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SCHURIG HAS FRONT ROW VIEW OF BIDEN VISIT

  The staff of Larkspur-based charity Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery were treated to a rare front row view of the arrival of President Joe Biden to Marin County…


MAKERSPACE, CAFE EXPAND AUTISTRY’S OFFERINGS

  Autistry Studios, a 2022 Giving Marin grant recipient, recently opened Under the Rainbow, a coffee shop located in its downtown San Rafael makerspace. Managed by Double Rainbow Cafe, the coffee…


ARCHIE WILLIAMS HIGH ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

   The Scholarship Foundation recognizes Archie Williams High School seniors for their achievements in high school and assists them financially with the continuation of their education.    ​Each year the Scholarship Foundation…


OUT OF LANDFILLS, INTO CREATORS’ HANDS

  For as long as he can remember, Charlie Jeffers, a rising senior at Redwood High, played with Legos. Building the sets combined art and math, two things he loved.  What…


NGS GRADS REVEAL COLLEGE CHOICES

   More than 200 families and supporters of Next Generation Scholars attended its annual event on May 21, The Read and Reveal. NGS students shared their stories of resilience and…


COOKIE SALES HELP FUND LARKSPUR LANDING

Girl Scout Troop 10506 of Corte Madera/Larkspur has demonstrated the spirit of giving back by donating $600 to The Commons Foundation through their successful Girl Scout cookie sales.    “I’m so…


BY THE BAY HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEW CEO

   By the Bay Health has announced the appointment of Skelly Wingard as chief executive officer. The appointment, which will be effective June 19, follows a nationwide search for a…


BRIDGE THE GAP IS NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

  Assemblymember Damon Connolly, D-San Rafael, announced that Sausalito-based Bridge the Gap is Assembly District 12’s 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year.    The mission of Bridge the Gap is to…


VIVALON’S SOIREE TRANSFORMS CAR MUSEUM

   Over 200 guests gathered at a private classic car museum in San Rafael on May 6 to raise funds for Vivalon, a nonprofit that advances the independence, health and…


GODMOTHERS BINGO AIDS ST. VINCENT’S

The Godmothers of Catholic Charities hosted its annual spring luncheon and bingo fundraiser on May 10 at Marin Country Club. More than 130 guests gathered to raise much-needed funds for…