A monthly award by an area school district goes to a longtime foundation helping many groups in the region.

The full release form the Hollister School District is below:

The Hollister R-V School District is pleased to announce the recognition of the Skaggs Foundation as the district's October Community Spotlight of the Month. The foundation was honored at the October Board of Education meeting for its outstanding contributions and commitment to supporting the health and wellness of students and families in the Hollister community. Nyssa Berhorst, Skaggs Legacy Grant Administrator, accepted the award on behalf of the foundation.

The Skaggs Foundation has been a longtime partner of the district, funding important initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of students and providing valuable resources to the Hollister R-V School District including providing Vision Screening Devices, ensuring early eye care for students and generously donating water bottles, promoting healthy habits and hydration for students to thrive. They’ve also supported Night of the Tiger by providing hygiene kits for families, enabled partnerships for mental health, offering vital resources for student well-being, and funded the Resources to the Rescue initiative helping to create a community resource hub.

"We are deeply grateful for the Skaggs Foundation's commitment to our mission of putting family at the heart of Hollister," said Kim Connell, Hollister Communications Director. "Their commitment to the health and well-being of our students is unmatched, and they have been instrumental in providing programs and services that positively impact our community. The partnership we have with the Skaggs Foundation is a true example of what makes Hollister special."

The Community Spotlight of the Month recognition is a district initiative aimed at celebrating the contributions of local organizations, businesses, and individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing the educational experience and supporting the community.