“In my first few weeks, I learned about one of our cash assistance programs that gave $677 grants to people. One of the testimonials read, ‘I know $677 isn’t a lot to some people but I had an unexpected car expense come up and this assistance prevented me from having to choose between fixing my […]
Community Action Marin invites pre-approved participants in our year-long employment program to a virtual welcome event on Thursday, October 29th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. You will get to know other women in the program; meet your success team; share your goals and dreams for the future; learn about what is coming next; and receive your […]
In March of this year, one of Community Action Marin’s CARE (Community Alternative Response & Engagement) Teams received information about a homeless man (“Terrence”) who was living in an abandoned bus stop in Tam Valley, in Southern Marin. The CARE Team went to the bus stop and located Terrence, who, by the appearance of the […]
We know how hard it has been to stay connected to colleagues, friends, and community during this uncertain time. Feelings of isolation, anxiety, stress, or sadness have only been made worse during the shelter-in-place months we have endured, especially for those of us who struggle with our mental health. To help us all back to […]
Community Action Marin is working to help everyone here thrive.
Providing high-quality early child care and education to the families of Marin for over 30 years, our Children and Family Services team creates a partnership with parents and children to help the entire family across generations to thrive. Children’s cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language development needs are a priority as we help to support […]
“I am so satisfied when I hear a parent thank me for listening, for validating their frustrations. Many times, I am the first person who gets the situation they are experiencing with their children.” An advocate, collaborator, and activist, Mark Solomons joined the staff of Community Action Marin in February 2019. With over 25 years […]
Community Action Marin donors come from all walks of life and get introduced to the agency in many different ways. One thing is clear in how they ultimately get involved with the agency: they get a chance to see first-hand the transformative services and programs and the life-changing impact it has on those in need […]
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 […]