CARE PACKAGES ON WAY TO TROOPS
Blue Star Moms of Marin coordinated care packages for troops with members of the Marin chapter of the National League of Young Men at the group’s March meeting. Volunteers donated…
MARIN FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION EXPANDS HOUSING TO SAN RAFAEL
Marin Foster Care Association, providing support for foster children and resource families, announced the expansion of their pioneering housing initiative for transition age foster youth in San Rafael — a…
FAIRFAX PRESCHOOL CELEBRATES 50TH YEAR
On March 2, Fairfax’s DayCaring Preschool that has given thousands of children an enriching play-based learning experience and supported its families with an encouraging community, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Approximately…
GIVING MARIN REACHES $500K MILESTONE
FOURTEEN UNIQUE NONPROFITS AWARDED GRANTS TOTALING $60K TO EXPAND LOCAL IMPACTS Giving Marin Community Partnership awarded $60,000 in grants to 14 nonprofits on March 11 in the atrium of the…
DRAWBRIDGE WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR
DrawBridge, a free expressive arts program for children at community centers, shelters and affordable housing sites across the Bay Area, announced that Evelisa Genova has joined the organization as its…
POINT REYES BIRDING FESTIVAL RETURNS
The Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival will return for the 16th year April 25-27. This annual event celebrates the spring bird and wildlife migration along the Pacific Flyway throughout…
TOYOTA MARIN, DEDICATION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION MARK 20-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
More than $1 million raised over two decades Toyota Marin marked a major milestone on Feb. 8, as it celebrated 20 years of partnership with Dedication to Special Education at…
YOUTH IN ARTS AWARDED STATE GRANT
The California Arts Council announced a grant award of $36,479 to Youth in Arts as part of its Creative Youth Development and Arts and Cultural Organizations General Operating Support programs…
SAN RAFAEL ROTARY ADOPTS PARKLET
Rotary Club of San Rafael has adopted Lauren Place, a parklet off Fourth Street in San Rafael, by refreshing it with updated hardscape and landscaping thanks to founding Giving Marin…
SHOP TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
Ross Stores Inc. is again partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs from now through March 2. Customers can donate at checkout to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin through…