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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Gives Back to the Bands, Donating a Million Dollars in Aid for Musicians and Music Projects in the Bay Area

The beloved roots music festival gives to the to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Esther’s Orbit Room Cultural Revival Project and The Tenderloin Museum.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
by Donna Berry Glass
November 4, 2021
child mind institute

NFL Star Ronnie Lott and Psychiatrist Dr. Harold Koplewicz Team Up to Help the Child Mind Institute Support Youth Mental Health

The two shared ideas on how to raise resilient and secure kids in an age of anxiety.

by Donna Berry Glass
October 28, 2021
Side by side gala

Side by Side Reach for the Stars Gala Celebrates the Golden Era of Hollywood to Raise Funds to Support Youth Mental Health

The event raised nearly $240,000 to support our mental health services for Bay Area kids.

by Donna Berry Glass
October 9, 2021
hallek creek ranch

Halleck Creek Ranch’s 2021 Buckles and Bling Event Highlights How Horses Can Help People With Disabilities Thrive

Held at the iconic Rancho Nicasio restaurant, the event raised funds to support their valuable work.

by Donna Berry Glass
October 6, 2021

OLE Health Foundation Rounds Up Support for Vulnerable and Uninsured Wine Country Workers

$520,000 Raised During SALUD, Surpassing Donation Totals From Previous Years

ole health
by Donna Berry Glass
September 11, 2021
ritter center

Ritter Center Raises More Than $143,000 to End Homelessness

Nonprofit challenges the community to spend one night sleeping on anything other than a bed to experience homeless feeling.

by Donna Berry Glass
September 9, 2021
exploratorium

The Exploratorium’s Virtual Party at the Piers Event Rallies Support to Offset the Pandemic's Impact

The science museum raised funds to help offset high cost of year-plus closure.

by Donna Berry Glass
September 8, 2021
Jameson Humane

Jameson Humane’s Celebrity-Studded Wineapawlooza Raises More Than $1.4 Million for Animal Rescue and Wildfire Protection

Famed wine event attracts notable chefs, athletes, Olympians and wine industry influencers.

by Donna Berry Glass
July 28, 2021
Bloom Marin

Bloom Marin’s Fundraiser Benefits Those Seeking Self-Reliance

$80,000 in donations helps set up job-seekers with clothing and life skills training.

by Donna Berry Glass
July 28, 2021

Headlands Center for the Arts' Auction Exceeds Fundraising Goal to Support Local Artists

More than $125,000 was given directly to participating artists in visual and performing arts.

headlands center for the arts
by Donna Berry Glass
July 28, 2021
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We went to the ribbon cutting for the North Bay Ch We went to the ribbon cutting for the North Bay Children Center’s new multimillion dollar campus in Novato and got a glimpse into everything it has to offer. 

Serving infants to preschoolers, this 20,000 square foot campus comes equipped with many classrooms and a large outdoor space with plenty of unique enrichment areas. 

Fun facts💡

🌱 Most of the outdoor structures were made with reclaimed materials

📝 There’s an on-site Learning Lab for child development professionals 

🪏 The curriculum features an outdoor classroom and a demonstration kitchen 

Stay tuned for more to come at marinmagazine.com

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Your English teacher and your gym teacher are gett Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married. And their kid just got into AP Calc. 

Marin’s Private School Guide has all the schools where well-rounded futures are made. Let your kids play ball and know Aristotle 🏀📚 

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What makes Orangetheory Greenbrae the Best of the What makes Orangetheory Greenbrae the Best of the County? 🧡

Discover what makes Orangetheory the world's best 1-hour workout. 

Orangetheory Fitness is a full-body group workout that blends strength, cardio and coaching to help you burn fat and build muscle - fast. Most members see and feel results in just a few weeks. 

Try it risk-free for 30 days, or your money back. Reference this video and get 2 free OTF Greenbrae classes (must be a local Marin resident and not a current OTF member/packholder to qualify). Call or text us at 415-481-0876 to claim your 2 free classes.

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According to Kathryn Soter of Good Future Design A According to Kathryn Soter of Good Future Design Alliance (@thegfda), summer is the peak season for homeowners to purge or remodel, creating a high demand for donations, salvage and sourcing reclaimed materials. 

Here is her list of salvage hubs in the Bay Area that support circular building and design. 

Building Resources, @building_resources
📍San Francisco
A nonprofit reuse center offering salvaged lumber, tile, sinks, windows and more for DIY projects.

The Reuse People, @thereusepeopleofamerica 
📍Oakland
Accepts donations and salvages deconstruction materials; also offers consulting and tax-deductible receipts.

Harvest EcoSalvage, @harvestecosalvage 
📍Marin
Eco-Salvage company focused on landfill diversion through full-service reuse operations.

Remoov, @remoovit
📍San Francisco
Clears out unwanted items and redistributes usable materials to donation centers, consignment or recycling.

Make It Home, @makeithomebayarea
📍Marin
Turns gently used furniture into complete home setups for individuals and families transitioning out of crisis.

Next Highest Good, @nexthighestgood 
📍San Francisco
Professional organizers specializing in zero waste through partnerships with dozens of donation, upcycling and recycling organizations to make sure nearly all the items you no longer need go to their next highest good.

📷 Building Resources, San Francisco

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Over 70 years of compassion, support, and connecti Over 70 years of compassion, support, and connection 💕

Lifehouse has stood beside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for generations, helping the most vulnerable in our community have the opportunity to live fuller, more independent lives.

We're happy to shine a light on all the important work that you do!

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Next up on our Best of the County Businesses Spotl Next up on our Best of the County Businesses Spotlights: Dynamic Energy Crystals 💎 ✨

"Thank you again to everyone who voted for us in the Best of the County! We’re so honored to be included and deeply grateful for our amazing clients and community. Come by and visit us at our beautiful gallery in Sausalito, we’d love to see you!" – Luz Elena Castro

🎥 Kyndal Stevens

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Founded in 2020 by Tam High grads, Kirsi Harris an Founded in 2020 by Tam High grads, Kirsi Harris and Kate Rosegard (now a rising third-year college student), KK Swaps has repurposed and donated over 100,000 articles of clothing and have partnered with organizations, including @athleta, @marinfostercare, Mill Valley Community Center (@millvalleyrecreation), @trashie and @bluejeansgogreen. Harris and Rosegar accept used clothing donations and personally sort, advertise, merchandise and sell. This dynamic duo is not only committed to being part of the solution by promoting conscious consumption and empowering the next generation to make sustainable choices, they also aim to empower young women to start their own businesses. The next sale is scheduled for September — find them on Instagram for the deets @kkswaps. 

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