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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…


STAR STUDENTS EXPERIENCE FARMING AT COM

Star Academy has been a recognized leader in educating students with learning differences for more than 30 years. Four years ago, Head of School Sheila Reilly recognized the need for…


ROOTS OF PEACE FOUNDER HONORED FOR AFGHAN AID

  Roots of Peace founder and CEO Heidi Kuhn received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the American University of Afghanistan on Nov 14.     In a dinner chaired…


RCU DONATES OVER $45K TO REGION’S NONPROFITS

Redwood Credit Union joined credit unions around the world in celebrating the 74th annual International Credit Union Day, a day for credit unions to reflect on their history and commitment…


SCHOOLS RULE DISTRIBUTES $700,000 IN FUNDS

New $1 million equity fund launched in superintendent’s name    On Oct. 27,  Marin County public school foundation and district representatives gathered along with donors and community members at Marin’s…


PNOC OPENS DOORS TO THERAPY TRIALS, HOPE

 In 2010, Bruce and Allyn Campbell’s son George started experiencing morning headaches and nausea. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor — an ependymoma — the size of a small…