On November 6, 164 guests decked out in 1920s inspired black-tie attire gathered at a private automobile collection venue in San Rafael to raise funds in support of Vivalon’s CarePool program — a volunteer-powered, free ride service for all Marin County residents 65 or older plus individuals with disabilities. Vivalon raised $420,000 during its Soirée d’Élégance, […]
With 50 million people living with Alzheimer’s worldwide, the Alzheimer’s Association is a crucial organization in the fight against this disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is the biggest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research in the country and leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and dementia by accelerating global research, promoting early detection, and maximizing quality care and […]
San Francisco’s popular Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has introduced a new philanthropic effort aimed at immediate relief needs and equitable recovery in the Bay Area. The world-renowned roots music festival recently provided one million dollars in new grants shared between theSweet Relief Musicians Fund, East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative’sEsther’s Orbit Room Cultural Revival Project and the Tenderloin Museum’s […]
Set against the lush backdrop of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC) of the Illinois Holocaust Museum broke all previous records when it raised $350,000 at its annual Soirée fundraiser. The Sept. 1 event drew 325 guests who were thrilled to be in person at the party, which had been held virtually in 2020 […]
Child Mind Institute, an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders, hosted its 2021 Virtual Fall Luncheon in the Bay Area on Wednesday, September 29. Led by Child Mind President and author of The Scaffold Effect: Raising Resilient and Secure Kids in an Age of […]
Animal aficionados and their furry friends traveled from across the Bay Area to Novato on September 25 to partake in Marin Humane’s 2021 Gala, “Together at Last.” Held on the expansive lawn at Marin Humane’s campus, the sold-out affair drew more than 350 guests all sharing a love of animals. Several brought their well-behaved canine […]
160 guests donned their finest garden attire on Friday, September 17 to dine by starlight inside the walls of the Marin Art and Garden Center in Larkspur. The event, held in the Center’s Stratford Garden, placed event-goers amongst towering heritage trees and adjacent to delicate flowers and blooming rose bushes. Now in its sixth year, […]
On Friday, September 17, 2021, key supporters of West Marin’s non-profit Halleck Creek Ranch gathered at a different Marin ‘ranch’ to support the 44-year-old organization’s mission to deliver therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-assisted activities to people with disabilities. Held at the iconic Rancho Nicasio restaurant, Halleck Creek Ranch’s Buckles & Bling was a chance […]
OLE Health, a nonprofit community health center in Napa and Solano counties operating health centers in Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga and Fairfield, secured $520,000 in donations during its June 12 fundraiser, SALUD 2021. The nonprofit provides medical and dental care services to nearly 40,000 people per year, many of whom are uninsured or underinsured. The […]
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 […]
