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VIVALON CELEBRATES START OF CONSTRUCTION

   Construction for Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Campus in downtown San Rafael is on schedule, after years of planning and preparatory stages. The construction team is hammering the final pieces of…


EXTRAFOOD DELIVERS FOR FIRE VICTIMS

Grocers and hospitals donate meals for residents displaced in the Canal  ExtraFood, a North Bay nonprofit organization that rescues excess fresh food from businesses, schools and backyards and delivers them…


SR HARBOR ROTARY BRINGS HOLIDAY JOY

 The Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor presented the Pickleweed Preschool in San Rafael with gift cards, food and classroom educational toys on Dec. 15. Pickleweed Preschool is a state-funded,…


MUSICIANS ROCK TO AID NONPROFITS

 Walking Mirrors is a local rock group whose mission is simple:  give back to the community.  And the band’s mission statement, “Connecting to the community through live music,” reflects that…


ALDERSLY DINNER DANCE MARKS 100 YEARS

   Aldersly celebrated its 100th anniversary with a lively dinner dance in San Rafael on Saturday, Dec. 3 with residents, board members, staff, donors and community members in attendance.   …


VIVALON DELIVERS THANKSGIVING

   Vivalon, a San Rafael-based nonprofit that advances independence, health and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, safely delivered approximately 150 traditional meals to homebound older…


LOCAL NONPROFIT MAKES IT HOME

  For those transitioning out of homelessness, or aging out of foster care, even the simplest of household goods or furnishings can be unaffordable. Founded by interior designer Carolyn Rebuffel…


CVNL unveils Heart of Marin nominees

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership has announced the nominees for the 30th Annual Heart of Marin Awards.      “After two years of virtual events we are thrilled and filled with…


GIVING BACK GUIDE: NONPROFITS SEEK GIFT CARDS, TOYS

 Since 2018, Giving Marin Community Partnership has fostered  the recognition of, exposure for and donations to support hundreds of nonprofit organizations that serve Marin County. Here are some Giving Marin…


SVDP BENEFACTORS ENJOY MUSEUM TOUR

   St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin hosted a special museum tour and dinner from a live auction package that was sold at their Pennies from Heaven Gala hosted…