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Fri, Sep 12
Sun, Oct 26Oct 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMJanice's House, San RafaelJanice has been creating decorated cookies for many years and is excited to share her expertise with a private group lesson. She will guide you step by step through the process with this hands-on cookie decorating session. Since the date is "creeping up" on Halloween, expect a ghoulish theme. So co
Date and time is TBD
Save the date for our Fall Fundraiser October 18th, 2025, and stay tuned for the official announcement!
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Summer Break: When Our Community Steps Up
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.
Do Kids Need “Enrichment”?
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.
We're Hiring!
We are looking for a new Database Administrator. Our beloved member, long-time supporter, and queen of the database, Elizabeth Held, will...
Spring Fundraiser
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our Spring Fundraiser this year! View photos from the event here -
Investing in Our Youth Through Community Action
Do you think you’re a Marin County expert? Take this pop quiz to see what you know: Marin County… is one of the wealthiest counties in...
Marin Charitable Announces First Executive Director
Marin Charitable announces Dawn Shalhoup their first executive director.
A Year of Impact and Gratitude at Marin Charitable
As we wrap up 2024, we find ourselves filled with gratitude for the incredible community that makes Marin Charitable’s mission possible. Thi
Kids Cooking for Life
Lifelong healthy cooking and eating habits Food and nutrition are critical to our health and well-being. However, the California...
Kris McCarten, 2023 Grants Co-Chair
Kris and her husband Bill Tell us about you and your family: I live in Novato with Bill, my husband of nearly 55 years. I have a grown...
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