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Photo provided by Chamberlain's.

Nonprofits

Community collaboration feeds the success of 12 Days of Giving

Local nonprofit organizations are collaborating to raise awareness and funding for needs that go unmet in San Benito County.

CASA of San Benito staff organizes the donated pajamas in 2019. Photo provided by CASA.

News Release

DDH Insurance holding fourth annual pajama drive

Residents may donate new pajamas through Dec. 2.

Photo courtesy of CASA.

Nonprofits

12 Days of Giving Campaign Supports CASA of San Benito County

CASA Holiday Project fosters spirit of giving.

2020 PJ drive. Photo courtesy of Diane Diaz Hopkins.

Children and Youth

3rd annual pajama drive aims to collect more than 125 donations

Diane Diaz Hopkins Insurance team collects comfortable new pajamas for foster children and other youth in San Benito County.

Photos provided by CASA.

News Release

CASA of San Benito County to hold July fundraising event

Tickets include meal, craft beer and raffle ticket.

Behind the scenes photo of a video shoot for 12 Days of Giving, featuring Esther Curtice (CASA), Patrice Kuerschner (Emmaus House), Patrick Ellis (Chamberlain's Youth Services), Nancy Frusetta (FoodBank) and Anna Foglia (Sun Street Centers). Photo courtesy of Lori Arnold.

Nonprofits

12 Days of Giving benefits local nonprofits

Campaign kicks off Dec. 1 and will help raise funds to support CASA of San Benito, Chamberlain's Youth Services, Community FoodBank, Emmaus House and Sun Street Centers.

Charles River Labs Hollister Plant Manager Robin Schweiger presenting a check to CASA Executive Director Esther Curtice. Photo provided by CASA.

Nonprofits

CASA receives donation from Charles River Labs

Company employees have a long history of involvement with CASA; from organizing and hosting lunchtime fundraisers, to collecting and wrapping pajamas, games, and gift cards for youth during the holidays.

Diane Diaz Hopkins Insurance Team and CASA Staff. Photo provided by CASA.

Children and Youth

Cozy for Christmas

Pajama drive provides warmth and comfort for foster children from San Benito County.

Photos provided by CASA.

Nonprofits

San Benito GIVES: CASA of San Benito County

Organization ensures foster children receive advocacy, support and resources.

The CASA office transforms into "Santa's Workshop" during the holidays. File photo.

Nonprofits

12 Days of Giving seeks additional partners

Growth and success of annual fundraising event offers the opportunity to invite other San Benito County nonprofits to participate.

Ed DeGroot with Saint Francis Retreat told the group that his team is working on succession planning. Photo by Leslie David.

Nonprofits

Executive directors share challenges and solutions at roundtable

Nonprofit leaders meet with the Community Foundation several times a year to discuss projects, issues, and catch up on each other’s work.

CASA Holiday Project & 12 Days of Giving Campaign. Photo provided.

Children and Youth

12 Days of Giving campaign enables CASA to support foster children

Annual campaign fosters a spirit of giving.

2018 Summer Advocate Training class is sworn in by Hon. Judge Tobias. Pictured L to R: Donna Hagins, Miriam Morales, Sarah Gutierrez, and Alma Smith. Photo provided by CASA.

Children and Youth

CASA receives grant from Community Foundation

The Matching Impact Grant enables the nonprofit to continue supporting the needs of foster children from the community.

Local nonprofits gather to listen and learn about projects in the county at United Way event at Garden Shoppe in Hollister.

Art & Culture

San Benito’s United Way nonprofit support goes far and wide

Community Investment Grants were announced in the evening glow of GardenShoppe's outdoor patio in Hollister.

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Children and Youth

CASA: Making a difference in the lives of foster care children

CASA Advocate Ron Martin and Executive Director Esther Curtice share the joys and breadth of being a child advocate for foster care children in San Benito County.

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