Beyond Differences

GALA RAISES MONEY, INCLUSION AWARENESS

 Beyond Differences hosted its Rising to the Moment Gala to support free educational programs that create a culture of belonging and inclusion. The event, held April 14 at Bungalow Kitchen…


NONPROFITS PIVOT DURING SIP

Beyond Differences celebrated 10 years of inspiring students to end social isolation and make middle schools more welcoming for every student with its virtual gala, “Now More Than Ever,” on May…


MARIN CHARITABLE ISSUES GRANTS

Marin Charitable’s annual grant ceremony was held on Feb. 13 in Novato. The organization distributed $180,000 in grants to 54 agencies serving over 9,000 children in Marin. Pictured (above, left…


CELEBRATING IN STYLE

To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation presented its 24th Annual Stepping Out To Celebrate Life gala, La Vie En Rose, on Sept. 28, at Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael….


NO ONE EATS ALONE DAY

More than a million students in all 50 states, at 2,300 schools, including 15 schools in Marin, celebrated National No One Eats Alone Day on Feb. 15. The program was…


MARIN NONPROFITS IN ACTION

The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito advances global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research and education. . Volunteers at the Marine Mammal Center (above) release a…


AUTISTRY STUDIOS, CALL IT OUT DAY

On Saturday, April 28th Autistry Studios hosted their 6th Scientists & Artists Party in San Rafael. The featured presenters were (from left) Ken Pontac, tv writer/producer; Anthony Shafer, creative director and technologist…


VALENTINE’S BALL AND BEYOND DIFFERENCES

The 22nd annual Marin Valentine’s Ball was held Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Marin Civic Center Hall. Marin Valentine’s Ball raises awareness and funds for organizations serving the most vulnerable members of the…


MARIN YOUTH CREATING CHANGE

Beyond Differences is a student-led organization focused on ending social isolation. Their most popular program is No One Eats Alone Day which teaches everyone how to make friends at lunch, often…