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 […]
There’s no staff member that better represents the heart of Community Action Marin than Laurel Hill. For 30 years, Laurel’s knowledge of the Marin community has helped the agency take on new challenges in response to evolving needs. Laurel started out managing the rental assistance program and then went on to build a program in […]
For over 50 years, we’ve been there when Marin needed us most. With your help, the Step Up Community Fund can continue to make a difference. With a commitment to drive equity and fight the causes and consequences of poverty, Community Action Marin partners in community to serve and center the people most impacted […]
Dear Community, You may have seen that the White House has taken steps to unconstitutionally undermine the accuracy and integrity of the 2020 Census. One of this administration’s goals is to increase fear of census participation and suppress the census participation among undocumented immigrants. In partnership across the county, we are taking a stand and want to […]
Leslie Klor’s lifelong passion and expertise as an affordable housing advocate is put to use in the service of Marin residents and families as a Housing Navigator volunteer at Community Action Marin. She is widely known and highly regarded in Marin County for her commitment to affordable housing. Her role as a volunteer is to […]
We couldn’t do our work without dedicated, hardworking volunteers like Juan Morellos-Rico. He lights up our lives and warms the hearts of the children and families we serve. Born in Mexico, when Juan moved his small family to Marin, he jumped right in volunteering at several different nonprofits in the county. He joined our agency […]
A new program helps eligible residents purchase battery storage to extend electrical power during the next power outage. Incentives can cover 100% of the purchase costs for customers who have home medical equipment or are income-qualified. It’s called the Self-Generation Incentive Program, and it provides qualifying residents with a home battery that will extend your […]
Chandra Alexandre CEO, Community Action Marin addresses the crowd before the march and car caravan. The event highlighted census participation and civic engagement for change. Voter registration by the League of Women Voters Community Action Marin staffers Sandra Huey, Cassie Ristine,and Laurel Hill with Chandra Alexandre. Francisco Garcia, son Nicolas and daughters Josie (seated) and […]
When times are tough, a bit of kind understanding and a warm voice saying your application has been processed successfully will make it a great day. Chris Miranda, Data Specialist, takes warm professionalism to heart as he helps clients navigate a variety of safety net services, from rent and cash assistance, to utilities bills and […]
