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4 Ways Our Community Coming Together During COVID-19

PlayMarin delivers meals, the Kate Courtney climb for COVID relief, the JDRF Hope Gala, and the Last Bottle Wines Auction.

Play Marin
by Sabrina Tuton-Filson
July 24, 2020
Karen Horton

Dr. Karen Horton Supports Sparkle Foundation With Her Own Sparkle

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon gives back to women helping women through Sparkle Foundation Inc.  

by Dr. Karen M. Horton | Sponsored Content
July 14, 2020
Giving Back

How to Develop a Charitable Giving Plan in Uncertain Times

From the ongoing pandemic to the anti-racist protests, organizations and individuals are desperately needing philanthropic support.

by The Riveter
July 8, 2020

SchoolsRule Marin

Impact every public school student in Marin with a single contribution. Help is needed now more than ever.

by Sponsored
June 19, 2020

The Front Steps Project in Marin County

Local stories from the project that has collectively raised over $1,250,000 for local organizations and nonprofits throughout the country.

by Kasia Pawlowska
June 11, 2020

The Elks Kitchen Cares Project Is Cooking Up 150 To-Go Lunches Daily For The St. Vincent De Paul Dining Room In San Rafael

Providing nutritious and delicious meals to those most in need.

by Sponsored Content
June 1, 2020

Groceries Delivered to At-Risk Families in Marin City: Here’s How You Can Help

Bayside MLK Academy’s principal is on a mission to provide groceries to Marin City families.

by Dana Linker Steele
May 15, 2020

Be A Hero and Help Raise Critical Funds for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research 

#ShowMeYourSuperhero: PNOC Foundation asks individuals to take part in the campaign posting a photo on social media of someone dressed up as a superhero.

by sponsored
April 30, 2020

Despite Event Cancellation, Auction Napa Valley Will Continue to Donate to Local Nonprofits

Napa Valley Vintners aren’t planning on letting this year’s cancelation halt their ongoing efforts.

by Marin Staff
April 24, 2020

Sammy Hagar Rocks with Heart

Longtime Marinite and the lead singer of Van Halen used his restaurant success to fuel his philanthropic pursuits.

Sammy Hagar
by Susan Noyes
November 19, 2019
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And that’s a wrap on the Best of the County! W And that’s a wrap on the Best of the County! 

What an unforgettable night! We couldn’t have done it without the brilliant Stacey Dillon of @38north_marin who transformed the Cascade Room at the Mill Valley Community Center into a festival 🎊

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors 🙌
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The food and drinks were nothing short of AMAZING.

🎶 The night came alive thanks to @djairsun and Marin’s own @alicia.furst, who kept us dancing nonstop 💃🕺

We’re especially proud to have partnered with @habitatforhumanity as our nonprofit this year — your work is truly inspiring 💙

Marin is such a remarkable community, and it’s always an honor for us to bring people together to celebrate the businesses and individuals who make it shine.

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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 🏀📚 

Details in bio 🔗

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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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