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The YMCA of San Benito County is thrilled to announce its partnership with Hollister High School to manage the Baler Aquatic Center, expanding community access to high-quality swim programs and aquatic fitness opportunities. “The YMCA invented swim lessons, and we are thrilled to bring our expertise to Hollister High School,” said Amy Grames,

In the transition of 2022 and 2023, the YMCA of San Benito County initiated the Healthy Family Home program in partnership with Hollister Pediatrics. Sponsored by The Health Trust in April 2023, this program is not just a wellness intervention but a transformative journey toward a healthier lifestyle for the current 64 active families who have plunged into

Civic leaders gathered at the Community Foundation for San Benito’s Epicenter to participate in a Community Vision San Benito County listening session where they discussed topics such as crime, homelessness, behavioral health, substance abuse and county employee retention. Participants included law enforcement, elected officials, former elected

Over 100 participants in YMCA of San Benito County’s Y camp got an opportunity to ask members of the community about different careers Aug. 4 at Santana Ranch School in Hollister. The two-hour event enabled several groups of students to ask two professionals questions about their careers. After 15 minutes, the student group rotated to another

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Employers spend billions each year replacing entry-level staff in retail, customer service, and retail roles, according to the Harvard Business Review. Especially after the pandemic’s headline-grabbing Great Resignation trend, the message expressed was employers that depend on part-time staff are struggling to maintain employees. As the YMCA of San

The Hollister School District trustees are reconsidering a plan to take over their afterschool programs, which would have severed their long-standing relationship with the YMCA and the Youth Alliance (YA), after an overwhelming public show of support for the two organizations. Facing a capacity crowd, with around 50 attendees outside of the building

“I love to make a difference in lives,” Tonya Sunseri told BenitoLink following San Benito County’s first Unsung Hero event. “Our life’s mission should be to make a difference. Just be accountable for what we do for others.” Sunseri is one of 10 individuals honored April 14 for her commitment to local youth. About 50