SERVICE, SONG, SUPPORT
The City of San Rafael presented the Richard P. O’Brien and Mary Ferrario O’Brien Citizen of the Year Award to the Dominican Sisters on March 2 in the City of…
MARIN CHARITABLE ISSUES GRANTS
Marin Charitable’s annual grant ceremony was held on Feb. 13 in Novato. The organization distributed $180,000 in grants to 54 agencies serving over 9,000 children in Marin. Pictured (above, left…
SWEET VALENTINE’S EVENTS
On Feb. 8, the Marin Valentine’s Ball celebrated its 24th year of supporting local organizations that serve vulnerable young people in the community. Proceeds from the ball benefited The Godmothers of St….
ALL ABOUT EDUCATION
The Rotary Club of Ignacio, Sunrise Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Novato distributed new illustrated dictionaries to all third graders in Novato public schools in early February. Funds…
MARIN CHARITABLE FUNDRAISER
Marin Charitable, an all-volunteer organization established in 1961, held a fundraising event at Sweetwater Music Hall on Jan. 10 that raised more than $100,000 for local groups that offer critical…
YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVISM
On January 9, students, teachers, school principals and families from all over Marin gathered in Whistlestop’s Jackson Café to recognize the finalists of Whistlestop’s 2019 Holiday Card Contest. Elementary school…
GIVING MARIN GRANTS $60K
The Giving Marin Community Partnership supports local nonprofits with free marketing opportunities throughout the year. At the end of 2019, Giving Marin, through an application process, chose six nonprofits to…
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN THE NONPROFIT WORLD
The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) presented its 27th Annual Heart of Marin Awards on Jan. 9 at a luncheon at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San…
VOLUNTEER TO HELP WILDLIFE
More than 400 volunteers help WildCare staff programs at its San Rafael center throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include helping in the wildlife hospital, becoming a nature guide and assisting…
SHARING HOLIDAY CHEER
Homeward Bound of Marin partners with Eden Housing to run Fireside Apartments in Mill Valley. On Dec. 16, Fireside Apartments held a holiday party for residents, complete with gifts and…