Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Neighbors: We continue to work towards how best we can serve and center community as the COVID-19 outbreak and impact continues. To date, we have delivered and secured over $2.5M in resources for those most in need. Although our offices are not yet fully operating at pre-COVID levels, we are holding […]
Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program helps Marin residents maximize their tax refunds to put vital money back in peoples’ pockets. Through VITA we offer free tax preparation services where caring, trained volunteers guide Marin residents through matters such as reporting on public benefits and claiming the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income […]
PG&E has extended the moratorium on disconnections for non-payment of services through June 20, 2021 (previously April 30). The following protections have been implemented: Continue to suspend disconnections for non-payment, waive deposit and late fees for residential customers. Deposits for residential customers who are moving into a new residence will be waived for a period […]
Lately, Chris Miranda has been a super hero to members of our community. As the Safety Net Services Manager at Community Action Marin, he and his team have been answering the call from our community for financial assistance during this challenging time. Through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) we have been able to […]
When families learn about Community Action Marin many seek to enroll their young children in our childcare programs through Children and Family Services. Our childcare and family development programs provide low-income families and their children from birth to age five with comprehensive health services, education services, and social services. Families are supported as they make […]
We are thrilled to announce that we have received $350,000 from the County of Marin under its Emergency Services Grant for addressing impacts of the coronavirus in our communities. With this funding, we join a county-wide collaboration with other Emergency Services Grant partners to address the needs of homeless people. We will partner with North […]
Thanks to a community effort, over 200 young children are playing happily on a new playground at Old Gallinas Children’s Center. “So many people came together to make this happen, it’s such a celebration and achievement,” exclaims Monique Liebhard, Vice President of Children and Family Services. Monique and the agency worked with families and community […]
“Many communities of color continue to live with challenges that have been exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic. As a company, we are doing more with local partners like Community Action Marin to help drive economic and societal progress that benefits individuals and neighborhoods alike.” —Jason Foster, North Bay Market President, Bank of America To enact […]
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 […]