Innovative Online Market Helps Feed Families During the Pandemic — Organizer Is Honored by United Airlines With a Red Cross Essential Services Hero Award

United Airlines is especially honored to sponsor 2021 Essential Service Hero Esther Lindor and her innovative work with food insecurity during this very unprecedented time, creating a safe and efficient way for people to access food throughout the pandemic. In 2019, Esther was one of Lakeview Pantry’s earliest innovators, who helped lead and manage the organization’s online […]

by American Red Cross | Partnership

The Inaugural Make It Better Foundation Bay Area Philanthropy Awards: Celebrating Leaders in Healthcare, the Environment and Social Services

“Effectiveness, leadership, excellence, scalability — but most of all it is about lives made better.” These inspirational words flashed on the screen in the impactful and emotional video montage that kicked off the  Make It Better Foundation 2021 Bay Area Philanthropy Awards. The inaugural celebration, presented by the Make It Better Foundation and Make It […]

by Richard Wright

View from the Team: Better’s Holiday 2021 Issue Is Here!

Happy Holidays! We hope that you and your family are enjoying the freedom and mounting hope which this season brings. What challenging moments we’ve endured; what energizing opportunities we see. We’re so grateful to be navigating these times as a trusted resource for you as we look to the new year with optimism. As you […]

by Better Staff

The 2021 Better Guide to Giving

The holiday season is filled with so many sources of delight — twinkling lights reflecting off the snow, the excitement and anticipation of little ones, the pleasure of coming together with family and friends for great meals and company — but nothing warms the heart quite like giving to those in need. Make It Better […]

by Better Staff

What $50 Can Do to Help: Here’s Some Marin Family, Community and Environmental Nonprofits to Give to This Holiday Season

December is giving season, and many nonprofits count on the donations they receive during the holidays to support their programs throughout the year. Even a modest donation to your favorite local charity can make a significant impact. We asked some of Marin’s dedicated nonprofits in three categories — family and kids, community and environment — […]

by Donna Berry Glass