ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Free Tax Return Preparation
Starting February 6, Community Action Marin is offering FREE tax return preparation for qualified Marin County residents through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. If your household earns $69,000 or less and you have a Social Security or ITIN number, our trained volunteers can prepare your California & federal taxes at no cost.
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CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
Healthy and Happy Smiles
Thank you to Marin City Health and Wellness Center for spending time with the children and families at our Manzanita Children’s Center. Through a fun, interactive dental health fair, kids learned the importance of brushing, flossing, and caring for their smiles. Each child went home with a dental kit, ready to build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
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FOOD AND CLIMATE JUSTICE
New Year, New Growth
The gardens at our Old Gallinas Children’s Center in San Rafael are all prepped for spring, including a strawberry patch with over 100 plants ready to thrive. Volunteers at our Production Farm have helped plant over 100 lettuce starts and expand our garden beds. We’re counting down the days until everything comes into bloom!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Step Up Marin! is May 29, 2026
Join us for Community Action Marin’s 5th annual signature event, Step Up Marin! on Friday, May 29, 2026. Mark your calendars!
This milestone evening will honor six decades of leadership, service, and community-driven change in Marin County. Stay tuned! Our keynote speaker, an inspiring New York Times bestselling author and local Marin advocate will be announced soon!
Since 1966, our shared vision of dignity and equity for all has guided our work to meet the evolving needs of the community. Together, we will celebrate the remarkable achievements and courage of those we serve and will bring together a connected community.
Join us! Take action as part of our dedicated anti-poverty movement building efforts and help to expand access and opportunities for everyone.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Heart of Marin Nominee: Jeff Babcock
Community Action Marin is proud to celebrate board member Jeff Babcock’s (pictured, right) nomination for the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership’s Heart of Marin Award for Excellence in Board Leadership. As our board chair from 2023-2025, Jeff’s dedication, vision, and heart strengthened our board and deepened our commitment to building a more equitable Marin for all. With gratitude, we thank Jeff for his dedicated service, and CVNL for recognizing leadership that truly makes a difference
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Welcome to the Board, Amy Whitelaw!
Please join us in welcoming our newest board member, Amy Whitelaw!
Amy brings nearly 30 years of experience driving growth and providing fiduciary oversight as a senior executive and portfolio manager at BlackRock. A respected leader in the investment management industry, she also offers valuable board experience, having previously served as President of the Board of FamilyWorks, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate life’s challenges.
“After retiring, I committed myself to community service and volunteering,” Amy shares. “I was drawn to Community Action Marin and its Economic Justice Financial Coaching program. I’m excited now to deepen my connection with CAM and my leadership role here.”
We are thrilled to welcome Amy to our board and grateful for the expertise and passion she brings to our mission of building a more equitable Marin for all.
Get to know Our Board at camarin.org/meet-the-teams
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Thank You for Standing with Us
Every success you’ve read about this month is made possible through your belief in our mission. Whether you volunteer, partner, donate, or spread the word—you are part of an anti-poverty movement building equity, opportunity, and thriving futures in Marin.