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CERES NAMED NONPROFIT OF YEAR

Charity provides free and low-cost meals to residents battling serious illnesses Assemblymember Damon Connolly, D-San Rafael, recognized the Ceres Community Project as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly…

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IGNACIO ROTARY CLUB AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

On May 21, five Novato High School students received scholarships toward their college education from the Rotary Club of Ignacio. These scholarship recipients were chosen for their dedication to community…


ROTARY EPIC DAY FOCUSES ON AGING

Marin County’s older adults enjoyed a day of discovery, learning and connection at the Rotary Epic Day of Service for Older Adults on May 16, at Children’s Island at the…


FOUNDATION SUPPORTS POLICE DOGS

The Novato Police K9 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that has a dual mission — to fund the acquisition of canines for the Novato Police Department and to fund healthcare for…


BAY AREA CREATIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCED

The Bay Area Creative Foundation announced the 2026 Creative Youth awardees. The sixth annual Creative Youth Awards received submissions from Bay Area high school students in seven disciplines: creative writing,…


KIDS COOKING LEADER LAUDED BY DOMINICAN

Dominican University of California recognized Lara Rajninger, executive director of Kids Cooking for Life, with the Community Leadership Award for her dedication to community impact and leadership development. The award…


TO CELEBRATE LIFE HONORS GRANTEES

To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation was honored to acknowledge and award $270,000 in grants to 16 Bay Area nonprofit organizations which support women and men with breast health issues…


UNDER THE STARS BOOSTS RITTER CENTER

Ritter Center’s annual signature fundraiser, Under the Stars, raised over $200,000 to support vital services for Marin County’s most vulnerable residents. The event took place April 30 at The Clubhouse…


IGNACIO ROTARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

The Rotary Club of Ignacio celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 11 at Marin Country Club in Novato. First chartered in 1976 with 10 original members, the club now enjoys…