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SR HARBOR ROTARY BRINGS HOLIDAY JOY

 The Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor presented the Pickleweed Preschool in San Rafael with gift cards, food and classroom educational toys on Dec. 15. Pickleweed Preschool is a state-funded,…


MUSICIANS ROCK TO AID NONPROFITS

 Walking Mirrors is a local rock group whose mission is simple:  give back to the community.  And the band’s mission statement, “Connecting to the community through live music,” reflects that…


ALDERSLY DINNER DANCE MARKS 100 YEARS

   Aldersly celebrated its 100th anniversary with a lively dinner dance in San Rafael on Saturday, Dec. 3 with residents, board members, staff, donors and community members in attendance.   …


Aaron Bukenya, Melissa Prandi and Mike Kironde (from left) greet guests as they arrive at Safari Nights.

SAFARI NIGHTS BENEFIT RAISES $100K

   Melissa Prandi Children Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2021 by Kampala and California-based Rotarians, seeks to transform living conditions in Uganda’s poorest slum areas.    Founder Melissa Prandi celebrated with…


GODMOTHERS HOST FESTIVE HOLIDAY TEA

   The Godmothers of Catholic Charities St. Vincent School for Boys hosted a teddy bear tea on Dec. 4 at the San Rafael campus. More than 130 guests attended the…


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…


Guide Dogs celebrates 80th milestone

More than 400 guests at Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Canine Heroes Gala enjoyed an evening filled with meaningful stories from special guest Aria Mia Loberti, a Guide Dogs graduate…


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…