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GRANTS ADVANCE FOOD ACCESSIBILITY

In a strengthening of Marin County food systems, three local nonprofits — the Agricultural Institute of Marin, ExtraFood, and Ritter Center — jointly announced they were selected as recipients of…

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LAP-A-THON SUPPORTS FAMILIES, RESEARCH

Boys Against Breast Cancer (BoyzABC) on Feb. 8 will present its fifth annual Winter Lap-A-Thon at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley. Proceeds will provide financial aid to Bay Area…


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GIVING MARIN BOOSTS NONPROFITS

In 2025, the changing economic and political landscape left many local nonprofits struggling. Giving Marin Partners and Sponsors stepped up to meet the needs of Marin nonprofits in real time,…


CULTURAL ASSOCIATION’S GRANT CYCLE OPENS

The Marin Cultural Association launched its 2026 Arts Grants cycle on Jan. 5 with support from the California Arts Council. The 2026 cycle will provide $100,000 in funding to bolster…


RITTER CENTER WARMS HOLIDAYS

Ritter Center held its annual Community Holiday Meal for over 100 individuals experiencing homelessness on Dec. 10. Organizers said it was an evening filled with warmth, dignity and care. Each…


CHANCE TO HIKE INTO 2026 AT STATE PARKS

California State Parks invites the public to welcome the new year with First Day Hikes, a nationwide tradition encouraging people of all ages to begin Jan. 1 with outdoor recreation,…


ROTARY SUPPORTS NOVATO MUSEUM MOVE

The Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise is providing support to the Novato Historical Guild’s effort to relocate the Novato History Museum at 815 De Long Ave. to the historic Scott…


‘FRIENDRAISER’ BOOSTS SUPPORT FOR KCL

Kids Cooking for Life held its annual “Friendraiser” on Dec. 8 — a community-centered gathering where supporters, partners and friends came together to celebrate the organization’s mission and impact. The…


MLK JR. GARDEN PROGRAM EXPANDS

Marin County Cooperation Team has expanded its garden program to two campuses in the Sausalito Marin City School District. Since January 2024, MCCT has tended and taught gardening in the…


HOLIDAY SPIRIT COMES TO HOMEWARD BOUND

Volunteer elves put their holiday spirit to work at the third annual Gift Wrap Party at Homeward Bound of Marin on Dec. 15. More than two dozen volunteers wrapped more…