HOMEWARD BOUND TO OPEN NEW SHELTER
Homeward Bound of Marin will celebrate the grand opening of its new shelter and housing building on Aug. 25. The event is open to the public and will include tours,…
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EXTRAFOOD ANNOUNCES GLEANING PARTNERSHIP
Teens launch program to gather backyard produce ExtraFood has announced a partnership with Share the Bounty, a gleaning program that rescues fruit and vegetables from backyard gardens and delivers…
SUMMER CAMPS FOCUS ON EATING HEALTHY, COOKING
Kids Cooking for Life partnered with Aim High, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of low-income students in Marin County, for two camps this summer. One camp was…
RAFTING TRIP BUILDS CONNECTIONS, RESILIENCY
YouThrive, a program offered by Side By Side Youth that offers early intervention services to stay on a positive path through school and adulthood, led its first therapeutic outdoor excursion…
ALLIANCE PARTNERS TO GROW LATINO BUSINESSES
Latinos represent Marin’s youngest and fastest growing demographic group, and have the highest labor participation rates, yet face many barriers to education and quality jobs, according to the Canal Alliance. …
IGNACIO ROTARY INVESTS LOCALLY, GLOBALLY
The Rotary Club of Ignacio Foundation provided nearly $50,000 in grants for community and international projects. The foundation monies come from a combination of club-raised funds from members, special events…
MARIN SANCTUARIES CALLS FOR PHOTO ENTRIES
All photographers, regardless of skill level or experience, are invited to participate in the 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest, sponsored by National Marine Sanctuaries. Category submissions include: Sanctuary…
EAC WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS
The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin welcomed two legal and policy interns and three coastal advocate interns this summer. Legal and policy advocates gain legal and policy experience to…
MARIN GIRLS CHORUS PERFORMS AT CARNEGIE HALL
When the Marin Girls Chorus was accepted into the Manhattan Concert Productions Tour Program in 2020, they had no idea it would take more than two years for their dream…
UNITED MARKETS RAISES FUNDS FOR 10,000 DEGREES
United Markets hosted Customer Appreciation Day on June 24 at their San Rafael and San Anselmo stores. The event included food demonstrations, samples from local vendors and opportunities to win…