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. From caregiver relief to fall‑prevention and friendly visits, see how your donations can keep older adults healthy, independent, and connected.
Sausalito Village
Sausalito Village is a 501(c)(3) community and volunteer-based organization providing services that help older residents remain in their homes. Transportation, tech assistance, healthcare advocacy, companion visits, and social programs support Villagers and help prevent isolation as they age.
Photo by Pat Smidores
$50
Provides a round-trip volunteer ride to medical appointments or errands, helping older adults stay independent.
$100
Funds a month of wellness calls to isolated seniors for social connection and support.
$250
Supports a year of free exercise classes that boost balance, flexibility, and wellness.
$500
Covers a month of volunteer coordination to connect helpers with seniors in need.
$1,000
Funds a year of Souper Monday Club lunches, offering warm meals and community for older adults.
$2,500
Supports a month of signature programs—transportation, social events, wellness calls, and workshops—to help seniors age safely at home.
$5,000
Expands outreach to identify and assist isolated seniors with home visits and personalized care.
$10,000
Funds a full season of programs, from rides to social events and emergency preparedness, strengthening support for Sausalito’s seniors.
St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin works to end hunger, poverty, and homelessness in the county.
Photo courtesy of Mariana W.
$50
Provides hot meals at the free dining hall in downtown San Rafael.
$100
Provides hot meals and immediate assistance for a senior on a fixed income.
$250
Helps cover the cost of a lifesaving prescription for a senior.
$500
Provides temporary shelter for a homeless senior.
$1,000
Offers emergency rental assistance to prevent a senior from becoming homeless.
$2,500
Covers a rental deposit to move a homeless senior into permanent housing.
$5,000
Provides services for two seniors to move from homelessness into safe, affordable housing.
$10,000
Provides services for three seniors to move from homelessness into safe, affordable housing.
The Redwoods
The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors, sits on 10 acres in scenic Mill Valley, California and provides a full continuum of care for seniors from across the Bay Area. Its mission is to sustain a creative, affordable community that supports the health, well-being and security of a diverse senior population.
Photo by Christian Mills
$50
Provides art supplies for one art class.
$100
Funds one Balance class for a group of seniors.
$250
Supports one musical program for a group of seniors.
$500
Provides a wheelchair for a senior in need.
$1,000
Covers an outing to a concert or museum for a group of eight seniors.
$2,500
Purchases a new hearing aid for a senior facing financial hardship.
$5,000
Maintains the Succulent Garden for one year.
$10,000
Covers one month’s rent for a low-income senior in memory care.
