30 Ways To Donate on Giving Tuesday in Chicago

Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t the only ways to kick off the giving season. Giving Tuesday, “a global giving movement,” is celebrated every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This year, get involved on Nov. 30 by donating to one of these 30 incredible causes around Chicago.  Arts and Education Bernie’s Book Bank Bernie’s […]

Vivalon Raises Funds For CarePool at 20s-Era Themed Soirée d’Élégance

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, […]

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 […]

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 — […]

Better Makers: The Alzheimer's Association Raises over $1 Million for Research and Care

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 Anselmo Nonprofit Side by Side Names Dr. Christine Isana Garcia CEO

Side by Side, the San Anselmo-based nonprofit that serves vulnerable youth in four Bay Area counties, has announced the appointment of Dr. Christine Isana Garcia as CEO. She succeeds Mary Denton, who recently retired after over 20 years of service. Her appointment is the result of a six-month national search led by a board-appointed search […]

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Donates One Million Dollars In Aid For Musicians and Music Projects in the Bay Area

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 […]