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JJ's Burgers owner Jesus Zavela. The burger joint is one of three San Juan Bautista restaurants participating in the Great Plates Delivered program. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Business / Economy

Great Plates Delivered lends a hand to seniors and restaurants

Published 05/20/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

State-sponsored meal program runs through mid-June and aims to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Intero Real Estate in Hollister. Photo by Leslie David.

Nonprofits

Local real estate group gives back

Published 05/03/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Intero of Hollister provides relief funding for community nonprofits.

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Staff from Hazel Hawkins Memorial and St. Louise Regional hospitals were happy to receive their new supply of KN95 protective masks. Photos provided by Ana De Castro.

Nonprofits

Community Foundation helps with relief fund

Published 04/16/2020
Community Contributor, President Gary Byrne

$45,000 approved in disbursements so far, including emergency financial assistance, as well as support for immediate public health needs to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in San Benito County.

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Prior to the COVID-19 restrictions being put in place, BenitoLink board members, journalists and staff met to discuss news coverage and the budget during their annual retreat in March. Photo by Leslie David.

Nonprofits

Appreciation and support for local news expands during COVID-19

Published 04/14/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Leslie David

Four-hundred newsrooms, including BenitoLink, get boost of $5,000 for additional coronavirus-related reporting for their communities thanks to Facebook, Lenfest Institute and local news funders.

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Nonprofits

SNIP Bus receives additional medical vehicle

Published 04/08/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Erika Pina

Donation will expand low-cost veterinary services.

Kids get exercise during a health and fitness lesson at the Emergency Pop Up Camp hosted by the YMCA of San Benito County. Photos provided by YMCA.

News

YMCA provides childcare for essential workers

Published 03/30/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Emergency Pop-Up Camp helps parents during COVID-19 outbreak.

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Carlos P., 6th grader at HDLA school, participated in the Feb. 29 canvassing around Hollister. Photo courtesy of Youth Alliance.

Nonprofits

Youth Alliance canvasses in preparation for upcoming 2020 Census

Published 03/07/2020
BenitoLink Staff

More than 30 volunteers walk door-to-door to reach over 1,600 homes in Hollister.

Art & Culture

San Benito Stage Company to host third annual Casino Night

Published 03/03/2020
Community Contributor, Derek Barnes

SBSC brings back popular event to support fundraising opportunities for actors, camp attendees and students.

Nonprofits

Friends of the Library to host 10th annual Tea and Treasures fundraiser

Published 02/18/2020
Community Contributor, Susan Logue

Fundraiser to feature brunch, raffle and silent auction.

Nonprofits

Pet Friends offers low cost spay and neuter program

Published 02/08/2020
Community Contributor, Susie Alarcon

The program offers residents a lower co-payment for services through a voucher system and/or direct financing.

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San Benito Lifestyle

Bethany Community Church to honor four at Martin Luther King Jr. awards breakfast

Published 01/16/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Honorees include deacon John Payne, Gavilan College President Kathleen Rose, Indian Canyon chairperson Ann-Marie Sayers and El Teatro Campesino founder Luis Valdez.