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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 […]
You or someone you know may be eligible for help with paying their home energy bill. Community Action Marin is the local administrator of the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Our Energy Program also acts as a conduit to other energy assistance and residential conservation programs. Reaching over 800 households each year, the […]
In support of the Black Lives Matter movement and its call for civic engagement, especially during a Presidential election year, Community Action Marin invites a community response to racism that helps get out the vote and increases Marin’s count among hard-to-count populations in the census. Community Action Marin, the county’s official anti-poverty agency, stands for […]
From crossroads to her vocation. Living in Atlanta, Kenisha Arlove was at a personal crossroads. Recently divorced, she was essentially starting over, and she wanted a better life for her children. She had no job at the time, except driving occasionally for Uber and Lyft to make ends meet. A friend told her about a […]
