San Benito County Local News: Community Service & Support


All Local Community Service & Support News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

Image caption: Kerry Wood, CEO of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, says the organization researches areas of need to help donors direct their contributions.
What Is a Community Foundation?

By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.

Image caption: There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained

Community service districts can do most anything a city government can do. Here’s how they work and how to start one.

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Celebrating Veterans Every Day

About 1.8 million veterans live in California. Here are some organizations dedicated to serving the needs of those who served America.

Image caption: Stand Down events provide veterans with valuable resources including housing assistance, medical care, and a solid community of support.
Veterans in Need ‘Stand Down’

At hundreds of Stand Down events throughout California, veterans agencies and organizations come together to deliver life’s necessities.

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07/16/2024
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This month, Gary Byrne stepped down as CEO of the Community Foundation for San Benito County to take a break before seeking another job.

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07/12/2024
Beginning Monday, 150 households in Fresno County are expected to receive a $500 prepaid card to spend on anything they’d like — no strings attached. It will be the first of 12 monthly recurring payments those Southwest Fresno and Huron residents will receive as part of a guaranteed basic income program for low-income families.

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07/09/2024
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The funds will enable the newsroom to provide extensive election coverage and other efforts to encourage civic engagement.

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07/06/2024
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Literacy 2 Love now has 11 locations and is currently seeking children and teen book donations.

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06/11/2024
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Our goal in meeting county residents was to tune in to them, understand their challenges and look at ways we could serve them better.

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06/05/2024
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The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said that $60,000 will be awarded to community organizations and groups to aid local disadvantaged youth of color.

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05/28/2024
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The 40th Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival unfolded May 25 and 26 at the Downtown Amphitheater grounds and Depot Street.

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05/16/2024
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The 103rd annual awards dinner celebrating Cathy Alameda, Vince Luna and the businesses of the year is scheduled for Sept. 14.

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05/16/2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the community school initiative with $4.1 billion in grants to connect students and their families to medical care, counseling and other services.

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05/07/2024
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The nonprofit Youth Alliance celebrated youth leadership with the community on May 2 in a gathering called Youth Rising.

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05/04/2024
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The Community FoodBank Board of Directors announced the resignation of Sarah Nordwick as the Chief Executive Officer,

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04/26/2024
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The Gilroy Assistance League officially announced their 2024 grant recipients at a luncheon and presentation held April 11 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course.

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04/25/2024
BenitoLink is processing applications for positions in its long running internship program, supported by Taylor Farms and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation.

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04/24/2024
Image for display with article titled Family Day Raises Funds for Theater Group in San Juan Bautista

Youth from Salinas, Watsonville and beyond put on a short play April 21, joining El Teatro Campesino in San Juan Bautista as part of the long-standing theater group's annual Family Day fundraiser.

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04/16/2024
Applications are open for the San Benito Leadership Institute program, designed to cultivate emerging community leaders.

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03/19/2024
In a public meeting, the founder of the Insight health care group said it would retain the current Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital executive staff and include community members on its board if Insight assumes ownership.

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03/11/2024
Central Coast Community Energy, which provides renewable electricity and community energy programs throughout a 5-county service area, released its annual impact report.

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02/29/2024
The Barragan family has funded more than $1.2 million for campus projects, with the latest donation going towards new bleachers, a press box and a custom sound system for the Ray Barragan Softball Stadium.
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