As a once-undocumented refugee living in Marin’s low-income housing, Nghiem Bui is the first Next Generation Scholars alumnus to become the organization’s executive director. Nghiem, who replaces Jeff Escabar, brings…
Aiden Mann is president of the Archie Williams High School Water Conservation Club and has founded a nonprofit to address a similar issue. The nonprofit just launched a GoFundMe campaign…
The Giving Marin Community Partnership is an initiative of community-minded North Bay businesses and institutions whose mission is to raise the level of community engagement with and exposure for 501(c)3…
The Global Book Exchange, a San Rafael-based nonprofit, has completed collecting, organizing and packing 20,000 books for shipment to Tanzania. The free age-appropriate books will be distributed to 36 schools…
The Marin Country Club Women’s Association hosted its annual charity golf tournament on July 14, raising $40,000 for Okizu. Okizu provides peer support programs for children and families affected by…
St. Francis Episcopal Church has reopened its food pantry after eight months. The pantry is located at 967 5th St. in Novato. Weekly pantry hours are Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. and…
Halleck Creek Ranch has added a new horse to its herd. Frank, a 13-year-old quarter horse, is a former ranch horse from Barboni Ranch in Petaluma. Because Frank has asthma…
For more than 30 years, North Bay Children’s Center has provided affordable childcare, early education and safety net services for thousands of families struggling to provide the best start for…
Trips for Kids hosted its first Family Bike Festival in two years. Participants from the Canal community of San Rafael and elsewhere around the Bay Area explored the Bay Trail,…
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,…