Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Neighbors: We are looking ahead at how we can best serve and center community as news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and impact continues. To date, we have delivered and secured over $2.4M in resources for those most in need. As an agency, we are looking at Marin Recovers and have […]
“We’re excited to be partnering with Community Action Marin to expand access to housing and financial counseling in communities of color.” —Jason Foster, North Bay Market President, Bank of America Community Action Marin is proud to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America to support the agency’s continued work in […]
This month, Community Action Marin said goodbye to the Marin Learning Center. A beloved treasure in the community, the Marin Learning Center served generations of children and families in Marin City. Although the physical building which housed the Center will be transforming into a new health and wellness center, the learning will continue to take […]
Learn more about why your voice matters Dear Community, In the next few weeks, Marin’s elected officials will be considering expanding protections for renters and freezing rent increases during the pandemic. Why do they need to hear from renters and their allies? Our elected officials need to understand the pain and anxiety renters are feeling […]
Focusing on the power of what’s possible, Community Action Marin CEO Chandra Alexandre, spoke to a committed group of philanthropists and social justice leaders at 100 Marin. The agency was nominated to receive support from the organization in honor of the transformative work it does to support racial and economic disparities in our community. “Social […]
“I wanted to get the perspective of people who are experiencing the barriers that society puts on them, from accessing services to getting a better job. As someone who cares deeply about social systems and poverty, I wanted to really understand and be involved.” Discussions of privilege have permeated the zeitgeist in the past few […]
Accelerating Pathways to Thrive for Marin Women is a pilot program for a cohort of sixteen women who are experiencing homelessness or are precariously housed. In this year–long program we will work with participants to overcome barriers as they find their pathway to secure housing and employment. The program focuses on participants’ strengths and supports individuals through employment, financial, and wellness coaching. Each participant will receive customized services to support their overall well-being, education and training, and employment goals. This program […]
The Enterprise Recovery Center is now taking appointments for in-person 1-hour individual coaching and peer counseling appointments to meet the needs of community. Space is limited according to public health guidance. To make an appointment please contact us at 415-457-4554 or at ERC@camarin.org Want help with technology to participate in our virtual support groups? The ERC is now offering […]
We stand with our communities from Marin City to Bodega Bay; Novato to Sausalito; and Inverness to the Canal District. Every member of our community has a right to safety, security, inclusion, respect, and religious freedom. Marin will not tolerate reprehensible attempts at Voter Suppression and Intimidation. Voting is a fundamental right, upon which our […]
Our Family Partners program assists families who struggle with mental health and provides a whole-family approach to connect family members with the resources they need in many ways including: parent coaching, parenting classes, system navigation, resource finding, emotional support and child mentoring. Peer support is especially effective in breaking through isolation and shame that comes […]