HOLIDAY FUNDRAISERS, EVENTS
Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Virtual Holiday Celebration on Dec. 6 helped raise funds for its life-changing mission that empowers lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people who are visually…
Homeward Bound of Marin
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…
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…
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…
CREATIVE WAYS TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS
Autistry Studios staff have applied their creative talents to developing ways to engage online with its students, who face autism, Asperger’s or similar challenges. Beyond supporting students in their online…
MASKS AND MOBILE CARE
Mt. Tam Quilt Guild members have responded to the urgent need for face masks during the COVID-19 health crisis. In March, Mt. Tam Quilt Guild delivered fabric masks to (above,…
NONPROFITS ADD OR CHANGE SERVICES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
North Marin Community Services’ staff of 60 staff members and 240 volunteers continue to provide emergency safety net services including emergency rental and deposit assistance so that people can stay…
FUNDS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
In this time of expanded need, Whistlestop is continuing and expanding its home delivered meals service and other vital programs. In order to rapidly meet the changing needs of Marin’s…
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…