Nonprofits

What began as a gathering of 35 civic-minded women determined to help children find permanent homes has grown into one of San Benito County’s most enduring philanthropic organizations. Kinship Seneca is celebrating the 70th anniversary of both the organization and its signature Wine & Food...

The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus. The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...

On Aug. 29, the Pavilion at Bolado Park Event Center will transform into a runway. The Indigenous Fashion Show Gala will celebrate Native designs while featuring Aztec dance, live performances, food and community. The event is presented 3-9pm by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network in...

On July 1, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District launched the 2026-27 Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, which provides monetary incentives for residents, public agencies and nonprofits entities in San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties that purchase new or used light-duty electric and plug-in...

San Benito Stage Company will bring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the stage for two weekends beginning July 10 and continuing through July 25 at the Hollister High School Auditorium. The production features a cast of 55 ranging in age from 10-60, according to...

Community Solutions—which provides critical human services for individuals and families who have experienced trauma and are living at risk of financial emotional or physical instability or harm in South Valley—was named a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.  “Community Solutions has...

Victims of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting and their families have less than one month remaining to apply for financial reimbursement from the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB).  The deadline to apply for compensation is July 28—seven years after the tragedy in Gilroy that...

The Gavilan College Educational Foundation has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Longtime community leaders Manny Bhandal and Evelia Morales Rosso will serve on the nonprofit board for the next three years starting on July 1.  “On behalf of the Gavilan College...

Gavilan College and the Gavilan Student Workers Union jointly announced that the college has recognized GSWU as the exclusive representative of student worker employees of the Gavilan Joint Community College District.  This is the first time a community college student workers union has been voluntarily...

San Benito Agricultural Land Trust this week announced it has received grant funding to support two significant land conservation projects in San Benito County.  Grants totaling more than $3.4 million will partially fund the purchase of the 586-acre San Antonio Ranch in San Juan Bautista,...