Some gifts leave a mark long after they are given. This is one of those stories. In the summer of 2025, Marin Charitable lost one of our own. Sara Walker, a beloved member since 2016, passed away along with her husband Mark and son Johnny in the devastating floods that swept through Central Texas. Those of us who knew Sara remember her warmth, her generosity, and her deep love of the outdoors and nature. Her loss shook our community to its core. Sara is survived by her daught

Summer break creates unique challenges for vulnerable youth in Marin County. Learn how organizations like Canal Community Alliance, Youth Leadership Marin, and West Marin Community Services scale up their programming to ensure every teen has access to opportunities and support during the critical summer months.

Every child deserves adequate food and shelter, a safe home, school, and neighborhood. Sometimes, focusing on meeting basic challenges, we can get distracted from the fact that young, growing minds and bodies need more.