Tag Archives: giving

Evolving from ‘Checkbook Philanthropy’ to Community Collaboration Evolving from ‘Checkbook Philanthropy’ to Community Collaboration

When Susan Hirsch started Hirsch Philanthropy Partners in San Francisco in 1999, the field of philanthropic advising was nascent.  As […more…]

Time to Switch ‘Our Investment Thesis’? Time to Switch ‘Our Investment Thesis’?

Michael Tubbs was just 26 when he was elected mayor of Stockton in 2016. Raised by a low-income, single mother, […more…]

San Francisco Foundation Doing Good by Doing Well San Francisco Foundation 

For the last 75 years, the San Francisco Foundation (SFF) has laid the foundation for countless community initiatives in the […more…]

SVCF: Leadership and Expertise are Driving Massive Donations to Local Nonprofits Silicon Valley Community Foundation

It all starts with trust. In the spring of 2022, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) – the largest community […more…]

Wilma Melville: Dogged Determination  Wilma Melville: Dogged Determination 

Wilma Melville is the most inspirational person I’ve ever met. She has done more during her retirement than most people […more…]

Together We Can Change Lives Community Action Marin

The work we’re doing to advance racial and economic justice across the county is about inspiring hope and transforming lives. […more…]

Welcome to Jonathan’s Place Homeward Bound of Marin

Music, cheers, and applause energized guests and staff as Homeward Bound of Marin celebrated the Grand Opening at Jonathan’s Place, […more…]

Community Action Marin’s Mission Community Action Marin

We make it possible for people in Marin to achieve well-being by providing the education, mental health, and vital services […more…]

Making our Essential Workforce Visible  Community Action Marin

At Community Action Marin we are focused on supporting family well-being through necessary direct services, childcare services and supports, and […more…]

Paving the Path for Brighter Futures  Community Action Marin

Running the county’s largest nonprofit social services agency keeps the Community Action Marin team of over 200 staff busy. A […more…]

Supporting our Marin Community Community Action Marin

Everyone in Marin deserves the opportunity to have a roof over their head, nutritious food, and greater well-being. During 2021, in the face of unprecedented need and inequity and […more…]

WIN: White House Announces Phase Out of Single-Use Plastics in U.S. National Parks Plastic Pollution Coalition

The White House announced today that the Department of the Interior will reduce and eventually phase out the sale of […more…]

Welcome to At The Crossroads, Artavia! At the Crossroads

We are very excited to welcome Artavia Berry aboard as At The Crossroads’ new Executive Director. Artavia joins ATC with […more…]

Designed to Fail: New YLC Report Reveals Abusive, Inhumane Treatment of Black Children with Disabilities in TN Youth Law Center

YLC’s new investigative report, Designed to Fail,  in partnership with Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) exposes the inhumane and abusive treatment […more…]

Help Make an Equitable Recovery for Marin Possible Community Action Marin

We’re close to meeting the fundraising goal for our Equitable Recovery Action Plan but need help to get to the finish line. […more…]

Help Create a Stronger Marin  Community Action Marin

We’ve been thinking a lot about what an equitable recovery means for individuals and families across Marin. For some people, […more…]

#MatchedinMay is Here! East Bay Children’s Law Offices

May is National Foster Care Month, and during May, your donations up to $40,000 will be doubled. It’s the largest […more…]

YLC Transforms Foster Care Nationally through the Quality Parenting Initiative Youth Law Center

YLC launched the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) over a decade ago as a national movement committed to ensuring that all […more…]

Destiny Arts Center Presents: Letters to the Present Destiny Arts Center

If you had the chance to speak to the world at this moment, what would you say? To what or […more…]

You’re invited to Step Up Marin 5/20/22! Community Action Marin

We invite you to join Community Action Marin, along with other community leaders and advocates for equity, to a special evening. […more…]