GIFTS FROM ROTARIANS, CERES’ MILESTONE
Members of the Rotary Club of San Rafael donated $1,000 to Homeward Bound of Marin which was used to purchase new bikes, outdoor play equipment and games for the organization’s…
ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE, ANIMALS
The Rotary Club of Novato donated $5,000 worth of food to the North Marin Community Services’ weekly food pantry, providing extra food for clients to make their Easter holiday special….
VOLUNTEERING, NEW DIRECTOR, DAY OF VISIBILITY
Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership is teaming up with Points of Light for the second annual Global Volunteer Month in April. CVNL is all about volunteering and shining a…
FOOD, FASHION AND ART
Seniors and families in Homeward Bound of Marin programs enjoyed delicious chicken teriyaki dinners with homemade brownies prepared by Novato Chef Eric Lee on Feb. 24. The meals were sponsored…
PROMOTING PEACE, RAISING SPIRITS
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and the U.N. Development Program in Afghanistan have partnered to expand the Community-Based Agriculture…
GIVING MARIN AWARDS $75,000 IN GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS
Giving Marin awarded 12 Marin nonprofit organizations with $5,000 to $10,000 grants for a total of $75,000 for their extraordinary work in 2020. The Feb. 25 Zoom celebration included remarks…
ART, SPARKLE AND MUSIC LESSONS
Bay Area Creative Foundation will host a live virtual broadcast on March 31, 7 p.m., to recognize young artists. The Creative Youth Celebration will showcase the artistic talents of local…
PROVIDING FUNDS,COMFORT AND ART
The annual Marin Valentine’s Ball took place, virtually, on Feb. 6, to benefit Side by Side, North Bay Children’s Center and the Godmothers of St. Vincent’s School for Boys. The…
HELPING KIDS LEARN AND THRIVE
On Jan. 18, in celebration and remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr., Trips for Kids Marin partnered with Elevated Legacy for a powerful, thought provoking trail ride. After a ride…
DONATIONS, CLASSES, TOURS BENEFIT RESIDENTS IN NEED
Baseball great Barry Bonds visited St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin’s Free Dining Room last week to donate $10,000 and to pass out a hot meal to every person…