We asked our local nonprofits how they could benefit from contributions during the holiday season, and here’s what they had to say on how donations ranging from $50 to $10,000 would enable them to help others.
Now it’s your turn. Take a look at our list to see how you can help spread hope and goodwill this season by making a contribution to one or a few of these incredible organizations. Your gift supports clinics, mental‑health care, dental services and preventative programs that make quality care accessible.
By the Bay Health
For five decades, By the Bay Health has led the way in home-based care. As the organization celebrates its golden jubilee, it calls on the community to help ensure the future of nonprofit, community-based care.
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$50
Provides one hour of at-home caregiver or respite support.
$100
A $95 donation covers a single counseling session for a community member in need, free of charge.
$250
A $150 gift gives bed-bound patients a haircut at home.
$500
Supplies low-income hospice patients with essential items, including toiletries, bedding, and clothing, to improve their quality of life.
$1,000
Donations ranging from $750 to $1,500 help low- and ultra-low-income families with burial support for a deceased loved one.
$2,500
A $1,250 donation can support placing an individual in an unsafe or unmanageable housing situation into a partner facility for one week.
California Nurse-Midwives Foundation
California Nurse-MidwivesFoundation works to expand access to midwifery care in California to improve outcomes and reduce disparities. It supports midwives and students of color leading projects and pursuing education to serve their communities. In a field that remains largely white and affected by systemic racism, the organization funds efforts that engage stakeholders, regulators and institutions to drive change. With limited funding and persistent barriers, its work spans maternal and broader reproductive health, which is vital today.
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$5,000
Supports mobile clinics offering maternal and reproductive health services to immigrants who may avoid care due to fears of deportation or being separated from their families.
$10,000
Expands mobile clinic access for immigrant communities unable to receive maternal and reproductive care due to systemic barriers and immigration-related fears.
Marin City Health and Wellness Center
Marin City Health and Wellness Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing innovative health and wellness services to all, with a focus on African American health equity programs, serving more than 38,000 people annually across clinics throughout the county.n City Health and Wellness
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$50
Supports a healthier visit by providing essential medical supplies to ensure safe, quality care for every patient.
$100
Empowers preventive care by covering health screenings and vaccinations for uninsured or low-income patients.
$250
Strengthens whole-person care by supporting integrated medical, dental and behavioral health services.
$500
Funds a full day of care for a family, including exams and follow-up support.
$1,000
Expands access to care by ensuring uninsured patients can receive multiple visits for the vital care they need.
$2,500
Invests in community wellness by supporting outreach, education and mobile services in underserved areas.
$5,000
Champions health equity by funding equipment, staff training and initiatives that improve patient outcomes.
$10,000
Transforms community health by driving new programs, facility improvements and long-term community impact.
Marin Community Clinics
Since 1972, Marin Community Clinics has provided compassionate and affordable health care to uninsured and low-income residents of Marin County. From humble beginnings with volunteer physicians and nurses in church basements, it has grown into a modern provider with expert staff, advanced technology and comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and prevention programs, serving more than 38,000 people annually across clinics throughout the county.
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$10,000
Upgrades Marin’s largest community healthcare, expanding access at Marin Community Clinics for over 38,000 residents and reducing wait times.
Mental Health Advocates of Marin
MHAM manages the ERC, a peer-run mental health drop-in center serving individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders and/or homelessness. Participants come from across Marin County, including unhoused and underserved populations and those living below the poverty line. Insurance and referrals are not required and all services are free.
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ERC offers support groups and peer support services unique among providers in the county, including one-on-one support from trained peer specialists with lived experience. Groups cover anxiety and depression, meditation, women’s and men’s groups, bipolar support, substance use disorder, art and peer education classes. Evidence-based offerings include the Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Hearing Voices and the science-based Self-Management and Recovery Training group. Some support services are also offered in Spanish.
$50
Covers the cost of basic art supplies for the Pam Scoggins Art Program.
$100
Covers the cost of additional art supplies for the Pam Scoggins Art Program, allowing more participants to take part.
$250
Supports the purchase of a wider range of art supplies for the Pam Scoggins Art Program, helping to sustain ongoing classes and activities.
$500
Provides art supplies needed for multiple sessions of the Pam Scoggins Art Program.
$1,000
Funds a season’s worth of art supplies for the Pam Scoggins Art Program.
$2,500
Provides a pay increase for volunteers, recognizing their time and dedication.
$5,000
Increases the budget for essential office and program supplies.
$10,000
Significantly increases our budget for office and program supplies, supporting growth across all areas of our work.
