther Curtis states that she looks forward to working “in an environment where we (CASA) can gather and support the needs of the community”. On Saturday, February 12th the Hollister Downtown Association hosted a public open house at the Epicenter, in attendance were Anthony and Carol Mauro. They were excited to see the new building that is now located where they once operated Mauro Stationers, Inc. until it was destroyed in the 1989 earthquake. Anthony said, “It is a beautiful building and so incredible to see. I love it!” As he walked outside to the patio area he remembered his old workshop that was in that area, “My workshop was the area that saved everyone in the earthquake.” During the earthquake, Carol gathered everyone into the workshop while the building around them collapsed. Ten people, including children, were safe and walked out unharmed. Carol was happy to see the Epicenter completed, “it is such a great way to bring the community together. It is just fantastic!” The Foundation Board and staff would like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate the Epicenter and they look forward to it being a place for people to connect, plan, inspire, and create a thriving community. The Community Foundation’s CEO, Gary Byrne says, “We are excited to start this new chapter for the Foundation. This building represents a lot of hard work and dedication from Randy and Rebecca Wolf, as well as many other community members, which helped make this dream a reality. We look forward to advancing our mission and continuing our work in a center that is designed and built to stand the test of time.”
December 21, 2021
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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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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.
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.
July 27, 2021
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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 1, 2021
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Congratulations Class of 2021!
Congratulations to our graduating students of San Benito County! The Community Foundation for San Benito County is happy to share in the excitement of your well-deserved success. Many of these graduates will be transitioning into higher education and beginning their next phase of young adulthood, while others are continuing the journey in furthering their growth. In support of our many high school and college graduates, as well as current university students, the Community Foundation for San Benito County is very proud to announce our 2021 Scholarship recipients.
May 7, 2021
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CFFSBC Awards COVID Relief Grant to Bulldog Boxing Gym
The Community Foundation for San Benito County is grateful to award a COVID-19 Relief Grant to Bulldog Boxing Gym. Our generous COVID-19 Relief Fund Donors and a group of anonymous Foundation Fund holders made this specific Grant possible. Bulldog Boxing used the Relief Grant to acquire a used replacement vehicle, allowing the safe transportation of their competing boxers to local and out-of-state tournaments.
February 9, 2021
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More on our community nonprofits awarded with the COVID-19 Relief Grant
community nonprofits awarded with the COVID-19 Relief Grant
January 28, 2021
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Highlighting our community nonprofits awarded with the COVID-19 Relief Grant
Highlighting our community nonprofits awarded with the COVID-19 Relief Grant