On the night of July 31, individuals, families and community teams around Marin camped out on their living room floors, sofas, decks, porches, driveways and backyards—anyplace but in a warm, cozy bed—with the intention of experiencing what it feels like to be homeless. They were taking part in Under the Stars Sleepout to End Homelessness […]

As a professional mentor with Friends of the Children, Phalon Carpenter works with second and third graders facing high levels of adversity. She is committed to mentoring this group of students from kindergarten through high school. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Phalon has broken boundaries to make sure her mentees don’t fall behind as school has gone virtual. She trained students’ caregivers and […]

Cathy Rath wears many hats: She’s a professor, a social justice advocate and organizer, a writing coach and tutor, and now, a novelist. There’s one thing that unites her passions, however, an unwavering commitment to social good. Rath is from New York, but was drawn to the West Coast’s activist environment in the 1970s. She […]

Since the late 60s, the Exploratorium has been a popular haunt for families with its original interactive science and art exhibits that both entertain and educate. The museum was hit hard during the pandemic with a 15-month closure; it finally re-opened its doors July 1. Two months prior, the museum held its annual fundraiser, Party […]