When you’re in need of assistance, it can seem like an uphill battle to get the support your situation requires. Fortunately, there are many organizations in Marin dedicated to helping. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Marin Community Clinics (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Community Services picks see below.
Our 2024 Philanthropy category sponsor is Skin Suite Marin. View the rest of the Philanthropy category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Central and Northern Marin.
Central | Northern
Central Marin
Marin Community Clinics
Larkspur, Greenbrae, San Rafael, Novato
Marin Community Clinics has been providing healthcare to those without insurance or other means of affording large bills since 1972. Amongst their volunteers are highly trained physicians and nurses who are here to help with whatever you’re dealing with.
Multiple locations, 415.448.1500
Little Wishes
San Anselmo
Hospitalized children face truly difficult battles, and all of them could do with a fun distraction from illness. Little Wishes has granted over 22,000 wishes to date in their quest to make sure that hospitalized children always have something to look forward to, and know that week after week their days will be brightened by the caring staff of Little Wishes.
PO BOX 2208, San Anselmo, 415.459.9474
Center for Domestic Peace
San Rafael
It’s a sad truth that domestic violence continues to affect so many people, and the Center for Domestic Peace is here to provide support. They provide a range of services regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation, and have a number of educational materials so that people who are being abused can find out how to acquire the help they need.
734 A St, San Rafael, 415.924.6616
Community Action Marin
San Rafael
Community Action Marin breaks down the barriers that keep underprivileged groups from achieving their full potential. Their core belief is equity, displayed in a code of ethics that addresses the racial and economic struggles that so many in Marin face. With the rising costs of living, the work Community Action Marin is doing has never been more important.
555 Northgate Dr, Ste. 201, San Rafael, 415.526.7500
Ritter Center
San Rafael
The cycle of poverty and homelessness is a hard one to break, but that’s not stopped Ritter Center from helping as many people as they can get back on their feet. Whether that’s keeping a roof over their head or putting food on their table, Ritter Center is determined to see those needs met.
16 Ritter St, San Rafael, 415.457.8182
St. Vincent de Paul Society
San Rafael
St. Vincent de Paul provides compassionate, individualized assistance to help our most vulnerable neighbors obtain nutritious food, affordable housing, meaningful employment, and a voice in our community. Their crisis assistance programs have grown to support over 8,000 people annually, including housing Marin’s chronically homeless and those who are precariously housed.
820 B Street, San Rafael, 415.454.3303
Northern Marin
North Marin Community Services
Novato
With a motto of “Wellbeing For All” it’s easy to see why so many have come to trust and rely on North Marin Community Services. Their goal is to correct the various inequalities in Marin, providing food pantries, childcare programs, and health assistance. Additionally, they teach crucial life skills like financial literacy.
680 Wilson Ave, Novato, 415.892.1643
Best of the County Philanthropy Sponsor
Skin Suite Marin
Skin Suite Marin is the premier natural beauty and wellness destination in Southern Marin. Thena Holmen, RN has specialized in Aesthetic Nursing for over three decade and is known in the county for her emphasis on natural-looking beauty.
Skin Suite Marin offers the most advanced technology being the leading provider of the Fotona4D® non-invasive laser. Combined with the Hydrafacial, PRX Peel, fillers and Botox, Thena can help you achieve the best version of you with little discomfort and no down time.
What cause(s) have touched you?
When my eyes were opened to the reality of human trafficking, I felt an obligation to spread awareness and become involved to help every child to have hope and a future. I support an organization called Operation Rescue that fights against human exploitation and sex trafficking.
Why is philanthropy/humanitarianism important to you?
I believe beauty is more than skin deep.
Skin Suite Marin | Mill Valley | 415.881.6001 | skinsuitemarin.com
