SERVICES HERE, ABROAD
Youth volunteers bring smiles to residents when they help with food deliveries at Homeward Bound of Marin. Pictured (above, bottom) are students from St. Patrick’s School who have supported King…
WHISTLESTOP AND WILDCARE
Whistlestop volunteers have created and delivered more than 6,400 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many more masks are needed. The volunteer team is continuing to make masks for staff…
SPARKLE AND SHINE
Sparkle Foundation Inc. holds an annual fundraising holiday gift drive. In addition, the Novato-based organization has been donating backpacks filled with school supplies to kids in need in Marin County…
FUNDRAISER, FOOD AND PHOTOS
The COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings have reshaped the annual Relay for Life into a drive-through Luminaria Ceremony on July 25, 9-10:30 p.m., at the Olive Elementary School parking lot,…
NONPROFITS RALLY SUPPORT
In response to an act of public harassment against one of its transgender clients, The Spahr Center held a rally on June 25 in downtown Fairfax to call for justice…
GALA, GIVING, GRANT
Legal Aid of Marin held its virtual fundraiser, “Jam for Justice,” on June 18, raising more than $130,000 for services that support the County’s most vulnerable residents. Since shelter in…
DONUT DAY!
A SWEET TRADITION: In 1938, the Salvation Army created National Donut Day to honor the Salvation Army officers who served doughnuts to U.S. troops during World War I. The doughnut…
FLING, FORWORDS, FACE MASKS
In place of its annual Spring event, the Floral Fling, Marin Charitable moved the event online and presented the “Virtual Spring Fling” on May 27 to raise funds to provide…
OUTSTANDING ATHLETES HONORED
Marin Athletic Foundation provides support for student athletes and their school athletic programs. Due to COVID-19, this year’s Eva & Mario Ghilotti Outstanding Student-Athlete Awards Banquet was postponed but a…
SUPPORT AND GRATITUDE
Marin Villages helps older adults stay active, connected and independent in the place they call home. Volunteers are offering grocery runs, prescription pickups, companionship calls and rides to medical appointments…