United For San Benito Gala

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025

The Gala raised over $125,000 to support local nonprofits that partner with United for San Benito to provide essential services for children and families in San Benito County.

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Chef Carlos is the Chef from Kneaded Bakery & Catering, a program of Rebekah’s Children Services.  They train at risk kids in the culinary arts, and were our caterers for the event. 

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Krystal Lomanto; Board Chair during set up of event 

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Phil Fortino; emcee and auctioneer for the evening, Samantha Rodriguez; board member and auction chair and Tom Macfarlane; guest 

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Board member with guests highlighting Dolly Parton Imagination Library 

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Shawna’s tree is a live auction item design and crafted by Board member Shawna McKenzie 



Thank you for making our 2025 Gala a Success!

Gala Sponsors

For more information contact: 

Vicki Fortino - vicki@unitedforsanbenito.org or (831) 245-0051