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.
Mary Jane Burke, 66, has served as Marin County superintendent for 24 years.Matt Nagle, 52, is principal of West Marin and Inverness schools in the Shoreline Unified School District.The county...more
The 10-week Marin City-based, hands-on construction trades "boot camp" program has provided skills to dozens of people over the past five years.The Marin City Construction Trades Program aims to help...more
Outdoor Classroom Project has served 630 child-care centers throughout the state.Step Into Balance is getting the word out about a pro bono project for qualifying nonprofits.Marin Toastmasters 890...more
Ag worker housing floated as use for Coast Guard complex.County-appointed working group has been discussing visions for the property since last fall.Of Marin's estimated 500 farm workers, 172...more
After a decade of operation, Marin's rotating emergency shelter team program known as REST will end April 30.Housing advocates are hoping funding supporters of the program will provide the same...more
More than 350 people gathered at Embassy Suites Hotel in San Rafael Monday to discuss ways of addressing local racial inequities.A report released in November found Marin to be the most racially...more
Marin youths inspired by strong minority characters in 'Black Panther' Marin youths inspire by strong Minority characters in "Black Panther" Youths pose in front of a " black Panther" poster at the...more
The Bolinas land trust is preparing a proposal for the Marin Community Foundation, which could potentially provide a matching grant for such a project. Thomas Peters, president of the community...more
The Marin Community Foundation is providing $195,000 for the Marin Audubon Society to address habitat degradation.The project area is the 20-acre Tiscornia Marsh and a nearby levee near the San...more
Former San Anselmo mayor Peter Breen once worked as Marin County's welfare director.He says the county should partner with the Sutter Health to develop a "village" for the homeless.Breen: "Sufficient...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.