National Philanthropy Day
A Special Day of Community Spirit
Last event date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Each year, the Community Foundation for San Benito County proudly celebrates National Philanthropy Day. Approximately 45 local community volunteers are honored at this event, complete with introductions of the honorees and Proclamations by representatives from San Benito County and the City of Hollister.
We’d like your organization to join this celebration of community spirit - a chance to step briefly into the spotlight and remind our communities, our society, and the world that the spirit of giving is alive and well.
Event Details
Save the Date!
When
Next date is to be determined in the future
Where
TBA
Cost
$50 per person (seating is limited to 8 guests per organization, including honoree)
Payments may be made by check or credit card
Deadlines
Nominations, reservations, and payment must be received at a TBD date, to ensure recognition in the program and to receive a printed certificate. Follow the instructions in the Guidelines to submit your nomination
Submit Nominations
Recognizing Local Heroes
Submission Deadline
No submission for 2021 at this moment
All nominations should be made following the instructions in the Guidelines
Nomination Guidelines
Only one honoree per organization. This year we are focusing on youth, and we encourage you to nominate a youth who is doing good work for your organization. However, this is NOT a requirement, and you may nominate a youth or an adult. A husband and wife team is also permitted. You may also nominate a group or organization, but only 1 person may stand and be recognized during the presentation.
You will need to submit a script which will be read introducing the honoree. Due to the large number of organizations presenting awards this year, and recognizing the need for all organizations to be acknowledged during the event, there is a 100 word limit to the script.
Script Example
"We are grateful to honor John Smith for being instrumental to the success of YMCA’s Annual Campaign Drive. The YMCA has been in this community for six years, helping to build strong kids, families and communities. John’s energy and passion for children in general sets him apart as a major champion of our organization’s efforts to be financially stable to focus on our mission and purpose. We thank John for carving time in your life to give us endless hours of hard work making it possible to continue to serve the families and children of San Benito County."
The Community Foundation will create a slideshow to be shown at the event. You must send an electronic photograph of your nominee to be included. (4 MB maximum, JPG or GIF format only)
2019 Philanthropy Day Honorees
Since we began hosting a National Philanthropy Day event in 2001, we’ve honored hundreds of citizens for their leadership role within the community. Each year the list of honorees grows longer as more of our neighbors and friends step up and make change happen.
The Foundation would like to congratulate those individuals who were awarded in 2019:
Aromas Eagles Aerie 72 - Wayne Norton
Aromas Hills Artisans - Laurie Tholen
Aromas-San Juan C. Schools Foundation - Aidan Castaneda
Aromas-San Juan Unified School District - Graniterock
Baler Education Foundation - Ella Pascua
BenitoLink - Blaire Justyne Strohn
CASA of San Benito County - Sue Mota Redmond
Chamberlain's Youth Services - Interact Club
City of San Juan Bautista - Xavier Guaracha
Community Action Board - Tonia Sunseri
Community Foundation of SBC - Kathy Flores
Community Solutions - Hollister Innovators
Fishes and Loaves - Nick Di Julio
Friends of the SBC Free Library - Rachelle Escamilla
Gavilan Chapter Kinship Center - Jeanette Campbell
Girl Scouts of CA Central Coast - Shelby O'Neil
Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation - Dr. M. Aslam Barra
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital - Lois Itow
Hollister Airmen's Association - Ruth Erickson
Hollister Downtown Association - Marissa Escamilla
Hollister Exchange Club - Elena & Mike Baldwin
Hollister Pregnancy Center - McKenzie Downs
Live Like Geno Foundation - Tina Garza
LULAC - Riana Gutierrez
Pinnacle Quilters of SBC - Peyton Ferrero
St. Francis Retreat - Rosa Apodaca
San Benito Agricultural Land Trust - Emily Renzel
SBC Arts Council - Stephanie Skow
SBC Business Council - Jim Gillio
SBC Free Library - Bill Tiffany
SBC Historical Society - Katie Silva
San Benito Stage Co. - Abby Chase & Emily Firstbrook
SJB Community Business Association - Heidi Balz
SJB Library Auxiliary - David Avila
Sun Street Centers - Emily Cezar
United Way of SBC - Sylvia Jaime
Women's Club of Hollister - Anne Brooks
YMCA of San Benito County - Helen Swanson
Youth Alliance - Maria Cid