Nonprofits

Food pantries across South County are experiencing unprecedented demand following the suspension of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, with lines wrapping around blocks and new families seeking assistance at rates not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Reach Out Food Pantry in...

South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Fun Home” explores how one woman revisits her fractured childhood with a closeted father through the lens of memory, blending humor with heartbreak in a wandering journey through family secrets, missed opportunities and, ultimately, forgiveness and acceptance. Based on...

The Latino Family Fund de Gilroy (LFF) this week announced the launch of a new, impact-driven grant model designed to better align with the organization’s mission, strategic plan and the findings of the 2025 Santa Clara County Latino Health Assessment.  This  updated approach reflects LFF’s...

The Rotary Club of Gilroy celebrated its 100th year milestone on Oct. 21 with the reading of a letter written by the founder of International Rotary, Paul Harris in October 1925.  To put a historical context on the milestone, a reporter for the Gilroy Advocate...

The South County Airport Pilots Association awarded scholarships worth a total of $15,000 to five students who are pursuing flight and maintenance training. Each student—including two who are studying at Gavilan College—was awarded a $3,000 scholarship.  This year’s program drew the largest and most competitive...

Ghosts, demons and moody teenagers are set to haunt the stage this season with San Benito Stage Company’s production of “Beetlejuice Jr.,” opening Oct. 24. This dark dramedy runs for three weekends in Hollister with eight performances, including two shows during Halloween weekend. “It’s a...

The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce announced today that President & CEO Michelle Carlen has stepped down from her role and will return to Southern California to be closer to family and friends while focusing on new personal priorities. Carlen’s resignation is effective Nov. 14.  Although saddened...

A pair of young wild barn owls were reunited with Mother Nature Sunday thanks to the efforts by the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center. Dozens of people took part in an upbeat send-off party at Little Uvas Vineyards in San Martin. The hour-long twilight gathering...

Gilroy Foundation is partnering with the Santa Clara County Library District and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to bring free books to children in Gilroy. The Imagination Library launched Oct. 1. Families who register will receive one book per month for each child signed up...

The Third Annual Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering—a three-day celebration of indigenous cultures, traditions and heritage—will take place Nov. 7-9 at Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos.  The free community event hosted by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network and Youth Alliance will feature traditional...