San Benito County Local News: Local Community Groups

Jessica Ravetz, the new Executive Director for CASA San Benito, discovered the magic of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) working as a volunteer advocate and working with families and children at sibling organizations.

The Community Foundation for San Benito County has awarded a $10,000 grant to Visit San Benito County to support its mission to draw more visitors to the county. The grant will be used to form a Tourism Improvement District for San Benito County.

The Mary Velasco Sellen Senior Center of San Juan Bautista is pleased to announce a grant award funded by a Program Project Grant from the Community Foundation for San Benito County.  

The first annual Carnival of Special Heroes, featuring booths, games, and activities for children with special needs, was held at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister on August 30.

Community Solutions’ annual fall gala—one of the nonprofit’s biggest fundraisers each year—is going virtual on Nov. 7, but attendees will still be able to enjoy a gourmet dinner and compete on silent auction prizes from the safety of their homes.

The San Benito County Arts Council invites local artists, art groups, art and cultural organizations to apply to their 2024 Arts Express Grant Program for general operations and project-based funding for art programs, projects and activities that will take place in San Benito County between October 15, 2024- July 31, 2025.

.The idea of donating toothbrushes to needy folks around the world began when Larry Barr was on a trip to Mindanao, an island in the Philippines where Hollister Rotary Club was working to build and renovate schools in the area.

Eight local professionals engage with youngsters on the best part of their job.

The San Benito County Arts Council is excited to announce a call for artists for their upcoming fall exhibition titled ‘Soul Searching: An Exploration of Portrait Art.’ This exhibition aims to showcase the diverse and dynamic portrait works by local and regional artists, across all mediums.

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s latest white paper demonstrates the indispensable role of affordability in driving widespread adoption and utilization of broadband services.

Funds will expand programs, services, and resources for San Benito County residents.

IA home battery allows customers to store more renewable energy generated during the day.

This month, Gary Byrne stepped down as CEO of the Community Foundation for San Benito County to take a break before seeking another job.

Nonprofit says Rosy Segura’s contributions have been invaluable.

Gary Byrne has been leading the organization for 22 years.

The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Center Program.

The 103rd annual awards dinner celebrating Cathy Alameda, Vince Luna and the businesses of the year is scheduled for Sept. 14.

The nonprofit Youth Alliance celebrated youth leadership with the community on May 2 in a gathering called Youth Rising.

The rain began on May 5, just before the Hollister Downtown Association’s annual Wine & Beer Stroll started, and it lasted just until the event was over and the participants were packing up and leaving.

The Community FoodBank Board of Directors announced the resignation of Sarah Nordwick as the Chief Executive Officer,