SUPPORT FOR VETERANS, GROCERY WORKERS
San Rafael Elks 1108 had an outdoor brunch on Nov. 8 where 20 veterans were invited as guests, enjoying food and fellowship. Ongoing Elks Veterans outreach programs offer tangible help,…
NEXT GENERATION SCHOLARS: ONE STUDENT AT A TIME, WHATEVER THEY NEED TO SUCCEED
In an effort to close the educational achievement gap for students in Marin, Next Generation Scholars (NGS), which was founded in 2003, offers innovative core programs that are unique to…
LITTLE WISHES BRINGS JOY TO HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN
Founded by two pediatric nurses, the nonprofit Little Wishes allows seriously ill, hospitalized children to wish for something that will fill their heart and brighten their darkest days. Each…
GIVING MARIN 2020 GRANT APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED!
GIVING MARIN 2020 GRANT APPLICATION OPENS The Giving Marin Community Partnership 2020 grant application period for 501(c)(3) nonprofits that serve Marin residents is open through Dec. 10, 5 p.m. Financial…
HOMEWARD BOUND: ENDING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH HOUSING, JOB TRAINING AND HOPE
Founded in 1974, Homeward Bound of Marin has 46 years of experience supporting people in the crisis of homelessness. This year, however, brought unprecedented needs as the COVID-19 virus upended…
CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH BAY SUSTAINS PEOPLE AND PLACES
Conservation Corps North Bay was founded in 1982 as America’s first local nonprofit youth conservation corps. Its mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose an unprecedented threat to Marin’s at-risk communities including low-income families residing in San Rafael’s Canal Area. Some of these multi-generational families, with limited or…
FUNDS FOR SCHOOL, HEALTH
San Rafael Elks Lodge 1108 donated $5,500 in October to Marin County schools to help purchase elementary school supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds came from a special Elks National Foundation…
SANTAL SUPPORT, PUPPY PARTY
Tribe Rising India, a Marin-based nonprofit that supports education programs and school construction projects in India, held a virtual fundraiser on Sept. 17 that brought in more than $85,000 and…
FUNDRAISER FOR FOSTER CARE
The mission of the Marin Foster Care Association is to achieve consistent, safe, quality care for the well being of all foster children by providing services and advocacy to foster and adoptive families,…