Homeward Bound of Marin

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…


CAR RAFFLE BENEFITS SPECIAL EDUCATION

Nicole Harris of Mill Valley draws the winning car ticket in 2010. The benefit car raffle has generated over $800,000 for Dedication to Special Education. – Photo courtesy of Dedication…


HOUSING FOR MARIN’S VULNERABLE

Homeward Bound of Marin is expanding its Mill Street Center. Construction has reached the third floor of this rebuilt emergency shelter for homeless adults. The building in San Rafael will…


MEAL PROGRAM FEEDS THOUSANDS IN MARIN

The Fresh Starts kitchen at Homeward Bound of Marin wrapped up its participation in the Great Plates Delivered program with more than 15,000 meals prepared for vulnerable seniors in the…


SHRED EVENT AIDS HOMEWARD BOUND

Valley Oak Wealth Management’s ninth annual “BIG Shred” benefiting Homeward Bound of Marin on June 5 was a huge success, organizers said, breaking previous records. More than 18,000 pounds of…


RIDERS RETURN AND QUILTING WITH CARE

  Due to the pandemic, Halleck Creek Ranch had to halt in-person riding lessons last spring. The organization helps people with disabilities live a life without barriers through therapeutic horseback…


ADDITIONAL HOUSING, APARTMENT MAKEOVERS

Homeward Bound of Marin has started laying the foundation for Mill Street Center in San Rafael. The new building will have a modern, efficient shelter for adults experiencing homelessness and…


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…


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…


NEW YEAR, NEW QUILTS

The Mt. Tam Quilt Guild is looking forward to the new year and making more quilts and pillowcases for donation. Some of the local nonprofits  they support include, Homeward Bound…