The mission of the Marin Community Foundation is to encourage and apply philanthropic contributions to help improve the human condition, embrace diversity, promote a humane and democratic society, and enhance the community's quality of life, now and for future generations.
Supporters say the time is right to offer children a "teachable moment" about how to have kindness and compassion for people of color.Opponents say the name Dixie evokes violence, slavery and racism...more
New buyers could purchase the land for any purpose that falls within current county policies.County officials usually find the money when a project becomes a pet project.A joint venture with the...more
If passed, this legislation could hurt all of us people newly seeking safety in the United States, current immigrants, health and human service agencies and our community as a whole.The public...more
Ralph Lewin has led the Mechanics' Institute for the past four years.Lewin helped bring in tenants to the 108-year-old, nine-story tower.The centerpiece of the institute's slender Beaux-Arts building...more
SchoolsRule-Marin was founded to help close a gap in academic opportunities available to public elementary and high school students across Marin.The goal was to help make sure that every public...more
Christ Lutheran Church has decided to sell its remaining 18 acres in Fairfax because of spiraling construction costs.Victory Village, an affordable housing project for seniors, received final...more
The Coastal Health Alliance is hoping to move its dental practice from a van to a brick-and-mortar office.After three years in operation, the van has proven to hamstring services with its cramped...more
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $250,000 grant to be used for predevelopment purposes at 8161 Redwood Blvd.The money will come from the county's housing trust fund, resulting in a...more
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.