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BenitoLink is a place to learn

BenitoLink brings on interns from all over the county, bringing with them a variety of interests.

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Nonprofits

12 Days of Giving Fundraiser kicks off Dec. 1

Donations benefit four local nonprofits.

Swank Farms event barn venue had cover and lots fresh air. Photo by Leila Sadeghian

Nonprofits

United Way Gala at Swank Farms a big success

The event was sold out two weeks ahead of time and the auctions brought in top dollars.

Community Foundation for San Benito County board members meet monthly. Photo by Leslie David.

Nonprofits

Community Foundation and United Way announce Covid-19 Grant Awards

Twenty-seven local nonprofits were awarded $415,000 in government grant funding.

Students were able to choose from quality backpacks of different colors and styles at the Stuff the Bus event in 2021. Photo by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu.

Schools & Education

San Benito United Way distributes over 1,300 backpacks to students

Calculators, pencils, binders and notebooks were included.

Michael Anderson and Leslie Schatz with Anderson Homes prepared checks from their 2020 Giving Back Starts at Home campaign. Photo courtesy of Anderson Homes.

Nonprofits

Anderson Homes helps nonprofits serve through COVID-19

Third year of 'Giving Back Starts at Home' promotion gave a combined $7,500 to five San Benito nonprofits.

Students in the Excel Beyond the Bell program. Photo courtesy of YMCA.

Nonprofits

Local nonprofits receive $631K in COVID-19 relief grants

35 organizations get additional help to cover pandemic-related shortages.

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.

Stuff the Bus, put on by United Way of San Benito County. File Photo.

Nonprofits

San Benito GIVES: United Way of San Benito County

Initiatives like Stuff the Bus and 2-1-1 work to create a good life for all residents.

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.

Twenty-six local nonprofits were given funding for specific, targeted programs that satisfy United Way's goals in 2017. File photo.

Nonprofits

United Way holds campaign to benefit local nonprofits

February fundraising aimed at increasing awareness of nonprofit services in the community.

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Nonprofits

Upcoming lobbying and advocacy training for nonprofit organizations

United Way, Community Foundation and First 5 to host free workshop.

Just like home. Photo provided by Emmaus House.

Nonprofits

Emmaus House taking part in 12 Days of Giving

Holiday campaign starts December 1.

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.

Jesse Ortiz with Calaveras students Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Children and Youth

BenitoLink Junior Journalism Project: Quiet custodian by day, drummer by night

Seventh graders Luis Garcia and Victor Sanchez write about someone they admire, Calaveras lead custodian, Jesse Ortiz.

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